I'm beginning to agree with @georgehifi, although not the general tone which is somewhat offensiveYes and probably because I've said it so many times now, I get a bit short with the "glitz queens" that can't see the forest for the trees.
I'm quite sure removing the equipment from the middle altogether will yield even better soundstage but I don't have that option.
Because they will not only hear great imagining and depth, but see it as well, if their shiny wall of equipment and rack is off to the side instead of between the speakers.
Cheers George