Speaker placement question-


When I read a a review of whatever speaker, the reviewer may comment how far the speakers were placed from the back and side walls. I have always wondered how is this measured. If its a box speaker, as most are, and if the speakers are said to be 36" from the back wall, is that 36" measured from the speaker's back panel, the front panel where the drivers are mounted, or from a point at the center of the speaker cabinet? Same question applies to distance to the side wall. Thanks!
128x128zavato
From the center of the driver in some cases; this is the way the Cardas site does it. From the edge of the speaker in others. In other words, there is no way to tell unless the reviewer states which he is using.
It doesn't matter where the measurements are taken from. Where your speakers will sound best is totally room and system dependant.
If you have a question about a particular speaker from a particular review why not e-mail the reviewer and ask him how the measurements were taken?

Frank