I have always preferred having the speaker facing straight forward. I do take careful measurements that they are the same distance from the back wall and that I sit in exactly the midpoint between the two speakers. Yes, this makes for a VERY small sweet spot. But I am the only person who listens who even cares about imaging and the sweet spot so, I suit myself.
I have tried numerous times to toe in speakers in varying degrees, including directly at my sitting position. It makes for a larger sweet spot. However having them pointed straight forward allows for the image to go beyond the outside edge of each speaker. I much WIDER soundstage is achieved for me this way.
I have tried numerous times to toe in speakers in varying degrees, including directly at my sitting position. It makes for a larger sweet spot. However having them pointed straight forward allows for the image to go beyond the outside edge of each speaker. I much WIDER soundstage is achieved for me this way.