Floorstanders with a large sweetspot

How close to the rear and side wall?

Ohms are made to go somewhat close but flush is not a good idea. 1.5 to 2feet or so canwork quite well. More will tend to deepen the soundstage mostly.

Yes, agree with PSB for something more conventional that I have heard that also excels. I could probably live with those! From my experience, those still sound best a couple feet out from the walls. Most speakers do, though some are designed to go flush/couple directly to walls and/or corners with perhaps some sacrifice in soundstage depth, which is not a concern for many. Klipschorn is the classic example. Rear ported speakers tend to be designed to do best further from rear walls in general, so probably avoid speakers that are rear ported.

"As a devotee for years of First Order Crossovers because of the phase correct delivery, I overlooked the directionality that they impart."

Lrsky, why is a first order crossover more directional?

I always thought dispersion to be more a result of other factors, like frequency, driver shape/topology, cabinet effects, etc.

Thanks.

Drew,

Makes sense. Thanks.