MrMike Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Ok, I have recently ordered the RC7 and two of the RB5's for my fronts(At this point floorstanders are not an option, but will eventually move the RB5' to the rear and replace with RF7's) the rest of my speakers are crap at this point but will eventually upgrade. I have also ordered the Denon 3802. Here is my dilema: The center channel will fit on shelf in the entertainment center directly above the tv, putting it at a height of about 62". From what I have researched they suggest that you should have your front speakers at the same height as the center channel. HOWEVER, I have also read that you should have the fronts at the ear height of the intended seated listener, which would be about 46". I am most likely going to use wall mounts for the RB5's to maximize the distance between the two, but that means that I had better get the height right the first time when start drilling into the wall(That's right you guessed it I am married!). So what is the more important factor, having front speakers at the same level or have right and left front speaker at ear level with the center being about 16" higher. Keep in mind this is my first HT setup but I am quickly becoming addicted and want to set this up right. (I have even bought a sound meter and the avia disc) Any advice would be greatly appreciated. also from what I have seen the RB5 and the RC7 appear to be timbre matched or close to it. Does anyone know this for sure? Thanks in advance for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 mr-m, welcome on board! i'd look more to get the horns on the mains pretty much at your ear level or slightly higher. you can always angle down the rc so basically the throat of its horn is aimed right at your seated sweet spot. then you can adjust the speaker distance/delay settings on the 3802 to taste. ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMike Posted June 19, 2002 Author Share Posted June 19, 2002 Thanks for the advice! I will give that a try and let you know how it goes. Hopefully I will be all set up sometime this weekend or early next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avman Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 ditto boa-head level for l,r front w/center angled slightly downward.EDIT: also try to put the l,r front as far apart from each other as you sit from them-ex: 12' back/12' apart. avman. ------------------ 1-pair klf 30's c-7 center ksps-6 surrounds RSW-15 sony strda-777ES receiver upgraded to v.2.02 including virtual matrix 6.1 sony playstation 2 sony dvpnc 650-v 5-disc dvd/cd/SACD changer dishnetwork model 6000 HD sat rcvr w/digital off-air tuner sony kv36xbr450 high-definition 4:3 tv sharp xv-z1u lcd projector w/84" 4:3 sharp screen Bello'international Italian-made a/v furniture panamax max dbs+5 surge protector/power conditioner monster cable and nxg interconnects/12 gua.speaker wire Natuzzi red leather furniture set KLIPSCH-So Good It Hz! This message has been edited by avman on 06-20-2002 at 04:44 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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