Are you a lover of music? Or do you just want to experience your series and TV programmes at their best with the best sound? Then speakers are a good investment. But do you just put your speakers on your TV cabinet, on a stand or do you hang them? The choice you make can have a significant impact on the sound and listening experience.
In this blog, we tell you how to get the most out of your speakers and discuss the pros and cons of both placing and hanging your speakers.
How to pay attention to your speakers
If you want to get the most out of the sound from your speakers, a number of factors are essential to keep in mind. This will help you get the most out of your speakers, whether you set them up or hang them.
Placement and installation
The right position and the way your speaker is installed is crucial for the sound quality of your speaker. So make sure you follow the guidelines for placing your speaker (these are often in the manual). These include, among other things, that it is best to place the speakers at ear height. This allows the sound to reach your ears best as it reaches them directly.
Make sure the speaker is stable
When placing speakers, it is very important to take stability into account. If a speaker is not stable, it will move due to the vibrations of the sound. Just small movements can cause the sound to not come out of the speakers optimally.
Play the speakers the right way
When playing music through your new speaker, you will find that the sound may not be optimal right away. Tuning in a speaker is very important. After a while, you will notice that the sound changes and sounds better. This process often takes a few hours.
Invest in good cables
The cables of your speakers can also affect the sound. For example, cables that are too long can cause signal loss. Besides, investing in good cables is definitely worthwhile if you want to benefit from the best sound. Do you have good cables? Then installing them properly is also an art. Make sure you follow the manual for this to make sure you do it properly.
The volume of your speakers
Maybe you're tempted to turn your speakers' volume up to maximum when your favourite song comes on. Logical, but it's not really good for your speakers. If you often turn your speaker up too loud, it will break down faster and the sound will become significantly distorted. So it's better to turn down your sound a little, then your speaker will last longer.
Placing your speakers using a speaker stand
Let's start right away with the fact that simply placing your speakers on a piece of furniture is never advisable. This will greatly affect the quality of the sound. If you do want to put your speakers down, you can use a speaker stand. These stands provide a sturdy and stable surface for your speakers, allowing you to place them at the ideal listening height for an optimal sound experience. With various height options and adjustable features, you can fine-tune the position of your speakers to suit your listening environment.
The benefits of positioning your speakers
- Easy to set up: Especially with a speaker stand, it is very easy to set up your speaker. No need to drill into your walls and you can simply click your speakers onto the stand.
- Flexible positioning: Once you've clicked your speaker onto the stand, you can put it almost anywhere in your home. If you want to move it sometime, that's easy too.
- Easy to maintain: When the speakers are set down, you can easily access them for maintenance. You can easily access the cables and connections.
The disadvantages of placing your speakers down
- Space consumption: Floor-standing speakers can take up valuable floor space, especially in smaller rooms. This can limit the flexibility of your interior design.
Hanging speakers with a speaker bracket
If you want to hang your speakers on the wall, you can use specially designed speaker brackets. These brackets offer a safe and stable way to hang your speakers, saving space in your home and achieving optimal sound reproduction. With different types of brackets, such as tiltable, swivel or fixed brackets, you can set the perfect position for your speakers. Speaker brackets are available in different sizes, allowing you to choose a solution that best suits your speakers and space.
The benefits of hanging your speakers
- Save space: By hanging the speakers on the wall, you don't need to use floor space. This gives you more space on the floor for other furniture. An added benefit of this is also that children and pets cannot get near the speakers.
- It's tighter: Speakers concealed on the wall generally look tighter in the interior. They are less noticeable than if you put them down, which can make it attractive to people who don't want speakers too conspicuous in their home.
- Improved acoustics: Hanging speakers can help improve room acoustics, as you can better adjust the placement. There is less chance of sound reflections from floors and furniture, making the sound clearer.
The disadvantages of hanging your speakers
- Tougher to install: When hanging speakers, the installation is often a bit more complicated. It requires drilling into the wall and you may have to work beyond your means to do so.
- The speakers are not at ear level: For the best sound from your speakers, it is best to install it at ear level. If you hang your speakers on the wall, this is often not done at ear height. This can make the sound less optimal.
- It's a permanent change: Because you have to drill into the wall, hanging the speaker is a (semi) permanent change to your interior. As a result, you are less flexible in moving the speakers.
Your personal preference: placing or hanging?
Both placing or hanging your speakers has its pros and cons. What you choose ultimately depends on your personal preference. What do you like better? What fits your interior better? And what is practical for you?
At Vebos we have both speaker stands to place your speakers and brackets to hang your speakers. So there is always a solution for placing your speakers. Do you have questions about our products or would you like advice for your personal situation? Feel free to contact us.
