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Why are tweeters so high off of the ground in many tower speakers...

...when most peoples ears are much lower when seated??

I've read many times that the tweeter should be at approximately ear level.  Well, I am 6 feet tall, and sitting straight up on my couch my ears are about 40 inches off the floor, lower of course if slouch.  My Artemis - Eos speakers have the tweeters at 45 inches high, so not too bad, but many others that I've seen are 50 inches high and more and I don't understand the designer's thinking.   Is a 10 - 12 inch difference in height acceptable or should the speaker be tilted down, which I think would create a whole new set of issues.
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mirolab
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We're gonna need a bigger couch!
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geoffkait
14,147 posts
 
Yes, I realize this is off topic but speaking of couches has anyone tried isolating his couch or other heavy furniture using say, small ceramic cones or any cones for that matter, whatever you have lying around in a drawer somewhere. Shocking, I tell you, shocking! 😧

kphelps
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Is "tow in" anything like toe in?
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david_ten
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@kphelps  Depends on one's toe size. : )
erik_squires
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Tweeters should be at ear level!

that is why.

I’m sorry @don_c55 - That’s not always true.

It’s not just a matter of ear level, but also, angle.

All this should be taken into account by the designer, and hopefully the designer’s intention/recommendations are clearly spelled out in the manual. There are some speakers specifically designed with the mid-woofer at ear level, and the tweeter below it.

This alternate arrangement seems odd to us, but it neatly solves phase/distance issues.

Also, tweeters cover a very narrow band. if we go by which speaker produces the most music, the mid or mid-woofer would be the clear winner.

Of course, having the tweeter at ear level is most common, but keep an open mind as to the designer's intentions.

Best,

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