Limited soundstage between speakers


No matter what the source, the soundstage in my system remains within the width of the speakers. I read with envy of systems which extend the soundstage outside the speaker boundaries. Is this a problem with my speakers, amplification, room boundaries or something else?

What change should I make to improve the soundstage?

gyrodec/shelter 501/exposure 3010s2d/ spendorA6

 

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Spendor broacher advertising shows their speakers facing directly forward while their Frequently Asked Questions shows toe in aimed at each ear at the listening position which appears to be a very slight isosceles triangle.

Using a familiar or proper recording I'd begin with the manufacturers triangle instructions. Moving a wheeled office chair slowly nearer and farther after any location adjustment may offer you some insight in determining the staging.

My speakers were designed for wide forward facing. Using an approximation of the golden thirds speaker and listening positioning has yield massive staging and acoustical speaker disappearance in my very reflective room.  

You could hire an experienced dealer to do the setup. Best of luck with it.   

Personally, I would never purchase speakers that were recommended or required  to be toed in.

Why?

Because of the Soundstage, to include every system I’ve owned, plus the live venue’s I’ve attended over the last 55 years. The only speakers I have toed in are studio monitors on stands for near field computer generated audio.