I guess that backyard statement was a little in center field, I just got through replacing a 100' of wood fence this past weekend, so I put my right speaker on a stool in the window and cranked up the volume. Fence is straight, killed a case of beer and jammed the whole time!!
My understanding of soundstage is sound emanates from spots other than the speakers position. My speakers are set about 8' apart in a corner section and that creates a sweetspot in the whole room.
I can be in my kitchen which is 25-28' from my main speakers and they're no different than if I'm sitting on my couch 10' away. I think it's time to pull the triger, black or cherry?? Decisions...thanks for the feedback. Oh I do have a place in New Orleans that has the B&K 703s, I'll go back for a listen.