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Can good soundstage be had in small room

I have a rather small living room measured at about 11 x 18 feet. I currently have a modest set up that does a good job at replaying music, but I think I am ready to move up.

The problem is that since my room is pretty small, even if I get a nice system, I won't be able to get good soundstage regardless how good the equipments are.

With the room as it is right now, to maintain a listening position of about 9ft from the speakers, the best I can do is to place the speakers at about 1.5 from the front wall, and even then I have to sit right up to the back wall.

So my question is can I get a nice soundstage given the limited space between my speakers and the front wall?
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ipy
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Yes, check out the web link below for Cardas method of speaker placement.
http://www.cardas.com/insights/index.html
Select "Room Setup" on the right side bar. I 'm using this method in my smallish dedicated room 15.6 x 10.5 x 8(LxWxH) with very good results ie: with quite a wide and deep "perceived" soundstage. Speakers are Platinum Solos and they are toed in slightly towards the listening seat.
Good luck.
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