Asymmetric Room


I have a semi treated asymmetric room & am getting some hash/glare from certain artists. I performed a frequency sweep from Qobuz using “Audio Line-Up Test Tones (Calibration Reference Check)”. I am getting a wavering tone in the 1khz and 1.25khz range.

chatGPT made several recommendations… speaker toe in, seating placement, ceiling treatment & treatment of the pool table on the left side (open area of the room). I can’t change seating position (large L shaped couch) & toe in had no effect. I very much prefer not to treat the ceiling (but will if I have to). 

My system & room layout is loaded. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks 

 

signaforce

Showing 5 responses by audphile1

@signaforce agreed on the Qutest!!! I noticed the samevthing - left on it sounds worse after some time and requires a reboot. I would say if possible look into upgrading your dac. There are a lot of good choices there not expensive. 
 

May be try a tube DAC? LTA Aero could be good if you don’t need DSD. They may still have home audition with return policy. Or PS Audio DSD MkII which will be coming down in price (expect good deals on TMR with return policy).

@signaforce covering the TV will most likely not solve the issue. 
I would try:

1. Toe in more towards listening position - this will minimize reflection on the right from the window 

2. engage the warm filter on the Qutest DAC. I remember this filter being my favorite when I had the Qutest

3. Try different digital cable. Not sure what cable you’re using now. I liked Audience USB on Qutest.