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What would you say is THE MOST important factor to good imaging?

Experience has taught me that hardware is critical, but of course so are the room/treatments, the speakers themselves,and the recording's engineering/mastering quality.

But I would have to say that the biggest influence is the room, with speakers and mastering a close second...

What do you say?

Michael
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ozzy62
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Balance control knob

Now that's funny. I don't care who you are...........
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mkh1099
What would you say is THE MOST important factor to good imaging?

No horns, toe in just right, stable speaker footing, nothing between the speakers, that means equipment rack/s tv ect.
Speakers should be out from the back wall, and in from the side walls.

Cheers George
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Contrary to George’s opinion, horns can provide excellent imaging if somewhat reduced SS depth. Just another pointless dig at horns he feels he must insert.

Oz
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Another vital factor is the quality of your hearing. If the sensitivity and frequency detection of your ears is different, your brain can’t optimally decode and place images in their proper place. I know from personal experience.
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