I’ve got a revelation for the screamers that want graphs and science to prove it all for them without their participation. Technical information is a great start, but in the end, how about you methodically switch your cabling directions and listen to a top shelf recording you are very familiar that not only has exceptional left to right soundstage, but also front to back? Change your cabling around and let your ears and your visceral senses fully engage. Do this several times over an extended period when you are in various frames of mind. Hell, have someone else change the cabling around for you (or not do it all at times to keep you honest) and keep a log of how it sounds compared to previous listening. I find listening in pitch darkness works the best, but that’s me. Easily achieved by simply closing your eyes. I think you’ll find graphs of readings on a test bench really aren’t as important in the end. The experience of great music washing over you is all that matters. Anyone that buys all of their components solely based on how they look on a pretty graph are missing what is most important.
Trust your ears and your other senses. If this doesn’t work for you best to pick a different hobby. You’ll find too much anger and frustration here and will spend too much time lashing out at others trying to beat them into a corner instead of finding the joy that comes from sonic bliss.
Trust your ears and your other senses. If this doesn’t work for you best to pick a different hobby. You’ll find too much anger and frustration here and will spend too much time lashing out at others trying to beat them into a corner instead of finding the joy that comes from sonic bliss.