LARGER SWEET SPOT WANTED Von Schweikert ?


Hi,

I'm running a pair of VTL MB185 Mono Amps and I'm interested in replacing my speakers. I do like good imaging, but I also enjoy being able to listen to music with someone. That being said, does anyone have a suggestion for speakers that don't have a tiny sweetspot? (please don't say Bose Acoustimass, lol!) I've been reading about the Von Schweikert, Silverline and Avatar. Does anyone have an opinion on them or any other? I have about $3000.00 to spend on the used market.

Thansk!
kensetsu

Showing 1 response by newbee

If you mean by larger sweet spot, the ability of someone sitting to either side of the sweet spot to get a good sense of soundstaging width etc, and not just hear mostly the speaker in front of them.........

Before you venture out to get new speakers, often getting a larger sweet spot can be accomplished by simply positioning the speakers so that the axis of the speakers cross in front of the listening position.

Works very well with a lot of dynamic speakers, and other than looking odd there is little down side, in fact it also tends to give a bit better focus to the center image because of a possible reduction or change in side wall and ceiling reflection patterns. Try it, its free.

I do it in my room and folks sitting in front of the speakers get a credible stereo image, not as pure as the sweet spot, but quite credible non the less. A side benefit is that I can also place the speakers closer to the side walls because of the reduced effect of the 1st reflection points.