Previously I had a large planer speaker and I found out exactly as the originator of the question himself experienced. Even today with Martin/Logan SL-3 speakers I get much the same results. Anyway in both examples I have eperienced, much, much of the actual spacial experience comes from behind the speskers themself. Even more so if one listens quite close to the speakers themself. The closer one gets also all the many problems associated with room reflections themself dissaper. Thus the additional benefit of not requiring so many of the room treatment products avaliable today. And they can get quite expensive themself. Again, with planer speakers, the more you move them close to you, it is so much easier to become one with the music itself. More like being there. More real.
Planar speaker placement
Hi again. I just came across this, being new to the hobby, but would like to put it forth for those few who might not know it yet, and to get feedback from those that do and have experience with it. It being hk/limage theory speaker placement. I tried this with my Maggies and, holy cow. What a difference it made in my room! The speakers disapear from the room and the soundstage is amazing. The speakers are brought out about 40%of the room size from the wall, instead of the usual 2-4 ft, set very close to the sidewall, amd tweeters on inside. I'm sure the regulars here have heard about it, and would like to hear your thoughts. Thanks for your time.