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What Happpened To The Elusive Soundstage?
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<blockquote data-quote="Air" data-source="post: 1156661" data-attributes="member: 15182"><p>Thanks for the link and background inf. Some valuable insights, particularly emphasising that it is fake news that front-ported speakers can be placed closer to the wall than rear-ported speakers.</p><p></p><p>The challenge is that the wall behind the speaker is not the only boundary to consider when setting up a speaker. In many instances, the floor, ceiling and side walls also play an essential role. The floor is often factored in, but the ceiling could also be a culprit. In many modern homes, the ceiling is low and, in effect, could be detrimental to the soundstage if not addressed.</p><p></p><p>There are no easy answers, and experimentation in the room is critical. I also often say that the choice of speaker can make your life easier or more demanding given a specific room. It is a balancing act and often includes compromises.</p><p></p><p>If only it was easier, perhaps as easy as it is to get a new speaker or other components, to get a new room with ideal dimensions, ideal wall structure, layout and circulation etc. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Air, post: 1156661, member: 15182"] Thanks for the link and background inf. Some valuable insights, particularly emphasising that it is fake news that front-ported speakers can be placed closer to the wall than rear-ported speakers. The challenge is that the wall behind the speaker is not the only boundary to consider when setting up a speaker. In many instances, the floor, ceiling and side walls also play an essential role. The floor is often factored in, but the ceiling could also be a culprit. In many modern homes, the ceiling is low and, in effect, could be detrimental to the soundstage if not addressed. There are no easy answers, and experimentation in the room is critical. I also often say that the choice of speaker can make your life easier or more demanding given a specific room. It is a balancing act and often includes compromises. If only it was easier, perhaps as easy as it is to get a new speaker or other components, to get a new room with ideal dimensions, ideal wall structure, layout and circulation etc. ;) [/QUOTE]
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