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How can I improve this listening environment? This photograph was taken from my listening position.

Soon I will be adding a pair of B&W 800D speakers with matching Classe M400 monoblock amps. I want to be sure the room allows the rest of the system to function at it's best.

The rooms dimensions are roughly 23 x 22 x 8-feet. But there are 4 wide openings to other spaces which makes it a bit hard to say what the dimensions really are.

There are a lot of hard surfaces; large windows on the back wall (facing south) and hardwood floors.

I'm considering adding drapes. Any other ideas on how to improve the room and keep my wife happy?
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    • Sony DVP-NS500V
    Low end for sure
    • MB Quart 980s
    Nice finish, but nothing special
    • Onkyo TX-8210
    Very Low End

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your room is difficult but can be overcome...the speakers are way to close together and the glass bounces highs....nevertheless things can be improved...I'd work on the room and get the power supply clean before spending any dough on components since you will hear these improvements...then I'd start with either better source or better speakers...people debate endlessly over whether source or speakers comes first...also I am a tube man.
good luck...it's a fun hobby if you keep your focus on music listening not listening to components.
Larry K

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