Improve Your Stereo System With Audio And Speaker Stands
With all the new audio technologies, Dolby digital, surround sound and numerous others, it is paramount that you set up your sound system correctly in order to get the best out of your audio systems and home cinema. Speaker stands are important for many different reasons. Primarily, the speaker is elevated from the floor. And secondly, the stand itself reduces vibrations. This way, you'll get the best out of your speakers.
If you look back at old fashioned speakers, you'll think they were very simplistic. The tweeters and woofers were generally in one case and the sound wasn't often great. Now you have surround sound, with multiple channels and speakers that are capable of producing the kinds of sounds that will make you think you are at the centre of the action. Surround sound makes it so you not only hear voices clearly, but things like cars racing around a track can actually go from one side of the room to the other. You can also hear distant sounds, soft sounds like rain falling, or whispering quite clearly. This makes home theater systems seem like you are watching the real thing and can make you jump out of your seats when explosions happen.
It is important that you place your speaker stands high enough that you can hear the sound when you are seated. There are stands that can be adjusted to many different height levels, as well as stands that mount directly on the walls or even the ceiling. The positioning of your speakers is just as important as the components and connections between them. The first thing you should do when placing your speakers and stands is to read the manual that comes with them. The makers of your speaker stands and audio racks know what they are doing, and have done extensive testing to make sure they produce the best sound.
When positioning your speaker stands in a large room, place them at least eight feet apart, but you can shorten this distance for smaller rooms. They should never touch any walls, because this could affect the sound quality, as they will vibrate against the surface. You should place your speakers facing where you are going to be watching television, or listening to your stereo. By this, the sound will always be pointing in the right direction eg. towards your ears and not to the walls. Make sure there is nothing blocking the front of them, since this will muffle sounds and make it harder to get the full effects.
When looking for speaker stands, make sure that they have a solid base, and that the speaker platform is the same size as the bottom of the speaker itself. Putting some rubber under the speakers will reduce vibrations. When your speakers are all set up, take a seat where you usually sit to watch tv or listen to music. Once they're on, be sure that all the speakers are pointing directly at you. Now there's nothing to stop you!
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