With speakers that are permanent fixtures on your home, considering their placement is paramount for the best sound quality (and so you don’t have to move them around once they’re installed). While placement can be an aesthetic choice, it also affects the sound quality. “We recommend placing passive speakers about 10 feet apart and no more than 10 feet above the listening area for a clear, immersive sound experience,” says Clemens. But consider your own space and place the speakers where you will use them the most.