small room questions

08-24-10: Buconero117
near-field listening works best in small rooms...

I have found that to be true. However, in a small room near-field is almost an oxymoron.

To expand the sound stage think about a center speaker, identical to the speakers you already have.

As an alternative, try placing the speakers wider apart and playing with toe-in. You'll be amazed at how the image expands.

Sorry. In my post above, the word oxymoron was used incorrectly. A more appropriate word to convey what I was trying to say would be default.

If you're treating the reflection points, don't forget to do the ceiling with absorption or diffusion.

Diagonal is perfect. Locate the Sub in the corner, facing the corner, and it will blend with monitor speakers up high.

You can get sound from this room. Put your chair about two feet from the rear wall. Speakers about 2-3 feet out from the back wall and corners. IF possible bub in the middle, second choice right or left side wall 4 feet out from back two 1/2 from corner. Check out ASC for tube traps panels etc... Set your equipment up first. Listen for standing bass waves or boomyness. Most listeners listen to a sun=b WAY TOO LOUD.Cross over at 80HS is a safe bet for your speakers. Small rooms can be great sounding spots. If you have little or no windows even better. Cover windows with HEAVY DRAPES. Tube traps in upper and lower corners is where I would start/ Then a tube trap behind both speakers. Thirdly a sound absorption panel directly behind your speakers. What type of floor. If you have non carpet floor put a rug in front of speakers it shouls come at least to the listening chair. Leave walls behind you LIVE no panels. Room treatments to many are a black art, but to me it is more important than the equipment