Monitor speakers that disappear:best image/staging

Linn Tukans and Katans do a great job. I upgraded from those to a set of Tekton 6.5t (cheaper than the Linns and I can get my choice of finishes). Great speaker!

I've found Joseph Audio to be consistenly good in the disappearing act category. Audio Physic does well in that area too, along with many of the others already mentioned.

Haven't read all the other posts, but inert stands and sweating the details in positioning are obvious starting points. The other thing is that a lot of manufacturers don't go the extra mile to ensure all drivers are matched to very tight tolerances, and I think that could also play a role here.

Lastly and maybe most importantly I'd also mention the room itself. In properly treated rooms images most always seem to be locked in solid, and if a room is not properly treated I find it can be a crapshoot and I too often find myself shifting my head a little left or right to lock things in (especially the center image). As is so often stated here, a treated room is probably one of the most important and most commonly neglected areas in our hobby. I'll also second Newbee's comment about ears not always being perfectly balanced -- good to get that checked especially among us audiophools.

Seond vote here for Linn. We have the Akurate 212 (with JL Audio F112 sub) and they do a great job of imaging and projecting a large soundstage into our flowing living room/open kitchen area. When auditioning monitors, a big criteria for us was excellent imaging/disappearing/exceeing sides, etc. -- and not be limited to the sweet spot. Akurate 212 does the job wonderfully (as does the Linn Katan, mentioned above, provided its a smaller room). There is a pair of 212's for sale here on the Gon now for $3,500, an incredible value.

Joseph Audio Pulsar is jaw dropping for what you want. And obviously the Dynaudio C1 is a spectacular performer (but IMHO must have a sub if your room tends to large). Have fun.

I have to include the Ridge Street Sasons in this camp
They image like no other

I don't mean to sound like a fanboy
but they are great speakers imo

Okay. I'll third it. I've owned the Shelby+ Kroll Nano monitors for two years, and they will TOTALLY disappear on most recordings. And by disappear I mean put-your-ear-right-up-to-the-speaker-to-make-sure-they're-working disappear.

Couple it with the S+K matching sub - one is fine in my room - and you will be astonished at the sound these babies deliver.

No foolin'.