I sense someone is slipping deeper into the rabbit hole<snip>
I know I'm greedy, but I can't help myself

Cheers,
Raghu
I sense someone is slipping deeper into the rabbit hole<snip>
I know I'm greedy, but I can't help myself
The reason I go for FS to Stereo is. it will not create the above mentioned issues most probably, also I may not be forced to go for Sub and even I need, may go later as FS can handle LF. By this I may have almost a neat stereo setup, which I prefer,
With a floorstander, you might not need a sub for music but for movies, you definitely will need a sub, floorstanders or bookshelfs it will not matter.
As you mentioned, if I use BS for HT, LFE will be managed by Sub through AVR setup [ Though not an audiophile, this is what I understood so far ]
LFE and frequencies below the crossover will be managed by the sub even with floorstanders. So, practically, there is no additional advantage of having bookshelves when you already have floorstanders.
Sure will considerPlease see my replies above. Your biggest problem will be floorstander placement for pure stereo with an integrated amp. Floorstanders for HT will be managed by the receiver.
Most of the time the edge of cabinets are stable but the middle non supportive portions “sing” with bass and act as a new source although quite lower in loudness, yet annoying us. I had acoustic foams on top of mine and it solved this issue to some extent but dedicated inert stands transforms the experience to another levelPlacing on cabinets sometimes introduce unwanted resonance, even if they are stable.
Been there and experienced it, not nice. Keep this in mind.
Cheers,
Raghu
Does it make a difference if the spikes are placed upside down? Then they poke into the base of the speaker not into the stand.1. Coupling with spikes :
Does it make a difference if the spikes are placed upside down? Then they poke into the base of the speaker not
Haha..I never tried thatDoes it make a difference if the spikes are placed upside down? Then they poke into the base of the speaker not into the stand.
Hi SiRAnother example for a BS used with a Desktop Speaker stand
That is a Sound Anchor Speaker Stand
It's usually done with components not speakers. The idea of a spike is to couple to the floor and invsrting it will not do that. With a sharp one you might damage the speakerDoes it make a difference if the spikes are placed upside down? Then they poke into the base of the speaker not into the stand.
My above reply seems to have come across as condescending speaker standsAnother example for a BS used with a Desktop Speaker stand
That is a Sound Anchor Speaker Stand
My above reply seems to have come across as condescending speaker stands
But I honestly didn't mean it to come out that way
I have very poor and extremely data limited network access, so I can't see the video you had shared. And that is why all my recent replies seem to be typed in haste, without the usuall exchange of pleasantries
But if you are keen on using stands, then get heavy, sand fillable stands with a custom top plate that you can bolt into the bottom of your speakers. ( provided the speakers have threaded nuts in the bottom ).
1. Now bolt the elacs tightly to the stand :
- this will increase the structural strength of the speaker. And reduce cabinet vibrations.
- since the speaker is tightly coupled to the stand, this will increase the mass of the speaker. There by lowering its resonant frequency. ( not all speakers might like the addition of lowered resonance, and might actually lead to loss of low bass )
- play with filling the stands with sand to increase the mass further and see how that goes. This will depend to how the speakers respond to bolting of the stand. If you loose low bass, then don't add any sand. As this will agrreviate the loss of bass further.
Now you can try playing with spikes or isolators under the stand. All the best![]()
Haha..I missed the AVR part. You are spot onChaala Santhoosham for the info
My understanding and reason for selecting a BS, with a Desktop Stand / Acoustic Foam on a rigid Console for HT is, the BS on the console will not get much Low frequency as LFE is managed by SUB by the settings in the AVR
I think when there is less possibility of Low Frequency to BS in a HT setup, more of High and Mid range freq are to be at the LCR speakers
So, the vibration / resonance will be less I believe
Pls correct me, if I'm not correct
I think he was referring to the absence of room correction that AVR's usually do.
I can't understand what biggest problem will be in FS placements for pure stereo with IA ?
can u pls explain ?
Correct. I was referring to the absence of room correction in stereo systems and also taking into consideration, the placement in your room having taken a look at the pics you have posted. Your right speaker will be very close to the wall and in a corner, if I am not mistaken. The amp you have chosen has tone controls, so that might help to an extent.
I can't understand what biggest problem will be in FS placements for pure stereo with IA ?
can u pls explain ?
Correct. I was referring to the absence of room correction in stereo systems and also taking into consideration, the placement in your room having taken a look at the pics you have posted. Your right speaker will be very close to the wall and in a corner, if I am not mistaken. The amp you have chosen has tone controls, so that might help to an extent.
For a tower, booming could occur. The distance might not be sufficient.Thanks for the pic(k) reference
Yes, the right ide of the console has 26 inch from the side wall.
I can maintain at least 16 inch from the side wall and 20 inch from the back wall (depends on the speaker I select )
Selected PM8006 for Tone controls