From what i have heard only the bet recording have sound that extends way beyond the speakers but what i have noticed the most is that they are always mixed by the same engineers or on the same labels even mono albums can have an enveloping sound when well done. Try some command records or some 1988 to 2000 rock records mixed by bob ludwig or masterdisc.
Why don't more recordings have soundstage outside of speakers
I always enjoy it when the recording has mixing that the instruments are well outside of the speakers. I think it's really cool and what justifying spending extra dollars for the sound. I just wish more recordings would do that. Most of them would just have the sound from in between the speakers.
What are some of your favorite recordings that have an enveloping soundstage well outside of the speakers?
What are some of your favorite recordings that have an enveloping soundstage well outside of the speakers?