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I can see how #2 may be a problem with certain designs (electrostats)...

I have some comments on that observation. :) It is true that electrostatic panels are by their nature quite directional. It is also true that most designs do involve a very narrow sweet spot with some involving a head-in-a-vise sort of specificity. The Sound Lab design addresses that issue with its single diaphragm, multi-faceted panels. While each facet is flat (curved panels have linearity challenges), they are arranged in a curve to provide a range of dispersion angles. My U-1s have a 90 degree radiation pattern which provides a wide virtual image. There are other models with 22 or 45 degree panels intended for use in arrays to increase both level and coverage area. Ray Kimber has demonstrated triple 22 degree models and dual 45 degree flavors at CES and RMAF, respectively.



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