1528 Speakers Distance to Walls

The controlled directivity design of our 1528 speakers makes them easier to integrate into most rooms, as both direct and reflected sound maintain the same signature. Still, keeping some distance from the walls will always improve your sound!

We recommend keeping at least 30cm of space between your speakers and the nearest walls—the more distance, the better. Placing the speakers too close can result in a muddy, overly boomy sound, which you’ll want to avoid. This can also affect the clarity of voices, as the lower frequencies can overpower the higher ones.

Since every room is different and personal preferences vary, we suggest experimenting with distances to find what sounds best for you. For the 1528 Tower 8, we’ve included sliders for both hard floors and carpets, making it easier to move the speakers and find the perfect spot. Once you’re satisfied with the placement, you can remove the sliders.

The 1528 Slim 8 is the exception in this line as it has a sealed enclose and works very well even right against the wall.