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Jan 22, 2025 - 09:20 AM
The Dayton Audio T652-AIR speakers have a well-behaved off-axis response and excellent dispersion, making them less critical to position than most loudspeakers. However, for optimal performance, it is recommended to follow these steps:
1. Start by placing the speakers directly in front of your primary listening position. Avoid hard vertical edges within 3 or 4 feet of either side of the cabinet.
2. Position the cabinets about 1-2 feet out from the wall. This distance helps with bass performance and ensures the speakers are not too close to the rear wall.
3. Listen to a few selected recordings with simple arrangements and strong vocals by a single performer. Pay close attention to the positions of the instruments and vocalist.
4. Move the speakers 6-12 inches at a time, returning to the listening position to evaluate the results. Optimize the placement until the vocalist is firmly positioned in front of the instruments, and the instruments seem to be between or behind the loudspeakers.
5. If possible, position your speakers so that when you are seated in the primary listening position, your ears are 10-12 feet from the tweeter. The angle between the speakers, when viewed from your seat, should be 30 to 60 degrees.
6. Pay special attention to the bass. Adjust the position of the speakers closer to or further away from nearby walls to achieve balanced bass levels in proportion with the rest of the musical spectrum. If there is too much bass, move the speaker away from the rear wall.
Loudspeaker positioning can be time-consuming, but taking the effort to optimize the placement will result in the best performance from your Dayton Audio T652-AIR speakers.
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