OK, you seem to disagree with everything I say, fine, but I’m trying, as are you to help the OP and everyone else who reads this thread.
I’ll explain my statement: If the OP learns to make his mix sound wider/ better by NOT using stereo enhancement then he will have learned a valuable set of skills that will make him a better mixer in the long run. He/she will then be in a better position to use stereo enhancement if still needed.
I would say the same about using maximisers/limiters and mono testing.
Using these things from the get go as a lot of inexperienced mixers do is like running before you can walk.
I’ll put this into perspective by saying I’ve been doing this for 30 years and have learned a lot on the way, I’m still learning and happily passing on what I’ve learned from working with Grammy award winning producers/engineers/musicians hands on, NOT from reading books or theory.
Mr Patanjali may I ask how long you’ve been a professional mix engineer/Producer/musician? I’m just curious as to your credentials.
MC