Golden Ratio Speaker Placement
What is it for? Provides ideal coordinates for stereo speakers and listening position according to the Cardas golden ratio method.
This method is for 2-speaker stereo systems only. For multichannel (home cinema) setups, use the Home Cinema Speaker Placement Calculator.
Room Dimensions
Results
Formulas and Source
- Distance from side wall = Room Width × 0.276
- Distance from front wall = Room Width × 0.447
- Listening position from front wall = Room Length × 0.38 (approximately 1/φ², φ = golden ratio)
Source: Cardas Audio (cardas.com/system-setup), cross-checked with six independent sources. Cardas itself notes that this method is designed for stereo systems only.
If you also want to check how close your speakers should be to the back/side wall from an SBIR (speaker boundary interference response) perspective: SBIR Simulator →
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