Headphones.
Confused with size of speaker to get when placed along long wall in large room
I have a large open living space approximately 22’ deep x 50’ long x 13’ high. A combined space arranged from left to right with the living room, dining room, and kitchen. I am confused as to what size speakers I should be looking at. The listening area in the living room, is about a third of the entire space, approx. 22’ deep x 16’ long x 13’ high, open on the right to the dining area and kitchen.
My question is, is my listening room considered 22’ x 16’ x 13’, or is it 22’ x 50’ x 13’?
I currently have Klipsch Cornwall speakers setup in a 3’ x 12’ alcove in the living area, along the long 50’ wall. While happy with the Cornwalls, I want to try new non-horn speakers. The Cornwalls are about 10’ apart, and 10’ from the listening position. I don’t often listen at loud volumes. Mostly low 70’s dB.
The sidewall on the left is mostly glass, but damped by thick drapes. The sidewall on the right I guess would be practically non-existent, being so open.
My gut tells me that speakers like the Perlisten s7t, ProAc K8, Magico A5, are the correct size. Something like an Audio Note AN-E sp, or Gershman Grand Avant Garde, are too small.
Thanks for any insight in advance.
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Yakbob: I was strongly considering Tannoy (Canterbury) and Frye (F704) at one point, but decided on a more modern transparent sound. zione: Omni-directional speakers don’t seem “right” to me, but perhaps I have never listened to a good one. rick_n: I have probably been spoiled by the Cornwalls, with their excellent low volume presentation. blisshifi: Thanks for your advise on the Vivid and Perlisten lines. I have read many good things about the Kaya and Giya lines, but have not had an opportunity to listen to them. I’ll try to seek them out. The Perlisten subs are also an option. fuzztone: Headphones are my current choice! My most used is a Sennheiser 800. Next are my Raal SR1a’s, and ZMF Verite closed. I find music from speakers more relaxing and natural. In terms of immediacy and detail, all my headphone beat out my Cornwalls.
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@fuzztone ...*L* That's cheating...and only begins to smack of a 'silent disco'... Our OP is faced with the same dilemma that most with 'open-plan' homes present for the 'phile that may/may not want 'traps' to add to 'cause 1) the SAF division will file next day for 'irresponsible differences' or 2) said 'phile wouldn't like it either. I'm in a large 42w x 24d x 12~14(at c/l peak of the 42), with a 42 x 8 x8 separate 'segment'; the remaining 'main volume' is already 'inhabited' enough that adding traps and/or 'coustic treats' might force living outdoors... Current weather patterns, more/less, veto this 'n that. |
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