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Originally Posted by PHC1
Open baffle speakers have their own unique challenges. I've spent much time with electrostatic speakers to know that they also need much space to breathe properly and benefit greatly from being way out into the room away from front wall. One can get in much tighter with conventional box speakers that are designed well. The soundstage however can be quite impressive with open baffles but at the same time it is no less impressive with well designed conventional speakers. Further discussion on the topic https://hometheaterhifi.com/editoria...ed-technology/ |
That's true, however Clayton Shaw says the Spatials only need to be 3' out from the front wall to perform very well. This is the same distance my Harbeths are from the front wall. He specifically designed them so they wouuld work better in real living spaces than audio showrooms.
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