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Balance control vs. Speaker placement

For whatever reason, my system always slightly favors the left, my guess would be the furniture on the left vs. nothing on the right. I have used several amps and speakers and the left is always slightly favored.

I have a test CD that exposes this in greater detail. On this CD they suggest that you either move a speaker forward or back to compensate instead of adjusting the balance control. Any thoughts as why this is prefered? It sure is easier to dial it in with the balance control.
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zt000
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I think the question was why one method is prefered over the other. The balance control mainly controls volumes on each channel except digital delay. Speaker placement controls both volume and time alignment. I'd suggest two simple tests:
1. Switch speaker cables at the amp to see if the favoring side remains.
2. Extream toe in to minimize room interaction. Starting with speaker facing directly at you or in front of you.
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