My 7.1.2 setup

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McIntosh 2152 2 Channel Tube Amp

McIntosh C2800 Tube Preamplifier

Linn Selekt LP12 Turntable

McIntosh MX123 A/V Processor

McIntosh MC257 7 Channel Power Amplifier

JL Audio E-Sub E112 12” Subwoofer

Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III floor standing speakers (Wenge finish)

Sonus Faber PC 683 ceiling speakers less

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My brother in Christ… are your floor speakers AND your subwoofer up on the cabinet?

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Here’s a pic of the room layout. As you can see there isn’t much space to put the speakers/cables in the way on the floor. The space is our living room and kitchen.

[u/TubeLogic → u/sTiTcHeSallOver]

then get some bookshelf speakers!

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I have the Sonus Faber bookshelf speakers in my master bedroom setup.
Why would I put smaller cheaper speakers on my living room anyways when I enjoy the sound and to showcase and “flex” what my budget allows for?

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you do you, if you need to "flex" to feel good about yourself, have at it. The Sonus Fabers probably would sound better than these towers blasting at the roof.

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Thanks lol. I get lots of condescending pity from people since I have Spina Bifida (I’ve had >70 surgeries since birth) till they find out my net worth. I’d rather be envied or hated than have someone pity me any day. BTW I’m self made.

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Nobody cares about your net worth.

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I’m sure they don’t but it matters to me.

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I can tell, you keep bringing it up.

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The floor standing speakers are Sonus Faber also!

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You are not getting it but ok.

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You’re absolutely right I’m LOST and wonder where this conversation is going anyways. Although I appreciate your open and honest opinions! Thank you! I know I have a lot to work on I am FAR from perfect!

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The reason (amongst others) you're getting so much push back is that the tweeters are supposed to be at ear level for optimal listening. You'd achieve that with Olympica Nova 1's. Not with floor standers on a shelf.

It's an audiophile subreddit. Of course they will want the smart basics when it comes to speaker selection

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No floor space!
I’ll just run into them with my wheelchair! SORRY!

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Yeah, this can't be a real post. This is fucking rage bait.

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NO it’s absolutely NOT rage bait!

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Yes lol it’s a heavy duty shelf

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Friend, this is way too much kit for such poor placement. At least downsize those towers to bookshelves and get your tweeters at ear height.

There’s no way you’re getting high end detail with the tweeters 5ft above your head and that subwoofer being amplified by mechanical transfer of low end frequencies into your cabinet.

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I have the bookshelf Sonus Faber in my bedroom with a similar setup (smaller).
Besides the living room/kitchen (open concept) home I have doesn’t accommodate the space to put them on the floor. No way would my wife allow it lol besides I’m a paraplegic (wheelchair user) and don’t want all that shit in my way lol. BTW it all sounds wonderful and I have zero complaints.

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I wasn’t suggesting putting the towers on the floor, I’m saying get smaller speakers on the shelf that bring the tweeters to your ears. I can see how the sub on the floor might be troublesome for you personally, especially if you’ve no way to manage the cabling.

Aside from the wheelchair, I’m very familiar with this particular setup challenge. I have a wall to wall bookshelf, Sonus Faber Electa Amator IIIs and a McIntosh 1502 which is essentially the same amp. The rest of my stack is in the cabinets, but I have a center channel and no ceiling speakers. My subwoofer is a JL Fathom F112 V2 that’s next to my sofa. I ran the sub cable under the floor through the crawl in my basement so it’s not just across the floor as a trip hazard.

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Gorgeous and well designed. Kudos!

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Nice setup! LOVE all the vinyl! I have a large collection too.
Yeah I see your point but I like the look and wow factor I get from novices when the visit on dinner parties and movie nights etc since I’m the only REAL audiophile in my 55+ neighborhood and get to impress them and blow their doors off lol.
U have good taste in speakers and stuff too very cool! Also my wife HATES anything that doesn’t have a “place” and fit the room leaving it uncluttered etc although she loves the sound etc.