Timepiece 2.1 or 3.0 Proper height

RodMCV · « **on:** 11 Dec 2007, 05:49 pm »

Does anyone have a feel for the proper stand/tweeter height for these speakers?
Have you ever inverted for woofer on top and tweeter lower?

groovybassist · « **Reply #1 on:** 11 Dec 2007, 06:40 pm »

RodMCV:

For the Mini's, Bob recommended stands that place your ear midway between the woofer and tweeter. It seems to work really well. I haven't inverted them though. May or may not help with the 2.1's or 3.0's, but I figured I'd throw it out there.

-Mike

RodMCV · « **Reply #2 on:** 11 Dec 2007, 07:14 pm »

Thanks Mike,

I'm wondering about stands for my soon to be new units.

Rod

WOR Radio · « **Reply #3 on:** 11 Dec 2007, 09:38 pm »

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For the Mini's, Bob recommended stands that place your ear midway between the woofer and tweeter. It seems to work really well. I haven't inverted them though. May or may not help with the 2.1's or 3.0's, but I figured I'd throw it out there.

-Mike

I found this positioning to work well with the 2.0's. They are not as picky as some loudspeakers as per height requirements. "Ear level" is the key.

Christof · « **Reply #4 on:** 11 Dec 2007, 09:58 pm »

Rod

I tried the 2.1's a various heights between 18"-26" (stands) and ended up favoring the Moooi Corks at 26". There was very little difference once I got the tweeter to ear level and above.

c.

RodMCV · « **Reply #5 on:** 11 Dec 2007, 10:32 pm »

Thanks Guys!

Is that a cork 26" tall stand?
What other types have people used?

Rod

Bigfish · « **Reply #6 on:** 11 Dec 2007, 10:45 pm »

Quote from: RodMCV on 11 Dec 2007, 10:32 pm

Thanks Guys!

Is that a cork 26" tall stand?
What other types have people used?

Rod

I have a pair of Timepiece 2.1's and I used adjustable stands I purchased from Core Furniture (www.corefurniture.com).

Ken

RodMCV · « **Reply #7 on:** 11 Dec 2007, 11:09 pm »

Great Ken,

What height do you use?
Those are great looking stands.

Rod

Bigfish · « **Reply #8 on:** 11 Dec 2007, 11:25 pm »

Quote from: RodMCV on 11 Dec 2007, 11:09 pm

Great Ken,

What height do you use?
Those are great looking stands.

Rod

Rod:

I believe they are set at 22 which places the tweeter at ear level. If you decide to call Core Furniture please tell Arnold Marr that I said hello. He is a great guy and a very serious audiophile.

Ken

ooheadsoo · « **Reply #9 on:** 11 Dec 2007, 11:46 pm »

Ken, which model did you use?

I sit in an office chair, and so use a taller stand.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70087212

Bigfish · « **Reply #10 on:** 12 Dec 2007, 12:22 am »

I purchased the model B with the granite base.

Ken

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #11 on:** 12 Dec 2007, 12:58 am »

Quote from: RodMCV on 11 Dec 2007, 05:49 pm

Does anyone have a feel for the proper stand/tweeter height for these speakers?
Have you ever inverted for woofer on top and tweeter lower?

Hey Rod....

Speaker stands....24".....best of the bunch...Osiris......but you'll need to find them used....if you can.

A good replacement....Dayton SSHM-24 24" High Mass Metal Speaker Stand Pair...at Parts Express...

I've never inverted the speaker....their heavy enough without flipping them upside down...

Just remember....get a strong stand....their not lightweights....

Chris

Double Ugly · « **Reply #12 on:** 12 Dec 2007, 04:23 am »

I'm curious... have you guys noticed a definite, quantifiable difference in listening to the Timepieces at ear level?

I've owned some version of the Timepiece since 2004, and I've tried a different listening heights since getting the first pair, but I've yet to notice a much of a difference with the Timepieces. I was surprised, but I think it came from years of listening to speakers without a waveguide surrounding the tweeter.

Actually, it makes sense to me that there wouldn't be a difference, but maybe I've just missed it.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #13 on:** 12 Dec 2007, 04:29 am »

There isn't that big a difference....the sound stage is big ...as you know.
The quality and strength of the stand is more important....but I still find 24" about perfect for the TP's....

Double Ugly · « **Reply #14 on:** 12 Dec 2007, 04:41 am »

Thanks, Chris.

Christof · « **Reply #15 on:** 12 Dec 2007, 05:24 am »

Quote from: Double Ugly on 12 Dec 2007, 04:23 am

I'm curious... have you guys noticed a definite, quantifiable difference in listening to the Timepieces at ear level?

I've owned some version of the Timepiece since 2004, and I've tried a different listening heights since getting the first pair, but I've yet to notice a much of a difference with the Timepieces. I was surprised, but I think it came from years of listening to speakers without a waveguide surrounding the tweeter.

Actually, it makes sense to me that there wouldn't be a difference, but maybe I've just missed it.

Not with the TP's. My previous speakers which used a ribbon tweeter, very much so.

c.

groovybassist · « **Reply #16 on:** 12 Dec 2007, 06:29 am »

I'm using Solidsteel 24" stands for the Mini's and they're the perfect height.

-Mike

bhobba · « **Reply #17 on:** 12 Dec 2007, 08:30 pm »

Hi Guys

Great thread. Initially I plant to put my mini on a pair of bedside drawer chests. Then I hope to get a handyman to make some stands according to the TNT 'stubby' article:
http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/stubby_e.html

Great to know the concensus height is 24 inches.

Thanks
Bill

ooheadsoo · « **Reply #18 on:** 13 Dec 2007, 02:33 am »

I built a pair of stubbys and would recommend against it. It's just not all that impressive or sturdy.

bhobba · « **Reply #19 on:** 13 Dec 2007, 03:35 am »

Quote from: ooheadsoo on 13 Dec 2007, 02:33 am

I built a pair of stubbys and would recommend against it. It's just not all that impressive or sturdy.

Thanks for the tip. It looks like a pair of steel one 24in high is the go. Will need to search the internet for what is available here in Aus. If any one knows of a good one let me know.

Thanks
Bill