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Least sensative speaker to placement

I have a very odd room layout, that forces one speaker to be right next to a wall/window, while the other on the corner of a wall. The location is not ideal for speaker placement. I am wondering if there is any speaker out there that isn't sensitive to placement. The MBL's look like they wouldn't care where you place them, is that an option? Long story short, what speaker is the least sensitive to placement in a room?

Thanks

CJ
yetis
triode
263 posts
 
Horns are directive and so can be placed closer to side walls than cone speaks. Also, Gradient makes a cone model (forget the name) which is intended to be placed close to walls, and Audio Note and Klipschorns are meant to be placed in corners.
mrpresident
45 posts
 
What you need is a small two-way speaker and sub. Get a Tact Audio pre-amp with speaker AND room correction.
aball
2,016 posts
 
I have experience with integrating MBLs into a room and it sure isn't as easy as it might seem. We had a lot of difficulty getting the imaging right. But now they sound great.

The Klipschorn idea might work for you - they are designed to be placed smack dab in the corner of the room and the latest generations really sound great. Some of the higher end KEFs are also rather insensitive to placement and have the flexibility of tailoring the bass and treble to suit your specific room. I think the bigger Vandersteens also have that ability. Choosing the right model depends on how much bass you want and how large your room is.

Arthur
jimaxp
25 posts
 
This is easy...now. The new Podium panel speakers. Read the comments on Stereomojo's RMAF coverage. The panels were turned in opposite directions and still threw a perfect soundstage. Not even omins will do that.
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