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Tekton Double Impact phase issues?

Showed a photo of the DI's to one of Agon's most respected members and one of the things he said stuck with me. This member had a feeling that there might be phase issues. I am too new to the hobby to be sure what this might be or how such an issue may sound. Am hoping to travel to Houston for an audition at the dealership and want to make sure I know what to listen for in this matter. Are their particular recordings to use that may be able to test this possible phase problem? Many thanks.
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mr_m
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The one issue with phase problems, to me anyway, is if I'm sitting in the "sweet spot" and just move my head a few inches left or right, a single vocal or instrument may move several feet in any direction. (usually left or right). That creates a huge break down of the soundstage for me as I find it quite annoying. My latest speakers which are Vandersteens don't have this problem thank goodness....
Tim
mr_m
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Eric. The past speakers I've had with the type of phase characteristics I mentioned were Legacy. I liked their sound and still do. Just had to dial in speaker location and toe-in to minimize. Also minimize the movement of my head while listening. Although this could be tedious at times.
Hornguys,
My speakers are approx. 7 1/2' feet apart and 9 1/2' from the listening position. Also with a slight amount of toe-in for proper center fill. I don't feel this is to wide of spread by conventional standards....
Cheers,
Tim
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