The Tower Discussion Thread!

[curtis]

In general, should the towers be toed-in for optimal performance, or does it depend on listening distance, or does it not really matter? I've tried the speakers both toed-in and straight on, and I prefer the sound in either orientation for different reasons.

There is no right or wrong answer. It is all a matter of preference.

[Sam1000]

There is no right or wrong answer. It is all a matter of preference.

Yep, I agree with Curtis. However, If you have RAAL Ribbon upgrade, then you might want to toe them in though.

[rtrose]

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

[Gov]

My towers arrive today! I used to toe in my 340SE's and I will try with and without with the NrT towers.

[sesquipedalian]

Yep, I agree with Curtis. However, If you have RAAL Ribbon upgrade, then you might want to toe them in though.

I do have the ribbons, and I am leaning toward the toe-in.

[curtis]

Yep, I agree with Curtis. However, If you have RAAL Ribbon upgrade, then you might want to toe them in though.

I do have the ribbons, and I am leaning toward the toe-in.

The RAAL's have great horizontal dispersion, so I don't think they would favor toe-in verses the NrT.

[sesquipedalian]

The RAAL's have great horizontal dispersion, so I don't think they would favor toe-in verses the NrT.

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.

[curtis]

The midrange has great dispersion as well.

Yup...all a matter of preference. Wish I had the chance to test my preference.

[Gov]

The towers are awesome!! More later......

[Gov]

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