Dipole Asymmetry

Listening to my dipole speakers . Funny thing just happened . My dog just walked behind one of them and the soundstage stayed consistent . No adverse affects were audible . Crazy !

She’s a Bullmastiff ;-)

I agree with prior post re trying to maintain symmetry by placing something acoustically equivalent behind the right speaker as well (perhaps even something on wheels, if can't locate there permanently).

I have ML Expression's (formerly had Summit's) in my asymmetric family room (with large open hallway on right side).  Using a combination of absorption and diffusion, via custom bookshelves behind the speakers, plus a bit more than the recommended "toe in," I've been able to tame the back wave so I still have a deep soundstage and centered image.  With a little creativity and experimentation, you should be able to make it work.

Would you please explain why you'd put absorption behind a dipole speaker, when part of the dipole concept includes reflection off the wall behind the speaker?

@cleeds the sound reflected off the wall behind the speaker is not a GOAL of dipoles it's the DOWNSIDE aka THE COST of dipoles. Try reading the setup tips page on Sound Lab's site for detailed explanation including the math. It boils down to minimizing what you hear from the late extraneous back wave of sound will give you the most satisfaction from dipoles.

The dynamic woofer behavior is another ball of wax with another pile of suggestions I'm sure. That's why I prefer full range electrostatics to hybrids. Cheers,
Spencer