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Question about speaker angle

I've always been under the impression that your front main speakers should be angled so that the "face" of the speaker is basically perpendicular with the listener's face when viewing the speakers from the sweet spot. I do however see others placing the speakers parallel or inline with the surface of the wall behind the speakers. I'm wondering, how much loss to the sonic sound stage this creates.

waxensens
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yoyoyaya
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If toe in is required, it pays to take the time to ensure that the toe on both speakers is identical.

jonwolfpell
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There are a few good cell phones to measure speaker angle toe in.  Just do a search to find them. Simple to use & accurate. 
 

Fstein, I curious what angle & distance from the floor did you find was most effective in driving your neighbor insane? Was that specific circumstance covered in the JBL manual???? Hilarious!

jonwolfpell
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I meant say cell phone apps. Sorry 

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curiousjim
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@jjss49 

HB is so no nonsense he’s a pleasure to watch.

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curiousjim
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@waxensens 

I have two systems currently. The one with Acoustat panel speakers are aimed just to the right/left of my listening position. The KEF’s are barely toed in, maybe 1°-2°’s.  So no two speakers are going to be the same. I’ve had the KEF speakers about 6 months now and I’m still experimenting with them.

All the best.

JD

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