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Monitor speakers that disappear:best image/staging

In the past, I've had speakers that could throw an image creating an uncanny impression that, even if the image was on the hard left or right, could not be identified as coming from the drivers or even the speakers (these were Apogee Stages, Wilson W/P6s,
and Kharma 3.2s).

Do any monitors do this (at least fairly well)? (Maybe Focal Diablos, Wilson Duettes, among the big names? What about some of the smaller names mentioned frequently in the threads on monitors)?

Many speakers still make me struggle to find the sweet spot and shift from left to right to get good imaging and transparency, which can be annoying even if the tonality is fine and the sonics are fine in all other respects.
rgs92
whitecap
110 posts
 
Seond vote here for Linn. We have the Akurate 212 (with JL Audio F112 sub) and they do a great job of imaging and projecting a large soundstage into our flowing living room/open kitchen area. When auditioning monitors, a big criteria for us was excellent imaging/disappearing/exceeing sides, etc. -- and not be limited to the sweet spot. Akurate 212 does the job wonderfully (as does the Linn Katan, mentioned above, provided its a smaller room). There is a pair of 212's for sale here on the Gon now for $3,500, an incredible value.

Joseph Audio Pulsar is jaw dropping for what you want. And obviously the Dynaudio C1 is a spectacular performer (but IMHO must have a sub if your room tends to large). Have fun.
musicfile
341 posts
 
I have to include the Ridge Street Sasons in this camp
They image like no other

I don't mean to sound like a fanboy
but they are great speakers imo
darosenb
49 posts
 
Okay. I'll third it. I've owned the Shelby+ Kroll Nano monitors for two years, and they will TOTALLY disappear on most recordings. And by disappear I mean put-your-ear-right-up-to-the-speaker-to-make-sure-they're-working disappear.

Couple it with the S+K matching sub - one is fine in my room - and you will be astonished at the sound these babies deliver.

No foolin'.
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