Which side i should put my speaker on this room

[theking]

My living room is 5.9 X 4.3 m with 2.7 height. On one side of the wall (shown bottom right side on pic), it has permanent opening.

Which best position i should put my floorstander, should I put on A or B side? I am pretty sure each position has weakness, but not sure which one might need less sound treatment in the long run.

I have not tried both possition yet as I still have not got complete gear to try yet, but thought I should plan it earlier as advanced as possible.

Thank You for any input.

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Edited September 13, 2010 by msetjadi
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[theking]

This is the actual room pic

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[jimdgoulding]

I'm gonna say "A". The pendicular walls will allow for waveforms to load to the front end of the room- it would be the front end in that case- evenly.

[Milo]

Hi msetjadi

I too would suggest end ‘A’ to you. As Jim said above, the sound would be more even. At the other end, the opening would likely make for an unbalanced result with the sound leaking out through the opening.

The A end would allow each speaker to have a point of reflection along the respective side wall.

Looks like a great room and a good size. The curtains are a soft furnishing which will help (lots of glass in the room).

Keep us posted as your system develops, it will be a treat when it’s all set up!

[Full Range]

Yes A would be the best option for the speakers

For seating as well, if you have children you will also prevent little accidents

FR

[Guest]

I would go with " C " along the 5.9m wall .I have a similar shaped room and dimensions .Sounds going to leak out that room anyway .With a bit more toe in on the left side 5.9m wall will help . 5.9 metre wall set up When listening ,when listening move the speakers 1m into the room and 1.5m from the side walls to start with .

In the end it not that hard to try different set ups .

Cheers

[mondie]

Another vote for C, l have tried many rooms and preferred a longwall setup in all of them. As suggested it should not be too hard to try each placement option, give it a few days between moves so you adjust to each and can make a conclusive choice.

Cheers,

mondie

[theking]

Thanks for the input. I will start with position A. I agree if the permanent opening will be a problem, i was considering to put a curtain, but no unnecessary expense atm, everything need to go to gear first

Position C as mentioned by 56 and mondie is interesting, never thought about it, i might try that also but i need to see if my cable have enough length.

[Paul Spencer]

I agree with A for practical reasons. If you put them in B then I suspect they would end up not well placed - too close to the wall. Ideally most floorstanders prefer breathing space, but in that position I could see they would be in the way of the door, or you could end up with partner complaints. The ideal speaker placement might look strange. In position A I can't see anything to prevent them being in the best sounding position out from walls. C is an interesting option, but I wonder if that works with couch placement. If the opening were smaller I'd possibly favour that one.

In my room, I have a setup most like C, not because of acoustic issues, but because the seating arrangement feels right that way. I can put the seats in an L shape, which suits non-HT use.