When I replaced my BAT VK5i and 150 SE monoblocks to the new setup, my sound stage shrunk big time. BAT is known for big and deep sound stage, but I didn’t expect I would lose over 50% of the depth and 1/4 of width. So the equipment is important. I changed PC, IC, and speaker cables. They made less than 5% difference.
I moved the speakers further away from the back wall and pointed them outward and that helped. But you can only do so much before the soundstage losing it’s focus. So I agree equipment may be the most important factor.
I moved the speakers further away from the back wall and pointed them outward and that helped. But you can only do so much before the soundstage losing it’s focus. So I agree equipment may be the most important factor.