6" Stands ordered from Timbernation. Thanks for your input. |
The speakers are 37" high and the chair back 35" high and 34" wide! The AS MA2's are housed in a coffin-like structure, built for them, 6.5 feet wide, straddling the speakers and weighing about 200 lbs! So, no, they cant be moved. The SP Tech Continuum 2.5s are 53" high, eg, and I'm sure there are others designed for normal seated listening, that are equally high. How do I post pictures on the forum?
this will explain the set-up better. |
It's hard to insist on my rights when I've used 80% of the "furniture" budget to finance 3 Stereo systems, including my own basement system that she's not even allowed to enter! She hates the coffin, and everything else, so in return, I said re-furnish the Family room if you want - she wanted - and this is the result. She outsmarted me, as is usually the case with that X gene...........so my rights are used up, Sc53! Furthermore, the couch and chairs were made to order and took 6 months to make. She aint giving them up. Anyway, I want Speaker suggestions, not husband rights advice:):)! I certainly wouldn't be as generous as she has been if she had such an imbecilic hobby as we all have. |
Appropos platforms, I will have to ask Kharma what at least 6" elevation - which is what they need - will do to the design goals of the speaker. But thanks for the suggestion. |
Cleaneduphippy, I already have such a room with a second system. That's why I have to give in to her decorating whim in the common room. Hey, we nuts want it all. |
I am touched by all the marriage counselling, but this is Audiogon, not Spouseagon - so spare the counselling and give me some speakers! |
Cleaneduphippy, I have always disliked self-righteous pomposity, but since you have seen fit to call me a jerk, I guess I'll call it as it is. I've always disliked pomposity in any guise and I don't recall asking you for marital advice. This is Audiogon: Audio topics. There are many fora where you can help troubled married souls with social issues. I am not one of them - I just need an audio solution. Go look for these Social Help fora and feel fulfilled. Get off your high horse and follow Baffled's sage advice. Thanks, Baffled. You read my mind. As regards the original question, thanks to you all for your input. My guess is that the Moderators will pull this thread, as it's getting heated - too bad. |
Thanks, Bob, that's what I'm going to do - raise it by 6" with platforms. |
Dan_ed, I tried to inject some humor, as well as explain why I needed 4 ft high speakers. If I just posted "Help me find 4 ft high speakers", do you not think every post would ask why? Like maybe "Are you 4 ft tall?" :) Maybe it's cultural; good-natured disparaging of wives and self is not a bad thing if the wife thinks it's funny (mine does) - but it is not an invitation for pompous, serious, unsolicited marital advice. I'm not at all bent out of shape, but name-calling exceeds the boundaries of the usual comaraderie and self-deprecating (which this was)dialogue that I usually associate with Audiogon. I don't want new speakers and will try 6" platforms. But thanks for the comments. |
Chadnliz and Timrhu, I cannot help you, since the request seems perfectly clear to me and to the other 23 respondents. I repeat the question: Suggest a tall, coherent speaker of comparable "quality" to the Kharma 3.2 FE that can work/image/soundstage 2 ft from the front wall. If this is not something you can answer, feel free to abstain. The fact that I choose to have 2 systems in my home should not cause you angst or confusion or any undue stress. But thanks for reading the thread, anyway. |
Thanks for the suggestions, Gordon and Mike. I am researching the Epiphany's - need a sub, though? What others, Mike?
Meantime, I have written to Timbernation about platforms. |
>>Why would you want to spend that kind of money for medicore to poor performsnce at best due to placement, and you already have your own music room...why is this?<<
I'll satisfy your curiosity, if I can, Timrhu/Chadnlz:
(1) What kind of money? The money that was already spent on the system before the chair? The money I preume you mean would be the money obtained by selling the existing speakers - that is what they are worth used. So there is no extra expenditure. Or do you mean why did I spend the money in the first place? To get a superb system, which it is when the chair isnt there.
(2) Why do I have a second system? Because my wife and I share the Family room and she likes music, too. I play different music in my dedicated room at about 25 db louder, near-field. She likes classics only, I like it all.
Feel free to ask away if this remains unclear. |
Good suggestion, but Ralph doesn't do headphones:) |
Gorgeous 6" stands from Timbernation (the man does beautiful work) are in place and have solved the problem. The Kharmas actually have opened up in this big room and sound better even pre-chair dilemma. Thanks for your help! |
Sc53, tell me how to post pictures on the forum and I'll happily do it! |
