On the Floor
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gjposner
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While I am not sure why you are asking this question (Not trying to be a dick sorry) but it makes the most sense to us. Many buy equipment because they like the look. Wall mounting is generally reserved for small speakers that wont tear the wall down, otherwise we love our floor-standing monsters
Also, some big speakers just look cool, I call that a Second Type of Cool, not necessarily useful, but it looks good, and yea, we may want to show it off 
71Challenger
Super Member
I too wondered why but then usually the gear sitting on the floor is over 75 lbs so I guess it saves the back from having to lift them into place on a rack or stand.
stereofanboy
Addicted Member
When I carry a new piece of gear into my listening area, it's at about waist height. Putting it down near the floor would be needlessly risking my back. I guess if I dragged it in, then leaving it on the floor would save lifting it.
I think he's referring to a lot of system photos where you see gear - not heavy gear either, sometimes even small tube amps - basically on the floor between the speakers.
Possible reasons:
1. Test or temporary setup was photographed, not meant to be permanent
2. Minimizing clutter in the room and between speakers (possibly related to imaging?)
3. Can't afford a rack even though the rig cost thousands of $
OK that last one was tongue in cheek.
I haven't done this so I'm just speculating.
Possible reasons:
1. Test or temporary setup was photographed, not meant to be permanent
2. Minimizing clutter in the room and between speakers (possibly related to imaging?)
3. Can't afford a rack even though the rig cost thousands of $
OK that last one was tongue in cheek.
I haven't done this so I'm just speculating.
beatcomber
AK Member
I've been told it is for vibration control, to allow shorter speaker interconnect runs, and (in the case of tubes) maximum ventilation.
I would agree with the last two beatcomber, but wrt vibration, if it's bass coming from the speaker cabinets through the floor, wouldn't a rack give it a longer distance to travel, plus an extra set of feet to get through...
d16rr702
Active Member
not sure but it's pretty obvious....what I found from the first page of a Google image search for "audiophile"
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That last one looks like an average AK tinkerer's living room...
Can't explain the high-end looking stuff sitting on the floor or close to it in the other pics. I always thought that the average rack puts even the highest component at waist level, when the system should really be centered at eye level for ease of use.
Can't explain the high-end looking stuff sitting on the floor or close to it in the other pics. I always thought that the average rack puts even the highest component at waist level, when the system should really be centered at eye level for ease of use.
My amp weighs 125lbs. It's on the floor for that reason, and because I don't have a rack it will fit on.
Other reasons have been mentioned- keeping wire runs short, and to keep clutter from between the speakers, which is often related to achieving a better soundstage/imaging.
Other reasons have been mentioned- keeping wire runs short, and to keep clutter from between the speakers, which is often related to achieving a better soundstage/imaging.
awise1961
Super Member
I keep everything but my speakers secured in cabinets with doors.
My heaviest amp is just over 120lbs and it is one the bottom shelf of a Salamander cabinet. I would never recommend leaving components out on the carpet. Static electricity, dust, and wayward visitors would be my bigest concerns.
Al. wise
My heaviest amp is just over 120lbs and it is one the bottom shelf of a Salamander cabinet. I would never recommend leaving components out on the carpet. Static electricity, dust, and wayward visitors would be my bigest concerns.
Al. wise
Yes, when I say my Levinson amp is on the floor- it is on a platform, above the carpet. It needs to breath and air need to circulate through its heat sinks.
kevzep
Its all about the Music
I swap my gear around a bit, and I hate bending over and crawling around when I'm re-plugging my system....so all my stuff is in shelves and cabinets, easily able to pulled out to access the cabling at the back.........
I also dont want to be bending over to adjust my system or put my records on so my turntable is chest height and my Sansui G-9K is at belly height.....perfect......for me anyway....
I also dont want to be bending over to adjust my system or put my records on so my turntable is chest height and my Sansui G-9K is at belly height.....perfect......for me anyway....
dusty42701
Super Member
Weight is my biggest thing with placing amplifiers and gear. Heavy stuff is hard to lift up high and is easier to set at waist level or below. If you look through my pictures, you will notice that ALL of my gear is organized according to weight mostly. Lighter units go on the top.
Heavy units would not only be hard to place up top but they would make the shelf top-heavy and might even risk damaging other gear underneath if it is stacked (due to crushing). Most amplifiers and other gear that is under 25lbs, I have located closer to the top. However my pro gear is a lot heavier so it is put near the bottom. The power amplifier that I use is 37lbs (if I recall) and is mounted in a 12U rack with seven other pieces of equipment, totaling out near 150lbs. This rack needs two people to lift and is placed on the second-most bottom shelf, next to my computer, which also weighs near 35lbs.
Heavier things go on bottom. ~185lbs on bottom, ~40lbs on top.
Heavy units would not only be hard to place up top but they would make the shelf top-heavy and might even risk damaging other gear underneath if it is stacked (due to crushing). Most amplifiers and other gear that is under 25lbs, I have located closer to the top. However my pro gear is a lot heavier so it is put near the bottom. The power amplifier that I use is 37lbs (if I recall) and is mounted in a 12U rack with seven other pieces of equipment, totaling out near 150lbs. This rack needs two people to lift and is placed on the second-most bottom shelf, next to my computer, which also weighs near 35lbs.
Heavier things go on bottom. ~185lbs on bottom, ~40lbs on top.
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