I wanted to ask The Team what everyone thinks about
aiming surrounds.
We should all be familiar with the standard floorplans, 5.1 and 7.1 respectively:
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Assuming we place the speakers according to design, we are then left to account for the best listening alignment, or
Where do you aim your speakers?
The Mains are always placed to maximize soundstage, usually. Mine, for example, are recommended to listen to at roughly 15º off-axis.
Do you follow similar guidance for Surrounds? Do you aim straight at your LP?
What do you guys say?