How tall do you like your images?


Just wondering, when you listen, do you like your stereo image to be at ear level, above, below, or do you like planars thanks to having a steady image no matter if you are standing or sitting?

erik_squires

That's an interesting question. My best friend doesn't hear my system very often, but the last time that he did, he complained that the images were too high because they were at a lifelike height. I believe the reason is that he is accustomed to hearing miniaturized images on smaller systems.

I prefer the center image height to be at tweeter level which is slightly above my ear level when seated. In terms of width, my room layout isn’t ideal but I have the width to appear contained within the boundaries of the room versus going ’beyond the room’.

 

Basically, the imaging and height I prefer to be believable within my particular room.

Kind of an aside, the top of your PC monitor should be at eye level, so your body's natural ergonomics, to look down, is satisfied.

Never gave it much thought. The image seems just right, like I’m a few seats away from the stage at a jazz club. Musicians seem life-sized with good stage width.

I prefer my vocals to be at about 6-7ft in height such that they are standing at a lifelike height or on a small stage similar to noromance’s post just previous to mine. That was my biggest gripe when I owned Wilson Yvette -- while the speakers sounded great (albeit too beefy for my room), the tweeters pointed down slightly to simulate a point source with a mids, and it made it sound like vocalists were sitting. No thank you!

I should also mention that my listening chair has a reclining function, which I like to use slightly so that hearing a taller soundstage feels more comfortable and natural.