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piezoman
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speaker listening height
04/14/20 at 15:58:25
 
Hi all,

I just received my order from Louis at Omega Speakers; Junior XRS with ALNICO single drivers.

The drivers [at the center] are about 14" below my ears while sitting.

Shouldn't these be raised by 14" to accommodate ear level listening?

If so, what short stands are recommended?

Thanks, Brad
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Lin
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Re: speaker listening height
Reply #1 - 04/14/20 at 19:54:24
 
I think they are tilted so stands may not be needed.
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piezoman
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Re: speaker listening height
Reply #2 - 04/14/20 at 20:38:59
 
Thanks Lin. They came each with 4 spikes that are equal in height. If you remove the rear ones, the speaker falls backwards  :)
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Re: speaker listening height
Reply #3 - 04/14/20 at 23:18:57
 
Do you own a grinder?
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Re: speaker listening height
Reply #4 - 04/14/20 at 23:28:34
 
Ask Louis about a shorter pair of spikes ???
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Reply #5 - 04/14/20 at 23:32:27
 
Or a set of saucers for the front spikes.
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Re: speaker listening height
Reply #6 - 04/15/20 at 00:16:07
 
Check out IsoAcoustic Aperta speaker stands. May be just the ticket.

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Reply #7 - 04/15/20 at 02:06:54
 
Gentlemen, many thanks for the ideas.....will pursue them!
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