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I tried both ways with toe in and without on my standard tweeter towers. I actually preferred the way they sounded with out the toe in. Just my preference though.
Regards,
RTROSE
My towers arrive today! I used to toe in my 340SE's and I will try with and without with the NrT towers.
L/R - Sierra Towers
Center - Sierra Horizon Tower
Surrounds - 200SE
SW - Dual PSA XV15's
TV - Panasonic TC-P65VT60
A/V Receiver - Denon AVR-4311CI
Blu-ray/DVD - Sony BDP-S5100
DVR STB - Motorola Arris X1
What kind of dispersion does the mid-range have?
I do notice more "ambient sound width" (vague, I know) with the towers straight on, and the soundstage seems a bit better. But I keep feeling the need to boost the volume to hear certain things that seem to retreat a bit when they are in that orientation (orchestral pieces in particular).
I'm sure I'll eventually pick my preferred orientation, but I was curious what other people did/do.
The midrange has great dispersion as well.
Yup...all a matter of preference. Wish I had the chance to test my preference.
-curtis
The towers are awesome!! More later......
L/R - Sierra Towers
Center - Sierra Horizon Tower
Surrounds - 200SE
SW - Dual PSA XV15's
TV - Panasonic TC-P65VT60
A/V Receiver - Denon AVR-4311CI
Blu-ray/DVD - Sony BDP-S5100
DVR STB - Motorola Arris X1
As many of you know I have had the 340SE mains for years and thought the world of them. I decided to replace them with the towers. I got the towers the other day and dialed them in on my Denon 4311. Although I have not done much critical listening yet, I could easily tell that the towers had much more detail / separation and better dynamics than the 340SE's. I also noticed that the towers are about 3dB more sensitive in my room than the 340SE's when placed in the same spot after running Audyssey. I was a bit suprised there. Anyway, I am very happy with the towers and I think having a dedicated midrange and the 3 way design is just flat out better when it comes to detail and dynamics than a 2 way. I am sure that is not always the case, but with Dave's 3 way towers it most certainly is!
If anyone is on the fence looking to step up from the 340's to the towers don't hesitate, you will be happy you did
L/R - Sierra Towers
Center - Sierra Horizon Tower
Surrounds - 200SE
SW - Dual PSA XV15's
TV - Panasonic TC-P65VT60
A/V Receiver - Denon AVR-4311CI
Blu-ray/DVD - Sony BDP-S5100
DVR STB - Motorola Arris X1