Soundstage - Too much?

I don't think you can have too wide or too deep of a soundstage as long as you don't give up imaging. My soundstage is simmilar to Cornfedboy, well beyond the side walls and very deep, on some recordings (Dr. Johnson - RR sound test) the back wall is 30' deep. I have a fireplace 7' back from the speakers, I've often thought the singer is in the firebox! Very cool.

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I found the sound stage is very dependence on the recording or mastering process. If you have Roger Water's "Amused to Death" or "Casino Royale" then you have have sound stage beyong the speakers. With "Amused to Death" you'll actually get 180 degree surround sound effect. It's pretty cool. However, in classical music, I have yet to find a recording that will project the sound stage beyond the speakers in a convincing matter. If you know of one, please let me know.

Copland 100 on Reference Rec. "Fanfare for the common man" the entire hall is there, front, sides and around. I think alot of the RR recordings extend the stage.