one last comment - first things i would try, would be re-arranging the system per my earlier suggestions. like bryan, i also believe that the diamond set-up has the best chance of success in a small room, because the walls adjacent to the speakers have less interaction at the diagonal, and you have more space behind you at the listening position. (we may disagree as to whether or not it would be best to have a symmetrical vs a-symmetrical layout, but it's easy enough to try either way.) but, simple cocking of the system per my first suggestion is obviously a lot easier to try, than setting up a diamond layout, which would inwolve completely re-arranging your room.
and, it would also be easy to try using your subs. looking for different speakers would be a last resort, if you can't get what you already have to work for you...
keep us posted w/your findings.
doug s.
Hello Doug,
Thanks for the suggestions. I'd been thinking about trying the subs with crossover, but I only have 60, 80, and 100 Hz modules at the moment. Rotating everything was also considered, but I was too lazy to move the 60 lb amps, the Equitech, the LP cabinet, etc. I guess I'll have to get with it, maybe after turkey season is over.
I have to use the closet door and keep it clear because my guns are in there. At least the Omnimic makes it easy to get curves, and I'm sure they are more accurate than the RS meter.
I'll try these suggestions before going with all dipole speakers. These speakers were great in my old great room. it was over 23' long, with a cathedral ceiling, and it was part of an L-shaped space that included the dining/kitchen area.
The space was actually a little too big for the speakers;I used the subs for HT work, and I blew 4 plate amps and a driver over a seven year period. Respons with the Josephs alone was good, no 50Hz peak to speak of, and they were down -3dB at 31.5Hz, -6 dB at 25 Hz, and -10 dB at 20 Hz. I did have a big suckout at the listening position at around 60 Hz. I guess the room always has the last word, eh?
Thanks,
Jon Davis