Nem,
I understand your point. Take a listen. Take a look (at the SMS-1 readout). Both will confirm that near wall placement (at least IME) yields much smoother response (pre- EQ).
If you don't care about the amount of EQ, it may not matter. Put the subs where you want and EQ them to your preferred response. If you want to minimize EQ, the subs will (probably) have to be against the wall. Corner placement raises the overall output level of the subs, meaning you'll be optimizing response for reducing peaks rather than boosting troughs, generally IME a good thing - though probably not essential with dual Rythmik 12 inchers in your room.
BTW, if you're crossing below 100hz, I don't think you'll hear any impact on imaging (at least, I don't) relative to sub placement. As your crossover point moves north, well....
Best of luck with the project.
Marty
I understand your point. Take a listen. Take a look (at the SMS-1 readout). Both will confirm that near wall placement (at least IME) yields much smoother response (pre- EQ).
If you don't care about the amount of EQ, it may not matter. Put the subs where you want and EQ them to your preferred response. If you want to minimize EQ, the subs will (probably) have to be against the wall. Corner placement raises the overall output level of the subs, meaning you'll be optimizing response for reducing peaks rather than boosting troughs, generally IME a good thing - though probably not essential with dual Rythmik 12 inchers in your room.
BTW, if you're crossing below 100hz, I don't think you'll hear any impact on imaging (at least, I don't) relative to sub placement. As your crossover point moves north, well....
Best of luck with the project.
Marty