Advice on using a laser for speaker positioning


Question for you that use lasers for measurement.

Did the laser help considerably? I use a string now and feel it's pretty close, but read and article/post where the laser uncovered some discrepancies in setup.

Just wondering if the investment is justified-

Thanks for your help,

Gary
uncledemp
I find a laser easier to use than a tape measure. It really helps with toe in and you can shoot to a target in the listening room. I also use it adjust the vertical angle of the tweeters. It also makes finding the first reflection points easy by shooting it into a mirror on the side walls.
Thanks everybody, sounds like opinions are mixed and the laser may be more useful for rake, angles, etc than for measuring distance.

The redhead will probably have me doing something around the house that will give me an excuse to pick one up and try it. Wish I'd had one during a recent picture hanging frenzy!

Thanks again for your input and advice!
"10-13-15: Uncledemp
Thanks everybody, sounds like opinions are mixed and the laser may be more useful for rake, angles, etc than for measuring distance."

Not so much mixed. Its just a matter of necessity. Your speakers are going to end up in the same place (hopefully), whether your ruler is digital or analog.
Lasers make it easy to set up rake angles and toe in. I use a tape measure for distances. Best of luck