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

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.

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.

I had Focal Aria 906’s on the factory stands and could easily make mine disappear at the front of the room.  Soundstage was nice and wide, and you could not pinpoint the exact location of the speakers. Phantom center channel was right where it should be. In my room that ended up being with slight toe-out (not in).  What did you find with the 906 that you could not accomplish. As others have said a lot has to do with the room as well.  I have since moved on to Aria 926 with similar results (but the 926 require toe-in and a slight tilt forward). 

After you do all of the above, turn the lights off at night, poof…speakers disappear. I’m completely serious. After hours of placement experiments, some room treatment, center seat of sofa in just the right spot, well recorded track, lights off and my Klipsch disappear completely. The only thing you can see are a few LEDs and the beautiful glow of 845 output tubes. Spooky good!