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speaker and seating position for magnepans

14x14 room and will get sound treatments later but now it is bare walls. stereo setup with magnepan 1.7's. i have read different things in various threads. most recent theory i've read is speakers close to side walls and at least 3 feet from front wall. seating spot 1/3 from back wall. what are your suggestions? thanks for your replies.any additional advice on sound absorption for my setup is appreciated.
widespreadpanic
rodman99999
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@wipespreadpanic- Experimentation, in this arena, is always the best(or- necessary) course, given how listening tastes vary so widely. Have fun!
widespreadpanic OP
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Thanks to all for your advice. I have another question though. I have a memory foam mattress topper stuffed under a bed. Does this have any good absorption or dispersion effects?
rodman99999
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Hanging anything soft(blankets, curtains, etc)in your room, is bound to affect something, soundwise. Various thicknesses, shapes and densities of foam, are chosen to target certain frequency ranges. ie: I chose the 2’ X 4’, 4" pyramid foam, to diffuse the very narrow back wave of my Maggies, and minimize any reflections. I wouldn’t expect a thin, flat mattress to have much overall effect, BUT- you have nothing to lose by experimenting with it.
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