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Offline GraphicFX

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Cluless in Elizabeth
« on: September 13, 2014, 05:30:12 PM »
I see this all the time.
Why do many serious systems have their monoblocks mounted on the floor between their speakers.

It would seem to me they could be quite susceptible to the occasional kick or spilled drink.

Is the sound improvement (if any) worth the risk?
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Re: Cluless in Elizabeth
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2014, 06:04:40 PM »
The shorter speaker cable run to the speakers is worth the extra risk.  Amp control over the speakers (and particularly the woofers) is tighter IMO with a short speaker-level wire run, enabled by this placement.

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Re: Cluless in Elizabeth
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2014, 10:10:12 PM »
Theoretically that makes sense.  Thanx for the response.
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Main Amplification: Crown PS-400
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Re: Cluless in Elizabeth
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2014, 10:51:35 PM »
Pepe nailed it. Love the picture! ;)
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Re: Cluless in Elizabeth
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2014, 12:56:55 AM »
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Why do many serious systems have their monoblocks mounted on the floor between their speakers.

Because it's a convenient place to put them for those that choose not to use a rack or table and there is a possible sound benefit.

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  It would seem to me they could be quite susceptible to the occasional kick or spilled drink. 

They are on amp stands, so no worries about them getting kicked and if you think the owner is getting anywhere near them with a drink in hand, you're dreaming.

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Is the sound improvement (if any) worth the risk?     

By not having a structure between the speakers, which could interfere with the sound stage, there is a possible benefit, but depends on the structure, the speakers and the room. As for the notion of short cable runs being a benefit, nope just a myth. If you look closely at that photo you will see the speaker cables are snaked around and are likely 8 foot cables at a minimum.
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Re: Cluless in Elizabeth
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2014, 01:00:06 AM »
Cats like staring at the tubes.  Really! My cats liked staring at my Rogue monoblocks. Oh boy....cat jokes.

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Re: Cluless in Elizabeth
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2014, 02:04:51 AM »
Our cat guards my system while I'm away.



He also helps me pick vinyl to play. ;)

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Re: Cluless in Elizabeth
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2014, 07:33:22 AM »
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Why do many serious systems have their monoblocks mounted on the floor between their speakers.


if you think the owner is getting anywhere near them with a drink in hand, you're dreaming.


You may be on the wrong forum to make this claim. :)