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Surround speakers slightly in front OK?

Merry Christmas! The family is still asleep, so I thought I would post a question while I'm waiting. I posted previously about my new home theater system and the responses were very helpful.

Because of my room setup, the easiest place for my surround speakers is to the side and just in front of my seating position. I know they are supposed to be directly to the side or just behind, but that poses considerable mounting problems. Does it make that much difference? Thanks.

Lew
scuby
chadnliz
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Is it a mono-pole or bi/di-pole? If its the latter it will be great, even if its the former it will be fine but my dad has Di-poles slightly in front and as they are out of phase they are very hard to place in room.,,come to think of it just try them out of phase and see what you think.
Either way you will be just fine, Merry Christmas
scuby OP
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Iplaynaked, I haven't considered ceiling mounts, but I can mount them on the back/side wall corner next to the ceiling. I have the Infinity stands that require no mounting, but a door makes me place them slightly in front. The wall mount is my next option.
iplaynaked
193 posts
 
btw, where in the room is your seating position located?
scuby OP
10 posts
 
Centered about 2 feet from the back wall. Farther in cuts off access to the room from one of the doors.
iplaynaked
193 posts
 
what processor do you use? What exact speakers are you using? My initial thoughts tell me you have space over your door entry way, no?
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