Klipschguy Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 I am considering placing my Heresy speakers in the upper corners of my room (long wall of 21’ x 16’ with 10’ ceilings). The speakers would be placed upside down about 6”- 8” from the ceiling (from the top edge of the cabinet). They will also be angled down somewhat towards the listener (the shelves will limit how much they can be tipped). Do you all have any experience with this configuration? What should I expect from the stereo image? Good enough for critical listening? I really want to free up my floor space to make a game room/music room. Thanks, Andy P.S. Doorways prevent the use of Khorns; the space above is what’s available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 18 minutes ago, Klipschguy said: P.S. Doorways prevent the use of Khorns; the space above is what’s available. It has been known for someone to mount their khorns upside down in ceiling corners... But, the HIIs... for me that would be too far apart for that size speaker, and too high. Critical listening? Is there a seating area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschguy Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 Thank you for the reply, Marvel. These speakers (+ a good sub) have no trouble filling the room with powerful sound. I am also a Khorn & Cornwall owner for reference. Seating area is centered 3 feet from the rear wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Great! If that works for you let us know. A lot of things work when tried differently. That would help the bass being all the way in the corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschguy Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 Perhaps I should have pointed out the Heresy speakers are currently sitting on top of a pair of unhooked up Cornwalls (front wall toed in). Cornwalls are great but I need the floor space so Heresys in the upper corners is an idea. But since building shelves is a laborious project, it is better on the front end to know whether or not “upper corner mounting” is a poor (or good) choice of placement. I was hoping to get a little feedback from other’s experiences before taking on a carpentry project. Has anyone ever tried any pair of Klipsch speakers in an upper corner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 35 minutes ago, Klipschguy said: Has anyone ever tried any pair of Klipsch speakers in an upper corner? Not Heresy, but I have my RB75's mounted in the upper corners and they sound fantastic. The imaging is crazy good and bass improved from the corner boundary. 11 ft. ceiling and 22 feet apart, angled down to MLP (11 ft. away) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschguy Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 20 minutes ago, TasDom said: Not Heresy, but I have my RB75's mounted in the upper corners and they sound fantastic. The imaging is crazy good and bass improved from the corner boundary. 11 ft. ceiling and 22 feet apart, angled down to MLP (11 ft. away) Thanks TasDom!! So you like the stereo image? I was a bit concerned about the height of the vocalist but it sounds like your experience has been positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Chipotle did that in hundreds of their restaurants. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Andy , you can also place the Heresy on the L-R side walls at about 5 feet high . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschguy Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 1 hour ago, OO1 said: Andy , you can also place the Heresy on the L-R side walls at about 5 feet high . Facing each other, if I am understanding correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Just now, Klipschguy said: Facing each other, if I am understanding correctly? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschguy Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 Interesting. I guess opposing speakers would image like a pair of headphones, if one was in the right spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Could get alll your friends, park in your spot and let them hold them wherever. See what ya like. lol Something will sort after they're done whining.. Maybe Take pictures or it didn't happen. lolol Would be a classic laffer in time. Ever thought about flying them? I'm thinking Khorns down the road and flying my LS above them in the corners. IF they'll fit. Will be close. Just tossin it out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschguy Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Dave, I assume flying would suspending the speakers with cables? I hate to drill any holes in the cabinets. Can they be flown without drilling? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 This guy would be the man to ask @DizRotus He donated a pair to a local high school's band room. I think they decided on using the back wall for support but originally I think he wanted to fly them somehow. Others in here might comment also. Give it a day or so to "marinate." You know this place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tragusa3 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I did this same thing, for the same reason. I had mine on the long wall first. 28' apart. I really liked it and thought they sounded fantastic when in the sweet spot. Problem was, in a game room, I was rarely in the sweet spot. So, I moved them to the short wall (18'). They give a more consistent image across more parts of the room this way, but I still miss what they did with wider spacing! I kept the horns up top. I figured the angle was more important for the horn than for the woofer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 9 hours ago, Dave1291 said: This guy would be the man to ask @DizRotus He donated a pair to a local high school's band room. I think they decided on using the back wall for support but originally I think he wanted to fly them somehow. Others in here might comment also. Give it a day or so to "marinate." You know this place. IIRC, they were on top of cabinets in the band room. That's been awhile though, so I could be mistaken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschguy Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 9 hours ago, tragusa3 said: I did this same thing, for the same reason. I had mine on the long wall first. 28' apart. I really liked it and thought they sounded fantastic when in the sweet spot. Problem was, in a game room, I was rarely in the sweet spot. So, I moved them to the short wall (18'). They give a more consistent image across more parts of the room this way, but I still miss what they did with wider spacing! I kept the horns up top. I figured the angle was more important for the horn than for the woofer. Tragusa3, Thank you for sharing your experience - it helps. As an aside: In a social gathering situation (or if I am moving about) I like to run my system in mono so everyone basically hears the same thing around the room. Sadly, many preamps no longer have a mono button. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 @Klipschguy was just thinkin after @Marvelcommented. I think @DizRotushad everything in a thread so maybe a search n nose? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Dave1291 said: @Klipschguy was just thinkin after @Marvelcommented. I think @DizRotushad everything in a thread so maybe a search n nose? I've been trying to find it (It may have been purged since he ported the doghouse on those 🤐 ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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