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Importance of Soundstage/Imaging

Here's an article from the on-line site Audiophilia about designing an audiophile loudspeaker. The author lists eight properties that an audiophile loudspeaker should possess.

In order of importance the properties are:

1 - imaging
2 - openness
3 - coherence
4 - air
5 - detail
6 - timber
7 - bass
8 - dynamics

My question is what is your preference for the order of these properties?

My preference is timber, dynamics, detail, bass, coherence, imaging, openness, air.

My second question is does your system accurately reflect your stated preferences?

One thing I really like about the article is how Michael Levy, the author, gives specific examples of the sound properties. Also, by coincidence, I just watched "Romeo Is Bleeding" this morning.
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schubert
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Ps, you sound like a candidate for Ohm's.

FWIW, I was at a home recently where the owner had a pr of Bose 901's set up with the front a few feet from the wall with the one driver at the back pointing at his listening chair.
Actually did not sound bad.
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mapman
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Real audiophiles don't use OHM or Bose. :^)

Way too easy.....
ps
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Ohms, yes, I've considered them and have exchanged emails with John.

Mapman, your comments are very funny! "way too easy…" Yeah, I'd have to turn in my audiophile man card.
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mapman
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I have 3 pair all bought or refurbed in recent years. My fate is sealed. :^)
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I've actually considered OHM's and exchanged a few emails with John. We'll see.

Mapman, that's funny. "way too easy!" I'd have to turn in my audiophile man card wouldn't I? :)
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