Small speakers and severe toe-in

[tuga]

Having spent a few days with small speakers near field, 1.8m apart and 2.5m distant with minor variation, I have decided that quite severe toe in, ie crossing in front of the listening position, works best for all three speakers I’ve tried. Speakers are ProAc Ref 8 sig, AN AX2 and Tannoy Autograph Mini. Give it a try if you haven’t already.

The correct amount of toe-in depends on the speaker design and horizontal response pattern. Distance to side walls and positioning simmetry should also be considered.
Some speakers, e.g. Dali, are designed for zero toe-in and will exaggerate the treble considerably on-axis (though some people may actually like it).

 

[tuga]

Actually, no. Speaker orientation is about the same (although its now Genelecs not ProAcs, different story) but I moved closer (as close as I can get the sofa whilst it still being a sofa bed if needed). I'm now 1.7m away and drivers point at my ears.

What's the distance between the two speakers?

 

[Alex S]

1.45m - any further they'd be directly in front of the bigger speakers.