Trios & Triangles... The Power of Three

28 January 2013 | Posted By : Perreaux
Related Categories: Marty's Rant

I've listened to many quality stereo systems over the years, but even some of the best fail to appreciate the vital importance of the listening position. I enclose a shot of my system as a guideline. The image is taken from where I sit. You can see that I have placed my speakers in close proximity to the open fire in my library. The reasoning is that I am able to enjoy the warmth of the fire all the while reading and listening to music. To me this represents the perfect trio.

A shot of my audio system.

My speakers are comparatively large and dominant for the size of the room. Seated as close as I am in perfect triangulation to the speakers... I liken the sound as being at the front row of a live concert... you are there... the band is right in front of me! Trios and triangles... the power of three.

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What brand of speakers are we looking at? What type of music do you listen to?

# Posted By Richard Harri | 28/01/13 4:37 PM

Hi Richard, speakers are Prestige T-420 L from Expolinear in Germany (http://www.expolinear.de/produkte/lautsprecher/pre...). My music taste is varied and includes Kruder & Dorfmeister, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan to name a few. What do you like listening to on your system? What is your system best at playing?

# Posted By Perreaux | 28/01/13 4:56 PM

I have a similar setup and sometimes, in a certain mood, very much enjoy sitting down and standing up in the sweet spot simply to hear how position can act as a tone control.

# Posted By Aaron | 7/02/13 9:58 PM

I notice the speakers are not angled in at all. If they were spaced further apart would you angle them?

# Posted By Jeremy Brew | 21/02/13 9:22 PM

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