Limited soundstage between speakers


No matter what the source, the soundstage in my system remains within the width of the speakers. I read with envy of systems which extend the soundstage outside the speaker boundaries. Is this a problem with my speakers, amplification, room boundaries or something else?

What change should I make to improve the soundstage?

gyrodec/shelter 501/exposure 3010s2d/ spendorA6

 

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Why?

Because of the Soundstage, to include every system I’ve owned, plus the live venue’s I’ve attended over the last 55 years. The only speakers I have toed in are studio monitors on stands for near field computer generated audio.

@mahgister I didn't read your manifesto but I hope he isn't just suffering from bad reflections.  I did address that in my original post. --Jerry

Buy a dozen 6' artificial ficus trees and place a couple behind the speakers, between the speakers, nest to the speakers to diffuse wall reflections behind your listening position and int he corners behind the speakers.  Last I looked these artificial trees were $40 each at the At Home store.  

These artificial ficus trees act as very effective diffusers.  They are easily moved and can help "fix" a room.

You can add more (I'm up to around 18).

That's a start, and a LOT cheaper than audiophile room treatment.