Bob Robbins' setup guide

Hi OP, I’ve attempted this Bob Robbins slash Sumiko method a couple of times and it seems to work pretty well, but what has always eluded me is Robbins’s description of a locked center image between the speakers that doesn’t move regardless of your listening position.

Just recently I’ve taken a stab at achieving this in earnest and am happy that I’ve got my speakers so that the image stays put SOMEWHAT. I’m not getting this religious experience people talk about when the two speakers are perfectly locked with a 26 foot wide soundstage, though it does sound pretty good. At this level a single millimeter of movement on the second speaker makes a difference so more trial and error is needed. 
 

I’d be curious if anyone else has achieved this perfectly locked center image in their setups? Was it the result of extremely subtle movement and did it deliver an epiphany?

There is no such thing as a "locked center image"which is a sure sign Bob Whatever does not know what an image is or how to listen. There is no end to the BS surrounding this hobby.

@mijostyn Don’t knock it till you try it. The express purpose of this approach is to optimize placement of the speakers you have within the room that you have BEFORE resorting to more expensive if not more BS-y upgrades in the hobby. It costs nothing and is illuminating.

Here’s his RMAF presentation to anyone who might be interested:

Bob who?

All the best,
Nonoise

@nixanthrope 

I use a type of speaker very few people know what to do with, an 8 foot tall, line source dipole.

Whatever works best for you.