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Question about sound stage

In every recording, the soundstage sounds skewed to the right in my room.  I can hear musical instruments to the left, but the singer is ALWAYS on the right.  Is that normal or is there something likely going on with my speaker placement or room setup?  FYI, I am audio newbie.  My setup is as follows: Franco Serblin Accordo Essence speakers; Luxman 590axii integrated amp; Antipodes K40 music server; Weiss DAC 502.  Silversmith ribbon cables.  

My audio environment is less than ideal to say the least.  My speakers face my rather large office desk and only one speaker is optimally spaced from the wall.  There is no other way to arrange my office, so it is what it is.  I can always include a picture of those who are curious or think it would be helpful.  Also, I haven't gotten around to learning how to use the Weiss's DSP room correction function yet, so perhaps that would help.

Thanks.


Bill

wtb
wtb OP
35 posts
 

Thanks for the great suggestion everyone.  I really appreciate it. 

 

Bill

aeschwartz
40 posts
 

I had a similar problem until an otolaryngologist cleaned the wax from my ears.

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barts
775 posts
 

Although this sounds too simple...chose a recording that you know well that is a particular offender. Turn the balance knob completely to the left (or disconnect the right speaker) give it a good listen. Then do the opposite. Results?

Regards,
barts

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herbreichert
34 posts
 

if the Luxman has tubes try swapping them from one channel to the other 

 

hshifi
572 posts
 

Hello,

Maybe the tweeter is out in the left speaker. I agree with the cable swap or even an interconnect swap. Maybe your hearing in one ear is going out. Or try toeing in the left speaker more towards you. It could be something with your speaker crossover, but the speaker cable or maybe just swap the two speakers first. Try only one thing at a time and then put it back and try the next variable. This includes the balance control on the Luxman. Also, Do you have another pair of speakers you can try even if they are different model. 

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