Keep in mind that the room and how any speakers interact with the room acoustics matters almost as much as the actual speakers.
Speakers that disappear
I once listened to some speakers where i was surprised by their disappearing act - I don't remember the brand - I think they were stand mounted. I am currently looking for speakers - not too big - and was hoping for recommendations - I know other components matter too but I understand some speakers are noted for this trait and some don't. I listen mostly to classical and vocals, lighter pop - no hard rock (I assume the Beatles and 60's count as "light" :) ) Speakers I have
Harbeth PS3ER XD,
Martin Logan Stylos Speakers (wall mounted)
Aurum Cantus Leisure 2 Speakers,
Enigma Speakers - Enigma Oremus
Had Focal Aria 906
Thanks!
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+1 @rick_n Every flat surface in the room becomes a transducer and effects the original sound wave. Not known for the diminutive size or WAF but once you hear a proper open baffle set up correctly its hard to forget. |
Along with room acoustics and the speaker the gear used can be important. I had Magnepan 1.7i's (they are dipoles) and they were a bit harsh and beaming initially (they come with resistors to tame the high end if needed). I upgraded to 3.7i's and they were better/ smoother/less beamy. I upgraded the amp's, pre-amp, streamer and added 2 subs and that helped make them open up the soundstage and added more 3D effect. When I added noise control with high end switches with ground plane noise control and fiber and two CAD Ground Control boxes the speakers do a much better job of disappearing with most tracks. |
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