Stereo is more than left and right—it’s a three-dimensional window.
When we describe dimensionality, we’re talking about sound that has width, depth, and height. It’s the ability of a system to place instruments not just across a line between the speakers but into a layered space that feels real.
The first time I experienced true dimensionality, it was startling. A soloist stood in front of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, not as a flat image but as a body in space, with air around them. Close your eyes, and you could reach out and point to their position. That’s dimensional sound.
Achieving dimensionality requires precise channel balance, low distortion, and careful speaker setup. Even the best electronics will fall flat if your speakers aren’t positioned properly. That’s why we spend so much time in the Audiophile's Guide walking through placement. The payoff is enormous.
When dimensionality is right, your room disappears. Instead of two speakers, you’re presented with a hologram of musicians in space. It’s one of the most convincing illusions our craft can produce, and once you’ve heard it, it’s hard to go back.
