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Speakers that disappear

I once listened to some speakers where i was surprised by their disappearing act - I don't remember the brand - I think they were stand mounted. I am currently looking for speakers - not too big - and was hoping for recommendations - I know other components matter too but I understand some speakers are noted for this trait and some don't. I listen mostly to classical and vocals, lighter pop - no hard rock (I assume the Beatles and 60's count as "light" :) )  Speakers I have

Harbeth PS3ER XD,  

Martin Logan Stylos Speakers (wall mounted)
Aurum Cantus Leisure 2 Speakers, 

Enigma Speakers -   Enigma Oremus

Had Focal Aria 906

Thanks!  

ahal1
glenmschneider
7 posts
 

+1 for yogiboy

i heard some smaller Harbeths set up at a dealer where the soundstage was feet behind the speakers. Total disappearing act.
 

aleon
11 posts
 

Just got a new pair of PMC Twenty5.24i’s. Huge upgrade from the Buchardts I had previously. Soundstage and imaging very impressive. Nord 227wpc with upgraded op amp. QED Golden Anniversary XT cables. Music excellent disappearing act .Movies, you are there!

zlone
591 posts
 

KEF LS50’s image very well and are smaller. You can go up the chain as well, the Reference 1’s will do the trick too. I believe the coaxial tweeter/midrange design is a bit more forgiving in terms of placement and sitting position.

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phishhhhh4
86 posts
 

Think most will disappear if setup correctly 

dogearedaudio
85 posts
 

Some do it better than others. ;-)  Planars have been mentioned, Joseph Audio.  ProAcs are well-known for "disappearing" and throwing a big, open, coherent sound stage.  That's one of many things I like about my old Response 2's.  I'm rarely, if ever, concious of them.  Nesteroviches disappear amazingly well for an old-fashioned "box" speaker, but they're getting hard to come by and the drivers aren't replaceable.

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