I agree that the spatial relationship between the listener and the speakers is really important. But my recent experience with the Transporter has demonstrated to me very clearly that this is not necessarily the most critical thing (unless, maybe, you are listening in an anechoic chamber).
In the real world, the size of the listening room, the relationships between the dimensions of the walls and ceiling and floor of that room, any irregularities (e.g. alcoves and windows), and all the things covering this (curtains, carpets, furniture, or the lack of them, and particularly how hard/soft the covering objects are) has a huge impact. Also, the placement of the speakers -how far they are from the walls and corners, is critical, as is how rigidly all of the components are connnected to the floor. This can all sound like a lot of audiofile mumbo jumbo, but all I can say to any doubters out there is just try these things and the truth will be revealed. In fact, unless you have really experimented with the way your system is set up, try it anyway. I think you will be amazed. -- Transporterator ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Transporterator's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7784 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28056 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
