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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.
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hasse
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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.
Nearfield with big panels is IMHO more like listening to big headphones or like sitting within the orchestra... which is a very unusual seat :)
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sbank
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@alanholvey 
That's an interesting perspective but goes against what most planar manufacturers suggest and how they choose to demo their products. For example, Sound Lab suggests ideally sitting >=12ft. away from the speakers.
Since your MLs have dynamic woofer, they will behave differently. Cheers,
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ct0517
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Since your MLs have dynamic woofer, they will behave differently.


True, but bass is bass. Unless you are using EQ with Subs - it is important for full range speakers without EQ’ed bass panels/woofers, to be on one of the room’s bass loading points for good bass.

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