Questions on WTMW center

[kgveteran]

Is a horizontal center really a flawed design ? I have enjoyed these three centers as my mains for years and a member over at AVS has brought up his thoughts on the fact that horizontal centers are flaws, i dont know enough to argue the fact Lol

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=21483169#post21483169

It starts at post #131

[---k---]

The guy is an idiot.

There is a reason I no longer hang out on AVS.

[cjd]

Show me a design that isn't a compromise.

You choose which one you want to live with.

Based on how humans hear, it is more of a compromise than a pure vertical arrangement would be, BUT - the probability that at any of your seats it's worth mentioning is... small. For a WTMW with vertically aligned TM, at any rate. You have to look at your room, what you can work with, and pick the compromise that best suits your needs.

He's not wrong - but he's blowing it waaaaay out of proportion.

I went with the acoustically transparent screen just so I could keep vertical alignment, but even there I have to deal with lobing: I only have one futon, and sometimes folks sit on the floor in front.

C

[kgveteran]

Thanx guys, i didnt take it too much to heart as my hand was held most of the way during my 3 speaker build with you guys.

I have played around with lowering the XO point to 60hz and 40hz, the RS225's really are impressive. Leaving them at 80hz allows me to correct any bass issues alot easier...ho hum.