Well, there's a problem. First, I want to go over the layout so there's no confusion.
The living area is almost a cube in actual dimensions. From my current front to back, there is an extra 10". The distance between the fireplace and V-dent (sideways) is almost 15'--which is more narrow than the other way (lengthwise). However, given the extra space I leave so you can walk behind my listening chair to the sunroom (lengthwise), it makes the room a cube in terms of physical positioning.
It is impractical to place the speakers on either side of the fireplace (sideways), which could possibly help acoustics, but there would be no place for my 50" TV. Any other way, and the equipment will get in the way of the natural pathways of the room.
I can hear phase problems due to reflections. This I'm familiar with and sensitive to. My goal would be to deaden the entire room but I know that's impossible. My goal is to see how close to dead I can achieve while retaining some semblance of style and neutrality (i.e., not a man cave).
The living area is almost a cube in actual dimensions. From my current front to back, there is an extra 10". The distance between the fireplace and V-dent (sideways) is almost 15'--which is more narrow than the other way (lengthwise). However, given the extra space I leave so you can walk behind my listening chair to the sunroom (lengthwise), it makes the room a cube in terms of physical positioning.
It is impractical to place the speakers on either side of the fireplace (sideways), which could possibly help acoustics, but there would be no place for my 50" TV. Any other way, and the equipment will get in the way of the natural pathways of the room.
I can hear phase problems due to reflections. This I'm familiar with and sensitive to. My goal would be to deaden the entire room but I know that's impossible. My goal is to see how close to dead I can achieve while retaining some semblance of style and neutrality (i.e., not a man cave).