% Calculator - I know it's not rocket Science

Shadowfax

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Been playing around with speaker placement according to Jim Smith's 80% to 83% distance rule. I recently repositioned my speakers after some cleaning and spaced them a little wider apart. The sound change was really good so I decided to do a quick measurement to see where I was. I was really close to the 80-83%. To do quick calculations I found this little link that is a 3 way % calculator so you can figure it out simply in various ways.

Percent Calculator
 
I played around with that formula a while ago and my findings were that about 75% sounded better in my room with my speakers. Imaging in particular tends to be reduced if speakers are too widely spaced - and I rate imaging very highly!
 
Hear Here said:
I played around with that formula a while ago and my findings were that about 75% sounded better in my room with my speakers. Imaging in particular tends to be reduced if speakers are too widely spaced - and I rate imaging very highly!
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I guess everyone's mileage will vary depending on room and speakers. I was closer to 75% when I moved them apart more and in my poor placement and room everything improved. Even of axis where I sit most of the time.
 
Shadowfax said:
I guess everyone's mileage will vary depending on room and speakers. I was closer to 75% when I moved them apart more and in my poor placement and room everything improved. Even of axis where I sit most of the time.
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Don't forget the most important variable - what the wife allows us to do with speaker placement. LOL
 
MichaelsMinute said:
Don't forget the most important variable - what the wife allows us to do with speaker placement. LOL
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I need 3 more inches that I don't have. I am hitting the wall on one side and into the path out of the room on the other side. I plan to try and sneak them a few more inches forward to compensate for it. Little at a time :)
 
Shadowfax said:
Been playing around with speaker placement according to Jim Smith's 80% to 83% distance rule. I recently repositioned my speakers after some cleaning and spaced them a little wider apart. The sound change was really good so I decided to do a quick measurement to see where I was. I was really close to the 80-83%. To do quick calculations I found this little link that is a 3 way % calculator so you can figure it out simply in various ways.

Percent Calculator
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I know the thread title says it's not rocket science, but having a simple calculator for repetitive tasks can save time and reduce mistakes. Even straightforward calculations become easier when you don't have to do them manually every time. That's why I like practical tools that focus on one job and do it well. For example, calcolo stipendio netto makes Italian net salary calculations much easier with clear tax, deduction, and regional breakdowns.
 
Milana said:
I know the thread title says it's not rocket science, but having a simple calculator for repetitive tasks can save time and reduce mistakes. Even straightforward calculations become easier when you don't have to do them manually every time. That's why I like practical tools that focus on one job and do it well. For example, calcolo stipendio netto makes Italian net salary calculations much easier with clear tax, deduction, and regional breakdowns.
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