Limited soundstage between speakers


No matter what the source, the soundstage in my system remains within the width of the speakers. I read with envy of systems which extend the soundstage outside the speaker boundaries. Is this a problem with my speakers, amplification, room boundaries or something else?

What change should I make to improve the soundstage?

gyrodec/shelter 501/exposure 3010s2d/ spendorA6

 

rrm

Showing 1 response by daledeee1

The original poster is nowhere to be found,while others fight amongst themselves. We don't know much about his room.  So I will cast a wide net of ideas.  I messed around with my system for a couple years before I was satified with the sound.  Your speakers look nice and should image well.  Here are some factors that could cause your symptom:

Too close to side walls

Too close to back wall

Wired wrong

Excessive phase cancelling due to reflections, comb filtering

A sub can help focus the playback

Springs under speakers.  This helps but something else is wrong.

If you have a dedicated room, then this is easier.  Some of the setups mixed with furniture in living areas will sound just like your system does now.  My guess is room treatment but need more information.