No doubt, the magic of the MBL omnidirectional models is the dispersion pattern—the linear polar response and power response. Dipole speakers also do this well with the advantage of less room interaction at the sides where the front and back wave cancel. I find either superior to conventional speakers, all other things being equal. Still, all speakers do benefit from breathing room. It's best to keep first reflections delayed by several milliseconds.
Not to surprised about the disappointing bass. I believe they use a bandpass configuration for the bass unit.
Not to surprised about the disappointing bass. I believe they use a bandpass configuration for the bass unit.