rocray OPThe last one is the biggie, you should have nothing between the speakers, and as far back as you can get, this will be the best way of getting the most imagining and depth properties to be had.
What makes speakers produce a 3D image? I figured the first thing is the recording itself. I’m guessing mic placement has a lot to do with this. Next I would imagine is room,and speaker placement.
Forget placing your "glitzy equipment" in between your speakers (so you can gaze at it in wonderment while listening) this is a killer for image and depth, it should all be at the side, well back
Cheers George