Speakers positionning

I've always preferred the sound of a speaker closer to straight ahead, rather than toed in (or with very slight toe-in).  I generally find this produces a smoother, more filled out sound, more dimensional soundstage, etc.  With decent off axis performance, image focus can be good as well.

One effect of toe-in I've never liked is how it tends to squeeze the sound too small.

I did listen to a set up not too long ago (Magic A3) with the severe toe in some are recommending - crossed well in front of the listener.  It "worked" but I frankly didn't like it quite as much as speakers facing closer to straight ahead. 

All to personal taste, of course.

Moral of the story: individual speakers vary a great deal, rooms vary a great deal, interactions between the two vary a great.  So, it's best to keep an open mind and experiment as much as possible, even with "unconventional" configurations.

newbee,

I have tried extreme toe-in and it had an adverse effect on stereo imaging. Thought I was listening to mono.

erik_squires   Very good advice, that I would want to know before, but it is part of experimentation, and with time, finding other tweeks :)

twoleftears I agree, and it is important to have audiogon to share different experiences