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Old January 23rd 14, 09:49 AM posted to uk.rec.audio
Phil Allison[_2_]
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Default Speaker height above floor.


"Eiron"


Speakers can be quite directional at the mid/top crossover frequency if
the two drivers are too far apart, and they might be better tilted back
a bit. Not as bad as listening to ESL57s and moving your head 6" to one
side
but there might be a difference.



** Huh??

The treble, mid and bass panels on an ESL57 are concentric, vertical
strips.

Of course the virtual image shifts IF you shift - that is how stereo
works.


And of course if you have a party you need taller stands to put the
tweeters
at ear level when standing up.



** Really ?

There is simply no sound stage or virtual image to be had when folk are
milling about, boozing and chatting.

Makes Bose 901s the perfect party speakers.




..... Phil