Defining (Objectively) A Dream System (is it the 8c?)

[Rob_Gordon]

Speakers with wider dispersion should create a bigger sweat spot and so should maintain more of the main listening position sound from other seats. Obviously this might mean something or nothing depending on the use case of the individual buyer. I think it's a nice to have.

Yes, I'm curious about that. I can tell that this is not what I experience at home. The imaging is beautiful when you're right on the spot. Not so much if you're not.

 

[Mr. Widget]

Yes, I'm curious about that. I can tell that this is not what I experience at home. The imaging is beautiful when you're right on the spot. Not so much if you're not.

I'd say the D&D 8Cs have a reasonably wide horizontal sweet spot. Where they are more limited is in the vertical plane. If listening while sitting and while standing is important, then you may want to look at one of the better coaxial designs. For me, I listen critically while seated and more casually when standing, so it isn't an issue.

 

[Rob_Gordon]

I'd say the D&D 8Cs have a reasonably wide horizontal sweet spot. Where they are more limited is in the vertical plane. If listening while sitting and while standing is important, then you may want to look at one of the better coaxial designs. For me, I listen critically while seated and more casually when standing, so it isn't an issue.

Thank you, interesting feedback.
I had never considered listening standing up!

Can you give an estimation of the size of this "reasonably wide horizontal sweet spot" ? For instance, if the spears are 10ft away from each other

 

[RexrothPigeon]

I'd say the D&D 8Cs have a reasonably wide horizontal sweet spot. Where they are more limited is in the vertical plane. If listening while sitting and while standing is important, then you may want to look at one of the better coaxial designs. For me, I listen critically while seated and more casually when standing, so it isn't an issue.

This aligns with my experience. Seconded.