I have a lack of depth in "soundstage".

- Good stands and firm placement is crucial for soundstage depth and bass response.

- Speaker placement sometimes brings dramatic improvements: Try different distances from wall; between each loudspeaker; and (this sometimes does the trick on spacial image) close progressively the angle of the speakers, facing the tweeter to you. Height of stand is important too, so that the tweeter is at your ears height.

- Your amplifier/speaker match is not the best. If you hear mostly jazz, classic music, etc, you should get rid of the B&W. One possible magic combination is Oto SE with Monitor Audio Studio 6 monitors. In jazz beats systems costing 5 times more. These speakers are no longer sold - you must buy them used, and they should cost around $600. If you prefer mostly rock, you should sell both. If you hear all types of music, a good investment would be The B&W 805 Signature for now, and a Pathos Acoustics Twin Towers later.

Kind regards

General Question? If a speaker is "good" wont it reproduce all kinds of music? If a speaker (or any componant for that matter) works well playing jazz but not clasical doesnt that mean its somehow not doing its job well?

Thanks for the imput

Components are designed for certain functions, including speakers - thats why matching your needs to the components is so important. Things that effect choice of speakers: size of room, loudness required, amount of bass needed, amount of transparency required for imaging, tonal balance perferred, and the list goes on and on..............Thats why its a hobby, it isn't simply plug and play. There are speakers that do it all well - and they cost very, very, big bucks. The challenge is to find a compromise that works for you.

Room acoustics and speaker placement are huge. Acoustic treatment is a bargain for the sound improvement gained. No doubt about it. It's amazing room treatment almost seems like an obscure subject but if you want the best your system is capable of that's the way to get it. Do some research on room acoustics and you'll be glad you did.

Speaker placement!