Soundstage size, and video

NBPK402

Moderator
Staff member
VIP Supporter
Thread Starter
Joined
Apr 17, 2017
Messages
1,701
Location
San Miguel de Allende Mexico
On my new HT, I have been working on my audio first with my video being last. In the past I usually did it all at once, and last night I noticed a difference in doing audio first when I was doing some serious listening. I noticed that when watching a 65" 4k FP display that the sound stage width, and height were the size I want, it just doesn't match the screen size at all (this was with my RP160Ms, and RP150Ms ). I had never thought about the height, and width of the soundstage having an effect like this on screen size, and I am not sure I would have noticed this if I had went screen size first, and then audio. I have at least a 19' wide soundstage, and at least a 8' high soundtage being projected. I am thinking when I get the k402s made the soundstage will maybe get even taller. Maybe I am noticing this more because of the large room dimensions?
Has anyone else had this experience?
 
Last edited:

Todd Anderson

Editor / Senior Admin
Staff member
Joined
Jan 20, 2017
Messages
9,138
Location
Balt/Wash Metro
More  
Preamp, Processor or Receiver
StormAudio ISP.24 MK2
Main Amp
Emotiva XPA-5
Additional Amp
Emotiva XPA Gen3 2.8 multichannel amp
Other Amp
Denon X8500H
Computer Audio
AudioEngine A2+
DAC
THX ONYX
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Kaleidescape TERRA, OPPO UDP-203, Panasonic UB9000
Front Speakers
GoldenEar Technology Triton One.R
Center Channel Speaker
GoldenEar Technology SuperCenter Reference
Surround Speakers
SVS Ultra Surround
Surround Back Speakers
SVS Ultra Bookshelf
Front Height Speakers
SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Front, Top Mid-Front)
Rear Height Speakers
SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Middle, Top Rear)
Subwoofers
dual SVS SB16s + dual PSA XS30s
Other Speakers or Equipment
Behringer 1124p; Aura Bass Shaker Pros; SuperSub X
Video Display Device
JVC NX7
Screen
Seymour Screen Excellence, Enlightor NEO AT Screen
Streaming Equipment
iFi Audio Zen Blue
Streaming Subscriptions
Qobuz, TIDAL, Spotify, ROON
Other Equipment
LG Electronics 65-inch B6 OLED, Sony 65-inch X900F, ZeroSurge 8R15W x 2, ZeroSurge 2R15W x 2
Your room is way larger than mine... but I think you're probably noticing large room dimensions
 

Sonnie

Senior Admin
Staff member
Joined
Apr 2, 2017
Messages
5,055
Location
Alabama
More  
Preamp, Processor or Receiver
StormAudio ISP Elite 24 MK3 Processor
Main Amp
McIntosh MC1.25KW Monoblock Amps
Additional Amp
StormAudio PA 16 MK3
Computer Audio
Intel NUC w/ Roon ROCK
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Panasonic UB9000 4K UHD Player (for media discs)
Front Speakers
RTJ 410
Center Channel Speaker
MartinLogan Focus C-18
Front Wide Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT
Surround Speakers
JTR Neosis 210RT
Surround Back Speakers
JTR Neosis 210RT
Front Height Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
Rear Height Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
Subwoofers
JTR Captivator 2400 x6
Other Speakers or Equipment
VTI Amp Stands for the Monoblocks
Video Display Device
Sony 98X90L
Remote Control
Universal MX-890
Streaming Equipment
FireCube for movies and Lenova Carbon X1 for Roon
Streaming Subscriptions
Lifetime Roon Subscription
Tidal
qobuz
Netflix
Amazon Prime
Satellite System
Dish Joey 4K
Other Equipment
Zero Surge 8R15W-1 | Salamander Synergy Equipment Stand
If you have your speakers setup correctly, I'm not sure you would necessarily ever get your screen as large as your sound stage, as it could actually extend past the walls in a small room. It would obviously give you a sense of it being better with a larger screen. I have a 120" screen and I don't really notice it, although I know my sound stage is much wider than the screen when listening to musics. I don't notice it on movies because I am enveloped in the surround sound in most cases. If I had a smaller screen in there, I think I would feel like it would be too small.
 

NBPK402

Moderator
Staff member
VIP Supporter
Thread Starter
Joined
Apr 17, 2017
Messages
1,701
Location
San Miguel de Allende Mexico
Yeah I went from 195" 2.4 aspect to a 65" 16:9. I never really noticed it before... I guess because the screen was wall to wall. My screen is so small that the center channel covers it. Lol
My speakers are about 16' apart.
 
Top Bottom