Looking for the next level in imaging...

@polkalover Wrote:

Looking for the next level in imaging...

''Among the chief performance parameters we have identified are uniform polar response and directivity, smooth power response and low distortion. A secondary requirement is for accurate stereophonic imaging at close-in listening positions in the studio control room. A new family of constant directivity horns has formed tho basis of a new approach to monitor design, and we will now describe two monitor loudspeakers embodying them.''

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Mike

No ownership of anything at this level, but my guru says the MBLs are among the  best sounding speakers available, but also says they're hard to drive and are brutally revealing, so need top amplification.

He's also quite positive about the Clarysis Audio speakers.

The same guy uses Magico S5 MkIIs, but cost may be part of the equation in that selection.

IMHO omnidirectional speakers present a wide, deep sound stage but smear imaging.  Vivid Giya series is my recommendation.  Others I have heard are Borrensen, KEF Blades, Raidho, and Wilson.  My experience is also electronics play a critical part.  I did not realize the full potential of my Vivids sound staging and imaging until I upgraded from Krell to Burmester.  Eye opening.  Also power conditioning made a significant improvement in realizing the full potential.  Finally, follow the well written recommendations from @audiokinesis and @mikelavigne - gentlemen, well said.  

Kef Blade is a very solid choice for imaging at the price point. It is not critical to be in the sweet spot although it does that well also.

My Opus 3, Test Record 1 - Depth of Image, assists in speaker placement for greatest effect.  The 16 tracks describe what you should be hearing and where.  It's amazing (to me) how deep and wide the soundstage can be.  Then I am disappointed at the vast majority of recordings that showcase very little of this.  Leading me to believe 90% of the soundstage is in the recording and 10% is system dependent.  It is my opinion that throwing a lot of money at new equipment will not change that.