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Best recordings to demonstrate soundstage?

I am interested in imaging and soundstage. I have picked up a pair of Thiel 3.6's and would like to test their imaging potential.

Box speakers are something of a problem for me because for some years I have listened to large planars, which throw up a huge soundstage. The Thiels have a much more constrained soundstage as compared to planars, yet they can seem wide and accurate and at times. With the right recordings they are absolutely amazing.

Hooverphonic and Morcheeba are 2 bands that I tend to use. Within their music there is so much going on. Sounds flying left and right, beautiful vocals centered, with layered vocals surrounding.

Can you help me increase my list? I love all kinds of music period. In your experience what is the best music and or tracks for highlighting soundstage?

Thank you,

Ron
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shadorne
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If you want live music with great Soundstage try

Harry James & his Big Band - Sheffield Labs...if Harry is not there in front of you and in your room then something is not quite right with the setup.

George Bensen - Weekend in LA - On Broadway - this is one of those rare live recordings that is holgraphic - the drums have been masterfully recorded.

If you want to hear a duet with distinct positions then try Robbie Williams "Me and My Shadow" or "Well Did you Evah" from Swing when your Winning. (this is with Count Basie Band and although the singers are standing but two feet apart you can easily hear this.)
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synthfreek
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Michael Stearns-The Lost World...immense.
mrjstark
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OSCAR PETERSON & DIZZY GILLESPIE XRCD2.
iF YOUR SYSTEM IS UP TO IT, YOU ARE GOING TO HEAR SOME SPOOKY ACTION AT A DISTANCE AND UP CLOSE.
ON TRACK 8, "Con Alma" - fIRST 20-55SEC. ARE JUST PLAIN SCARY.
I MEAN, IT SEEMS LIKE.......Dizzy Gillespie PLAYS HIS TRUMPET LOW (FACEING FLOOR) AND AT DIRECTION OF ABOUT 11:30 - THEN IT SEEMS LIKE HE IS RAISING UP AND IN YOUR FACE WHILE THE SOUND LEVEL GETS SO HIGH THAT IT IS ALMOST UNCOMFORTABLE (20SEC TO 55SEC FROM THE BEGINING).

THERE ARE MANY BUT THIS ONE WILL TELL YOU A THING OR TWO ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM.

HAPPY LISTENING
wildoats
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Sky Blue Sky, by Wilco has what I think is excellent soundstage plus has good dynamics. Kind of alt/country, sort of low key with good rock/dynamic moments.
thomasheisig
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All LSC, specially 2400 and 2500
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