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Harbeth SHL5 placement

My main listening room is 24' x 14' x 10' (length, height, width). I had my previous speakers along the long wall about 30" away from the back, and a loooong way from side walls. There is an open kitchen area behind the listening position which effectively makes the room wider than 14'.

I've just purchased a pair of SHL5's. Is it generally recommended that the SHL5 be placed along the long wall, rather than along the short wall i.e., "shooting down" the length of the room?

Also, is there somewhere one can obtain a copy of the owner's manual for this speaker (PDF is fine).

Thank you!

Michael
mikewdc
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philjolet
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fwiw you mean (length, width, height) I am sure...
mikewdc OP
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Oops, you are correct. I'll try to fix it.
ryder
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I would suggest that you place the SHL5s on the short wall. 14' width is more than sufficient to fit the SHL5s.

The owner's manual is just one to two sheets of general notes on speaker placement and the usual stuff. There is nothing to worry about if you don't have one.
chashas1
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Yes, skip the manual, if you'd call it that...you can download it off the Harbeth site.
I would try both walls, but my instinct is the smaller wall will be best. I think the Harbeths benefit from sidewall reinforcement.
mikewdc OP
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Thanks for your responses. If I were to place the speakers on the short wall, what do you think is a reasonable maximum distance for the listening position?
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