What are the disadvantages of having to little or to much spaceIt will not sound as "correct" as it otherwise *could*.
between your speakers?
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It seems to me that the ideal distance between the speakers varies from one recording to another depending on the mix and the instrumentation. I notice with solo piano and with string quartets that no one setup satisfies every recording. So I try to find a position that works most of the time. Maybe we need moving sidewalks with remote controls that would allow us to easily place the speakers close together for say, a solo guitar and far apart for an orchestra or big band. |
That’s a tough one. One reason why it might appear that speaker distance varies according to the recording is because the venues of the various recordings are all different. You are supposed to hear those differences, no? In terms of space, soundstage, ambience, etc. And the differences should actually be MORE APPARENT if the speakers are placed in the absolute best locations. And that can ONLY be done with a careful long term program of room treatment plus the fabled XLO Test CD speaker placement track IMHO. |
And that can ONLY be done with a careful long term program of room treatment plus the fabled XLO Test CD speaker placement track IMHO. @geoffkait Hello Geoff. To your point about the XLO test cd, which I then had a follow up with you where you stated (paraphrasing) it's the "in phase followed by out of phase" track which is used (diffusion), I'm of the opinion that any purpose built cd with these types of tracks could be used effectively, correct? For instance, in my case I use/have this one https://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/1526639/a/denon+audio+technical+cd.htm&frm=www.cd... Track 2 has in/out phase. Your opinion is appreciated. Thanks. |
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