Location of compoments.
Hello,
I'm reading Jim Smith's book "Get Better Sound". He notes that, if possible, do not locate your audio rack between the speakers, better off to one side. I would guess over 50% of audiophiles have their equipment exactly where he says it should not be placed. Needless to say, I would need 20' long speaker cables to reach the farthest speaker. Not very cost-effective or practical.
Any thoughts? Do most have their electronics between the speakers?
@whart Hey... another Audiogoner with a Marshall half-stack in his listening room! I also go with the short speaker cables from monoblocks and long interconnects to my racks that are on the right side of the room. Galen Carol, a TX audiophile dealer always recommended such a setup. I think having open space between the speakers helps with soundstage depth and imaging; my amps are nearly hidden behind my Apogee Duettas (my system is pictured in the Virtual Systems section). |
@mulveling , do you go with long speaker wires or long interconnects? |
I have always read it sounds better with short speaker cabels running higher resistance and more wattage over shorter distance.my xlr in millivolts running longer does not lose signal much if any.you get a 6 dB gain with xlr opposed to rca.monoprice higher grade is very reasonable for the price on xlr and we'll built 18 gauge 4 wire shielded.so mine are monoblocks next to the speaker with short speaker wire on low very expensive harbor freight carpet dolly.you can't see the dolly cuz the amp is much bigger and covers it up.out of sight out of mind.the speaker wires are 8 gauge to minimize resistance..the pre amp on stands low to ground between speakers.this requires separates of course that increases the higher cost as now you need monoblocks to be close to the speakers.then you get into power conditioners one for each side as my power has spikes several times a wk..enjoy the music and experimenting cuz it stimulates the mind. |
