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Help on soundstaging

Hello, I have acquired a a pair of Epos ELS-3 and have them on 24 inch stands filled with sand. I have them about a foot from the wall and they are six feet apart. I'm trying to lock them in and create a stage. The room is small(apartment) so placement is probably critical. I know these spkrs can sound better than they do at the moment. Any help is appreciated. Enjoy the music. (BTW I have them firing straight out.)
south43
south43 OP
386 posts
 
Update: I towed the Epos in some and it helped alot but---. I think I may have them too far apart. I'm looking for a little more depth but patience and my better half as extra ears I'll get this stage swinging :)
bgrazman
226 posts
 
I'd still go long wall, put drapes or cellular shades on the window (and a similar absorber on the opposite side and you're symmetric again!

When you toe in the speakers, a rule of them that I use for smaller rooms (nearfield type situations) is to start by pointing them so that they cross a little bit in front of the listening position. This gives pretty good focus & a broader sweetspot (more foregiving).

good luck
south43 OP
386 posts
 
Thanks Bgrazman, I'll give that toe in advice a try. I wish I could go with the long wall but alas the cable outlet is on the short wall and that's where all the av gear will be.
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
I was able to improve on depth by moving the speakers farther out into the room. Try about 3' minimum from the back wall.

Best of luck,

Dan
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