First off, I apologize if this topic has been covered...
I would like to pose a question to the forum on my JBL 4350 studio monitor orientation. I know that JBL designed these speakers to stand or be flown. In both cases, the speakers are in there original horizontal plain. I was curious (because of room & convenience) if I would still be achieving (or at least nearly) the sound the JBL designers designed into these monitors, if I stood them on end vertically? I would have to re-orient the tweeters for the proper off axis response etc... and of course, I would not be able to use the midrange dispersion lenses. So that would place the woofers one above the other not side by side, and no mid/high lenses.
As far as my listening room goes. My listening position is around 14' in front of the 4350's with the speakers being placed in the corners of the room. The ceiling is vaulted so around 7.5' on one end and 9' on the other and the room is carpeted. It would sure be nice to have the speakers sitting vertically, but I am worried about the wave fronts, and interaction of the drivers in this configuration. Time alignment wouldn't be a problem. Anyway, I am toying with the idea. I would also like to build a couple really "classy" dollies for the speakers to sit on. The dollies would have wheels on them, so as to lend themselves mobile, so that I can more easily perform maintenance on the cabinets i.e. keeping them cleaned and oiled. I'm guessing this would also de-couple the speakers from the floor...
I appreciate all opinions on this subject. So I can make an informed decision on this basis.
Many Thanks, Tom