[Tccaux]

Wondering if anyone has had any success with tackling better back to front separation on the Oticas? What strategy/gear worked? Many thanks!

[sledwards]

How about a photo of your setup taken from the listening position? Would be helpful for any meaningful discussion.

Steve

[mlundy57]

Are you talking about soundstage depth?

[Jaytor]

Speakers well out from the front wall and diffusers behind the speakers worked great for me. Very deep sound stage with fairly precise imaging and lots of space between vocalists/instruments.

[cjsailer]

Does anyone have suggestions of reference tracks for good soundstage depth?  I mostly listen to multi-track music, which doesn't really seem to be mixed with depth in mind.

[NoahH]

Does anyone have suggestions of reference tracks for good soundstage depth?  I mostly listen to multi-track music, which doesn't really seem to be mixed with depth in mind.

The Audiophiles Guide companion disc from Octave / PS Audio is really useful for this sort of thing.

[mlundy57]

The Audiophiles Guide companion disc from Octave / PS Audio is really useful for this sort of thing.

+1. The book tells you which tracks to play, what to listen for in each track, and what to do if you hear something different. It's a good step-by-step guide for setting up and dialing in speakers.

[rich121]

Speakers well out from the front wall and diffusers behind the speakers worked great for me. Very deep sound stage with fairly precise imaging and lots of space between vocalists/instruments.

What are your room dimensions?  Which State are you in (Central WA here)?

[Jaytor]

29' x 17'.  Ceiling is around 7' 9". I'm in Portland.