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Are there speakers that disappear regardless of the recording?

I have a pair of B&W 805d3’s. Strictly analog system. Source is the Clearaudio Ovation, Hana SL cart. Herron VTPH-2A phono stage. Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II integrated amp. The speakers sound great most of the time. I have many records that cause the speakers to essentially disappear with a holographic sound stage, beautiful imaging and great dynamics. Some other records, not so much. Curious if there’s a way to achieve disappearing speakers no matter what recording you throw at them? Thanks!

paulgardner

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cd318
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What a great question!

In my experience some speakers 'disappeared' a little more than others.

My Tannoy Berkeley's don't disappear at all.

OK, they're better with some recordings than others, but I'm guessing a large wooden box made in the 1970s is never going to vanish completely.

I'm guessing it's something to do with both construction and presentation. Harbeth, for one, claim that the panel resonances in their speakers lie beneath the threshold of hearing.

And they have data to back themselves up.

However, unless a speaker is omnidirectional, I'm again guessing that you will always know the sound is coming from a pair of transducers.

 

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