Speakers that image best from corners 12' apart


the subject line nets this query out, but I'm trying to find speakers to use in my living room. Klipschorns are out as this is a formal living room so WAF is a consideration. The room is 13'x15'. There is a wall unit 9' wide that will sit between the speakers. I've tried multiple speakers in this room but none like being spread that far apart. Presently I'm using Totem Sttafs and I pull them out into the room when listening. This isn't my primary listening room so I don't want to do that. I simply want a speaker that's optimized for corner placement and runs full range.

Budget-wise I'd like to stay under $1000, preferably well under that. I'm expecting to buy used.

Floor standing is preferred.

Is there a solution for me?

thanks!!
bdgregory

Showing 1 response by audioconnection

If you look at this with a strategy in mind
1st take a look at where the speakers are....
You have a side wall,a front wall and wall unit wall coming out beside your speaker.
With each wall we get natural wall gain so you are up in the bass 6 db per wall at about 80 hz
No matter what you try thats a good speaker you will still be way heavy in Mud at that point.
I would suggest you try the Vandersteen X 2 high Pass assesment box and start with lowest setting and work up until you hear a better bass transition and then install that value for the system.
you could also try a pair of pre owned Vandersteen 3A Sigs the Multi enclosure and small baffle less multi enclosure design will seem to disappear better than a box also its 4 inch lighter faster mid range will outperform other speakers in boxes with their slower 6 inch heavier driver and larger baffles trying to do the same midrange task.
Best Johnnyr