Shunyata Research

[Damon]

@David A
Well spotted on the table, That was a test, actually; just to see if anyone notices anything without wires attached. It was my parent's table, and just came into our house. I have no doubt that it does not help the soundstage thing. Previously we had a longer, narrower wood coffee table, and I think there is an effect, but there is so much other furniture close to, and in front of, the speaker that the table is a minor issue.

But to your point about speaker position. They actually are in front of the fireplace- see pic attached. I wish I could give them free space but, there is not any available. These speakers have a bottom port which I think makes them a bit less sensitive to the back/ rear wall in terms of bass reinforcement- at least in terms of the port. However, there is also a rear firing tweeter on the speaker which benefits from the wall behind. So, a bit of a balancing act is required.

Your experience about the high frequency change in relation to the rear / behind wall is interesting, however. Not something I've thought about. Bass yes; treble is less often mentioned in this regard.

I liked your earlier post about power conditioners and power quality. All good, considered thoughts. I'll be doing what I can to work with @Pim 's questions as well as your positioning observations when the Denail arrives.