Von Schweikert VR 3

Close your spacing between the speakers up to 7-8 feet ane reduce the toe in. The large distance between them is likely leaving a hole in the middle of the soundstage. You are compensating for this with the extreme toe in.

I agree, mine are about 7 ft apart, with no toe-in. I don't have any speakers that image well more than about 7-8 ft apart. My Sttafs are set at about 5 1/2 ft and throw a big sound stage.

Bdgregory,
Do you have VR3's as well as the Staffs?

yes I do.

According to the owner,these speakers have been sitting untouched for about 4 years. They seem to have just needed some breaking in. I've been playing them as much as possible for about 10 days now. At Bdgregory's suggestion, I've returned them to the original starting placement, approx. 7ft apart, facing straight ahead, no toe-in. Vocals are now locked in focus. I guess they were just stiff! Thanks to all for the guidance!!

i only have one vr 3.i bought it for the bass response.that is i might add truly great.midrange is also excellent.i run mine with the rear tweeter off as well.positioned straight ahead about 9 ft apart.best speaker i have owned for the money.i was fortunate to have paid less than 100.00 for the speaker.