Hi Guys,
So first, thanks again for all the help, thus far, as I've bite off a bit more than I anticipated upgrading my TV, receiver and speakers all in one go. My basement setup is not ideal and I currently don't have the option to wall mount. I have my new MartinLogan 30i and 35xti speakers in my media center cabinets/shelves (I also have MartinLogan surrounds and 800x sub). Despite this unideal setup, it sounds pretty great most of the time. Every so often, it'll sound somewhat hollow and I'm wondering if it's resonant frequencies with the cabinet.
1. What would be the best way to actually test and determine what kind of resonance I'm actually experiencing? Or not experiencing?
2. I've seen posts recommending putting a thin piece of rubber underneath the speakers to help with resonance. The old posts I've found link to products that no longer exist. Could anyone recommend what kind of rubber product I should get to put under the speakers?
3. I know I want to have the speakers as close to the front of the cabinet to give them the most projection out into the room without hitting the sides, however, do I also want to keep the edges of the speaker from actually making physical contact with the edges of the cabinet? Would that reduce resonance, at all?
4. Despite being a smaller speaker, would I do better to downgrade my 35xti to the 15xti which would have a bit more open air? If so, should I downgrade the 30i to the 8i for the center?
This photo was clearly a WIP as I was replacing my old speakers. Please forgive the chaos
So first, thanks again for all the help, thus far, as I've bite off a bit more than I anticipated upgrading my TV, receiver and speakers all in one go. My basement setup is not ideal and I currently don't have the option to wall mount. I have my new MartinLogan 30i and 35xti speakers in my media center cabinets/shelves (I also have MartinLogan surrounds and 800x sub). Despite this unideal setup, it sounds pretty great most of the time. Every so often, it'll sound somewhat hollow and I'm wondering if it's resonant frequencies with the cabinet.
1. What would be the best way to actually test and determine what kind of resonance I'm actually experiencing? Or not experiencing?
2. I've seen posts recommending putting a thin piece of rubber underneath the speakers to help with resonance. The old posts I've found link to products that no longer exist. Could anyone recommend what kind of rubber product I should get to put under the speakers?
3. I know I want to have the speakers as close to the front of the cabinet to give them the most projection out into the room without hitting the sides, however, do I also want to keep the edges of the speaker from actually making physical contact with the edges of the cabinet? Would that reduce resonance, at all?
4. Despite being a smaller speaker, would I do better to downgrade my 35xti to the 15xti which would have a bit more open air? If so, should I downgrade the 30i to the 8i for the center?
This photo was clearly a WIP as I was replacing my old speakers. Please forgive the chaos