Electrostatic positioning 1A


Here's a twist on this well-flogged subject: Bass vs. depth vs. midrange vs...How to restore the midrange balance when positioning speakers far off the front wall? The situation: when placed more than a few feet off the front wall the bass and depth are great (good news), but the vocal image becomes less palpable (ugh). Placement restrictions create only these two options. How do I restore the vocal presence that's there when the speakers are closer to the wall? Can we have it all?!
douglikesaudio

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I second the notions of experimenting with toe (and even distance between the speakers) to try and correct the situation you've described. This proved to do the trick with my CLS's.

Tom's point regarding diffusers directly behind the panels is also a viable possibility as this is something that is commonly done over the years with CLS/SW800 systems. I haven't gotten around to it yet, though.

Aren't esl's a hoot when it comes to placement,(not to mention associated equipment)? A labor of love, indeed.