The most accurate stereophonic illusion is obtained if the
listener sits at equal distances to both loudspeakers.
However compared to standard speakers radient
Revolutions, being a point sound source, can be listened
to at a much shorter distance. In this case the stereo
stage will be wider.
The farther from the speakers the listener goes, the more
room colourations will be added to the sound. Thanks to
radient Revolution's directivity properties it can be
listened to at much longer distance without loosing the
accuracy and spectral balance.
Standing waves have different amplitudes at different
places in the room. This means that besides the
loudspeaker placement also the positioning of the
listening spot has equal importance. Near the wall all
standing wave modes are emphasized and heard most
effectively. When the listener moves towards the centre
of the room the amplitude relationships between
different frequencies will change. The lowest room mode
cannot be heard at all in the middle of the room. The best
listening spot will be found between the back wall and
the centre of the room.
A dipole loudspeaker has features that are quite unique.
When the distance between the speakers and the front
wall is similar to that of the listener and the back wall, the
first reflection will be cancelled at the listening place.
LAYOUTS FOR LISTENIN
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