Holographic imaging

I agree with Detlof but I'd like to add that once ones equipment and the recorded music and room is capable of the holographic image, speaker placement is paramount.

I have an absolutely beautiful 3-d sonic hologram image with my electrostics. When my housekeeper just nudges them ever so slightly (i'm talking 1/4 inch...), that image is grossly effected.

Only too true Cerrot. Luckily my stators are too heavy to be moved by housekeepers. Wished I had some, h.-keepers that is.(:

Though it might be an anthema to those who fancy omni-directional (or those trying to aproximate that goal) speakers, I can't help but wonder what omni's might sound like in a heavily treated room that would mitigate the surrounding reflections.

I know no one believes me but the electronics play a greater role in imaging than any of you or I believed. If you get a chance to hear the H-Cat amp, perhaps at the RMAF, you will know what I mean. I thought with my careful set up, speaker placement, vibration control, and room treatments in an already good sounding room that I had excellent imaging and close to realism. I won't say that I have absolute realism now, but I was only about half way before.