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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!  

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hk_fan
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My Rockports completely vanish.

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nooshinjohn
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They rarely ever get mentioned in a conversation like this, but my Polk Audio Legend L 800 are among the best speakers I have ever heard when it comes to the disappearing act. They require proper set up and replacement, but if you take the time to do it they will simply vanish into the ether. Associated gear is also important, and my system consists of Carver Raven monoblock, McIntosh C2300, and Simaudio 680D…

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wspohn
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In my experience the best speakers at disappearing tend to be planar - the original Quads were quite good and ones that I still own, primarily because of this particular attribute, are Martin Logan CLS.

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steve59
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This, Why I liked MQA so much, the hi rez mqa was so spacious sounding that the room, speakers and everything in it disappeared.....

  I find the further I can get speakers away from reflecting surfaces the easier they vanish audibly. 

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RE:  the Quad ESL 57's, which are the best sounding speakers ever created (with the right set up) - both the Maggie LRS+ and Harbeth 30.1/2's and 40.2/3's (with the right set up) (which I also have) sound very, very close to the ESL 57's!  All of the Harbeths sound very similar to them.

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