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Dipole Asymmetry

I am considering purchase of a pair of Martin Logan Summit X speakers. In my room, I am somewhat constrained for speaker placement. I could place the speakers about 3-4 feet off the front wall. My main concern is my audio rack would be placed directly behind the left speaker, while there would be nothing placed behind the right speaker. How detrimental would this asymmetry be on sound quality?
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onhwy61
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Tell us more about your room and your amplification.  It doesn't sound like you have the option of placing the Summits optimally, but more info will help.
erik_squires
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@cleeds Sorry my friend, i may be a little brain fogged right now.

If the speakers are less than 8' or so from the rear walls, the reflections would occur before 15 mSeconds.  The idea is to reduce as much as possible all reflections within the first 15 mseconds. Panels behind the speakers will do this, to some extent. It won't be perfect, but reduced.

If I'm still being unclear I'm sorry.
imgoodwithtools OP
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And why, I think, I will shy away from the dipoles. My B&W speakers attempt to dampen rearward energy. And they do sound great in my room and setup.
imgoodwithtools OP
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My room and curent setup are as follows:
13' x 38' x 8.5'H. Rear half of the room is a pool table area. Front half is the stereo
side. Speakers are placed about 3' from the front wall to the rear of the speakers. Speakers are 7.5' apart. 9 ft speakers to listening chair. Audio stand directly behind the left channel speaker. 60 in flat screen TV on the front wall. Amps are Ayre MX-R Twenties.
erik_squires
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@imgoodwithtools Nice setup!
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