Infinity RS 2.5 speaker placement


Hello all,

I've been trying to find the perfect spot for these old behemoths. I have tried the Cardas website, but the formula doesn't seem to work perfectly for these, maybe because they are a mix of cone woofers and the mylar? mids and tweets. He suggest toe in for all speakers while the infinity set up manual says to keep them parallel. Room is approximately 11'x20'x8' rectangle. Big window in front that has been covered and also some crochet blankets on the walls to try and soften things up a bit. I'm looking for the best imaging and soundstage I can get out of these. Any help is greatly appreciated. Btw, it's not bad by any means, just trying to find the best way to set up these speakers.
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Showing 1 response by elizabeth

I would suggest using the same ideas for your speakers (I have seen and heard them, years ago) as Magnepans and any other bipolar speaker. Out into the room at least four feet from the back wall. Start from there. I measure my space and try to divide it up into odd ratios that do not overlap with even ratio ones. Fifths, sevenths.. So my speakers (Magnepan 3.6s) are 1/5 from side walls and 3/5's apart, 1/9 from back wall etc... For instance my 2/7s is very close to another 1/4 ratio, so i avoid considering using that experimental setup before i even try it.
NOT as a firm rule, but gives a place to start.
Andthe toe in is really for image and treble, no toe less treble, more toe more treble.. So you need to just listen and decide.