I will second the Larsen and KEF suggestions. I have not heard the Larsens, but they are consistently reviewed well. And I have KEF Reference, the concentric design makes for a large sweet spot and very good imaging.
Looking for the next level in imaging...
I enjoy my system every time I sit down and listen. But as we all do, we get the itch to seek improvement! I am intrigued by Omnidirectional speakers such as MBL’s, German Physiks etc. and breaking free from the head in a vice sweet spot to get better imaging throughout the room and better the imaging in the sweet spot! I believe changing the speaker will deliver on this quest! What speakers would you look at? Or would changing a component yield the result? Has anyone gone from the traditional dispersion speaker to an omnidirectional?
current speakers are Martin Logan Ethos
budget $20-30K...could stretch if something is exceptional
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Two specific ways to increase soundstage depth, as you seek. First, increasing the distance of your speakers from the front wall can have a huge impact. If this works in your room, it would be my first move. Second, consider a tube based amplifier. My McIntosh C22/MC275 do a much better job with depth than comparable solid state amps.
Also, are you working with a dealer or other professional? As noted above, this is a really complex process. An hour or two from an experienced person might be well worth the expense |
As @patrickdowns touched upon briefly with instrument placement I don’t see why so many here look for which instrument is where in a song. Are there more genres than classical orchestras that play music in such a way? Does most everyone here listen only to classical music? Surely it doesn’t matter as much in a studio where everyone is standing? And the sound is in the hands of the engineers anyway. With classical music being a small part of the world of music I fail to see the importance of what instrument is where in a song. I have some classical music in my Qobuz library and it sounds good but I really just want the music I like to listen to to sound great and not worry about what is where. Am I missing something to listen for that would improve my listening experience ? I listen to 60s 70s 80s 90s etc. |
What happens when you remove the table sitting between the listener and the speakers? I recognize that this is not a spouse approved move, but it might provide a no cost improvement. As mentioned above in reference to another poster, it is always helpful if we could see your components on your profile. I don’t have the expertise to analyze your component mix, but many here do. |
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