long vs short wall placement

Hi,

I am experimenting with my setup in lounge. I did have the speakers on the long wall, and seemed to be ok, but sometimes felt the bass was exagerated. I have now tried on the short wall, and it sounds great, but different. I don't know if better or not!

My question is, now with speakers on the shortwall, there is essentially no rear wall behind my listening position, as the room is around 50ft long x 15ft wide. Is this a good or bad thing? I did notice the bass seems to have really dropped off, but imaging seems better.

Thanks for your advice!

Domino Records Digital Download Store!

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they are connected to b&w 683 speakers.

Well, this should be non-controversial: Cable experiment at CES/T.H.E....

Aloha,

Last week was CES/T.H.E. Show, and since that offered us a steady stream of audiophiles upon which to perform our evil experiments, we tried a few things.

One thing we tried...

We had a second-room system made up of a Modwright CD/SACD player (made by Dan Wright) and a Ferguson Hill smaller speaker system. The Ferguson Hills are an 'active' system, with the Modwright feeding right into their own 'intergrated' amp for the speakers.

Simplicity.

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Lights

When I was younger, in my teens and early twenties, it happened all the time. On a whim, I'd go out to a small rock venue, and be absolutely shocked, ignited, <i>devastated</i> by some young, unknown band. Afterwards, I was always too shy to speak to the musicians, but, if I had any extra cash on me, I'd be sure to head to the merch' table and pick up a demo, maybe even buy a button or t-shirt. The feeling was as intoxicating and brilliant as New York City's snow-covered streets on a sunny winter day. This band was now <i>yours</i> to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, from this day forward, or until they signed to a major label.

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