Does it matter which way you hook up a speaker?
In general, it doesn’t matter which wire is “positive” in a stereo set-up, as long as both speakers are connected the same way.
Where should tower speakers be placed?
Tower speakers should be placed about 2′ (or more) from the back wall. Avoid corners. Two exceptions are speakers designed for corners (rare as the albatross) and subwoofers.
How far should tower speakers be from wall?
2-3 feet
Speakers should be at least 2-3 feet away from the nearest wall (especially if your speaker is in a corner).
Can you lay tower speakers on their sides?
Tower speakers should not be placed on their sides for two reasons. Firstly, if the tweeter is placed above the woofer, and the tower speaker is turned sideways, a lobing effect is created that distorts the audio experience. Secondly, the placement will often then be lowered from ear-level to the floor.
Do you need an amp for tower speakers?
Tower or floorstanding speakers do not require an amp but using an amp on good quality speakers will not only increase the volume but permit an increased sound quality as well. The amp can help differentiate the frequencies on tower speakers with a two-terminal setup.
Do you need an amp for marine tower speakers?
As you’re shopping for tower speakers, make sure you also find an external amplifier that has an RMS power rating that’s equal to or less than the speakers’ power-handling specs. An outboard marine-rated amp is exactly what you need to get full performance from power-hungry tower speakers.
What happens if a speaker is wired backwards?
Reversing speaker wire polarity is a common audio error. This action is known as making the speaker “out of phase,” and results in audio oddities. Although this is not dangerous to a speaker or amplifier, proper power delivery and speaker response is not possible with reversed speaker wires.
Should speakers be angled?
Angle your speakers inward so they’re pointed towards the listener – more specifically, at a point directly behind the listener’s head. If you want good sound across a wider listening area, then decrease toe-in.
