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Speakers that can reveal orchestral instruments' positions

Can you tell the positions of instruments in orchestra from your favorite orchestral music CD/SACD/LP/...?
For example, horns and percussion from the back and strings from the front?
Telling the left and right positions are not that hard, but the front and back? 
If your answer is convincing yes, could you tell me about your speakers/amps/source/cartridge and the recording?
I could feel a little bit of 3D imaging on my Apogee Diva, but not as much as I could when I listen to orchestral music from live concerts. I feel far less from my Harbeth C7es and Tyler Linbrook signature systems. 

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richopp
760 posts
 
Magneplanars, of course, but your ROOM is more important than any speaker.  

Work with your dealer, assuming you have a REAL dealer, to ensure that your room is set for the best sound.  THEN try all the speakers you want. 

If you have good electronics, listen to the Maggies last.

Then pick whatever speakers YOU like best.  FYI, when Jim invented these speakers back in the 1970's, one of his main goals was to be able to do what you are asking, so...

Cheers!
richopp
760 posts
 
@ihcho As I posted above, YES, your ROOM is the most important element of any sound system.

Of course the quality of the recording is important.  Direct-to-Disc recordings from Sheffield Labs and others are about as good as it gets.  Decca as well, and some above mention many others.

I stand by my suggestion: adjust your room, get some good recordings, and then try Magneplanars last.

Cheers!
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