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Quad 988 in 15' x 12' room

how well will a pair of Quad 988s function in my 15' wide by 12' deep listening room? the speakers would be about 3' from the rear wall, about 3' from the side walls, and about 6' from my listening position. these speakers would be about 7' apart, and set up along the 15' wall. they would be powered by the McIntosh 402 power amp, McIntosh C2200 pre amp and a Musical Fidelity Tri Vista SACD player would be the source. FYI - i don't normally listen at very loud levels.

any assistance in this matter would be very much appreciated!
skuras
thorndyke
6 posts
 
how long to break in 988's?
sea2
29 posts
 
I've got my 989's about 3' from the front wall and about 2' from the side walls. My listening position is about 8-9' from the speakers. The sidewalls present no problem. I wish I could have the speakers out another foot, but it sounds great as it is.
clivet
37 posts
 
You wont believe it,I use my 988's in a room 12'x12'and I get state of the art sound.I have them on sound anchor stands(custom made)12"high,backed up by a pair of Rega vulcan subwoofers(speakon connectors).I also use a Asc tube traps in the corners behind the speakers.Speakers are approx 31" from rear wall(drapes and sonex)I have been a Quad user since 1985.I lived in Huntingdon England for 13 years and I had the oppertunity to visit the factory.In my opinion the speaker should be raised off the floor.Do not toe them in too much.
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