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With its rich, balanced response, cardioid dispersion and full range bass, the Saranna speakers are excellent for both traditional hifi listening and home theater use. The cardioid dispersion pattern will minimize the effect of room reflections and improve clarity and spatial effects. On this page we share some advice for how to get the most out of your Saranna speaker system.

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Toe-in

Saranna is designed to play well with no (zero) toe-in, so placing the speakers parallel to the wall. This will give the largest soundstage, and due to the point source nature of the coax driver, it will still give you accurate stereo perspective. In short, the best of both worlds. If a more direct sound and slightly elevated highs is desired, you can experiment with slight toe-in towards the listening position. Toe-in will also widen the sweet spot, so it may be preferable for a lounge setting.
  • Recommended toe-in: 0-10 degrees
  • Suggested starting point: 10 degrees toe-in

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Distance from wall

Unlike many speakers, Saranna is designed to be placed close to the rear wall. This will give the speakers a slight boost in the bass region, and it will also give a more even response in the lower frequencies due to a reduction of the so called SBIR effect.
  • Recommended distance from the wall: ~10-20 cm (4-8 inches)
As always, you are encouraged to experiment. 10-50 cm may work well depending on your room and listening position.

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Distance and position

Distance: A pair of Sarannas have the capacity to fill large rooms. At the same time, the response is both neutral and smooth, which means it can also work well at shorter listening distances and in smaller rooms. Listening position: The traditional triangle with equal distance between the speakers as well as from each speaker to the listener is a good starting point with regards to position. Setting the speakers wide apart is usually better than a more narrow configuration. If you have the luxury of alternatives: experiment!