You can download this test, to check your system's performance, in that regard: (http://www.audiocheck.net/audiotests_ledr.php) The 'Listening Evironment Diagnostic Recording' is also included on this Chesky CD: (http://www.discogs.com/Various-Chesky-Records-Jazz-Sampler-Audiophile-Test-Compact-Disc-Volume-1/release/2818064)
Soundstaging test tracks: Height
"Im not in Love", 10 cc, Original Soundstracks, orig vinyl lp-this is great for testing soundstage height...which is the holy grail of the listening experience...the opening lush arrangements should create an expansive, floor to ceiling dimension, with good lateral dispersion as well...there is also a break down in the middle of the song that duplicates these atmospherics...my test notes for my system" "Clean,fast, and very open." What are others using(speaker wise) to achieve these results?