On Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:10:27 -0000, "TonyL"
wrote:

I'm currently trying to work out why my IPL TL speakers are giving
disappointing results and I suspect placement problems. Main problem is lack
of a well defined stereo image. Phasing is OK, levels are OK, listening to
test tones reveal large volume fluctuations as I move around the room,
presumably due to reflections and cancellation. I know there are some rules
of thumb to give optimum speaker positions but I'm limited by room/furniture
layout...and wife.

What's to work out? First thing to do if you want a stereo image is
optimise speaker placement. If you can't get an iPod and one of those
playback docks. You'll still hear the music, and won't waste money on
pretending it's "hi-fi". (If you really want to ostentatiously waste
money, I expect Bose make one :-)