It seems to me that the ideal distance between the speakers varies from one recording to another depending on the mix and the instrumentation. I notice with solo piano and with string quartets that no one setup satisfies every recording. So I try to find a position that works most of the time. Maybe we need moving sidewalks with remote controls that would allow us to easily place the speakers close together for say, a solo guitar and far apart for an orchestra or big band.
I agree. My listening chair is on wheels and I can easily move a little forwards/backwards (whilst seated) to achieve the best position.
Dedicated room: use the 1/3 methodology, 1/3 length of room for distance of speaker to back wall; 1/3 length of room for distance of chair to wall. Then I used cardas calculations for distance from side walls. Fine tune toe in. room tuning devices applied as well as bass traps in corners
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