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You've finally put together your dream hi-fi system, but what comes out of the speakers doesn't sound like the one you get from the dealer: the bass booms, the soundstage is unclear and the high tones literally cut into your eardrums. Good speakers alone don't make good sound. The speaker setup is an often underestimated factor when it comes to the sound of the hi-fi system. In this webinar, in-akustik product manager Guido Lay explains what you should pay attention to and how you can get the best out of your speakers. 00:01 A room makes up 30% of the sound 01:55 Rely on your ears 03:10 Phantom sound source 04:17 How does sound spread 05:16 Effects of different rooms and their properties 08:17 Speaker types 09:26 The 1/5 shelf 10:50 How do you place a speaker in a room 16:41 Listen, listen, listen! The music selection. 20:13 FAQs About Guido Guido has the ultimate high-end gene. For over 30 years he has been responsible for marketing our audiophile sales brands at in-akustik. A life without music (and biking) is hard for him to imagine. He has acquired all of his know-how himself over the years and has always kept up with the times. Nostalgia meets digital: His expertise ranges from classic vinyl playback to high-res audio streaming. And he also manages our IT ;-) About the in-akustik HiFi Convention: The first in-akustik online Hifi Convention took place on April 3rd/4th, 2022. It was the start of a free online event series where hifi fans can enjoy specialist lectures, product presentations, expert interviews and guides on the topics of hifi, streaming, home cinema, etc. from the comfort of their own home on the sofa. We have now decided to make the videos of the first edition of the HiFi Convention available on YouTube for anyone interested. Here you can see Part 4 of 18: Setting up speakers "correctly" - practical tips for the optimal sound of your system