Surround Speaker Height?

[DDigitalguy06]

Hello to everyone.
I just order some yamaha speaker's for surround sound use.
The problem is that i wan't to mount them on the side wall, because my room doesn't allow for back rear mount. But the problem is that the height that the surround speakers are, there gonna be about 7 ft above ear level. is that good or bad? or should i point them down a little bit.? when i have a chance i'll post a pic of were i'm putting the speakers at.

 

[jcPanny]

Dolby spec

Check out the dolby spec on this site or others.
http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/setup/loudspeakers/hometheaterspeakerlayout.php

The surround speakers should be 2-3 feet above ear level and on the sides of the listening position and the surround back speakers, behind the listening position.

Yes, if you mount them much higher you sould use a bracket that can point them down towards the listener.

 

[BBrunner]

Hello to everyone.
I just order some yamaha speaker's for surround sound use.
The problem is that i wan't to mount them on the side wall, because my room doesn't allow for back rear mount. But the problem is that the height that the surround speakers are, there gonna be about 7 ft above ear level. is that good or bad? or should i point them down a little bit.? when i have a chance i'll post a pic of were i'm putting the speakers at.

Although Dolby has their own specs, do whatever sounds better to you. This is the only thing that matters. But, yes, I do suggest tilting them down a little. Good luck!

 

[DDigitalguy06]

Thank u for the quick response.
I just don't wanna have to use speaker stand's. plus it will make my room ugly. that's why i'm mounting them on the wall. but thanks for the reply's.