@geoffkait
Can you describe (in writing here in this thread) how this track "works" in order that it is "fool-proof"?
Thanks.
>>>>>The XLO Test CD speaker location track is the OUT OF PHASE track. You have already determined that your system is in correct phase using the previous IN PHASE track. The objective of the OUT OF PHASE track is to allow incremental movement of the speakers until the sound of the voice on the track sounds like it’s coming at you from all around the room, I.e., completely diffuse. If the speakers are not (rpt not) in the absolute best locations, the voice will sound like it’s coming at you from a particular direction. The caveat here is that *completely diffuse sound* is very difficult or impossible to achieve without room treatment. Which is why I suggested a program of the XLO Test CD AND room treatment. Rome wasn’t built in a day. 😛
Thus, the reason I say this XLO Test CD method is fool-proof is because there is only ONE solution, only one set of speaker locations where you will get the sound coming at you from all around the room, instead of any particular direction, whereas the trial and error technique of moving a little, listening a little can only result in good locations but not the best locations. Without some room treatment it might be difficult or impossible to achieve this state of Nirvana. As room anomalies are discovered and addressed the sound will get better. And the sound will be perceived as more diffuse on the out of phase track.
There are details in the XLO Test CD instructions how to move each speaker incrementally according to the diffusion pattern you hear on the OUT OF PHASE TRACK.
WHEN THE SOUND IS THE MOST DIFFUSE ON THE OUT OF PHASE TRACK IT WILL BE THE MOST FOCUSED AND COHERENT WHEN PLAYING RECORDINGS THAT ARE IN THE CORRECT PHASE/POLARITY ON A SYSTEM THAT’S ALSO IN CORRECT PHASE.
Can you describe (in writing here in this thread) how this track "works" in order that it is "fool-proof"?
Thanks.
>>>>>The XLO Test CD speaker location track is the OUT OF PHASE track. You have already determined that your system is in correct phase using the previous IN PHASE track. The objective of the OUT OF PHASE track is to allow incremental movement of the speakers until the sound of the voice on the track sounds like it’s coming at you from all around the room, I.e., completely diffuse. If the speakers are not (rpt not) in the absolute best locations, the voice will sound like it’s coming at you from a particular direction. The caveat here is that *completely diffuse sound* is very difficult or impossible to achieve without room treatment. Which is why I suggested a program of the XLO Test CD AND room treatment. Rome wasn’t built in a day. 😛
Thus, the reason I say this XLO Test CD method is fool-proof is because there is only ONE solution, only one set of speaker locations where you will get the sound coming at you from all around the room, instead of any particular direction, whereas the trial and error technique of moving a little, listening a little can only result in good locations but not the best locations. Without some room treatment it might be difficult or impossible to achieve this state of Nirvana. As room anomalies are discovered and addressed the sound will get better. And the sound will be perceived as more diffuse on the out of phase track.
There are details in the XLO Test CD instructions how to move each speaker incrementally according to the diffusion pattern you hear on the OUT OF PHASE TRACK.
WHEN THE SOUND IS THE MOST DIFFUSE ON THE OUT OF PHASE TRACK IT WILL BE THE MOST FOCUSED AND COHERENT WHEN PLAYING RECORDINGS THAT ARE IN THE CORRECT PHASE/POLARITY ON A SYSTEM THAT’S ALSO IN CORRECT PHASE.