Need help with room problems


My specific issue is that my "sweet spot" is very small and quite dramatic. My "system" link will show you some visual details but here's more info.

My room is about 16'x 12'x 8'(height). System is on the long wall. Speakers about 23" from rear wall, 6'3" apart and my head about 8' from them. No toe-in as recommended by the manufacturer. Room is flanked on the left by a large window starting 3' from the floor and is centered measuring 4'h x 7'w. It is covered with curtains, though not heavy ones. The right is open to the dining area, and a half wall that leads into a hallway. Two large bookcases are at the first reflection point to try and minimize the chaos of the hallway.

If I move my head more than about 6" the placement of the instruments change quite drastically. The effect seems to be with the right speaker. Sometimes the sound is as if from the speaker and in the sweet spot, the speaker "disappears".

I looking for suggestions as to what to do to deal with these problems.

Thinking of trying the system on the short wall with the window behind it but I am concerned about the bass response due to the ports. Also wondering if the open dining area and the opening to the hallway will send the sound off into oblivion.

Thinking of diy roomlenses. It is the living room and unfortunately the only possible room. Also we rent so I can't alter anything but the furniture.

Thanks.
stuartbranson

Showing 2 responses by sol322

Stuart:
Great to see you have improved the sound drastically !!!!
Another plus for keeping in contact with our fellow Audiogoners
Stuart:
I've checked your room pics. I second Newbee on trying toe in the speakers maybe not as radical but some you'll have to play with them as usual. Your room dimensions are close to mine and I ran into problems when I opened the speakers apart too much. Your idea of tweeter position inside or outside seems interesting to explore. I have noticed your bass trap type acc treatments. Do you have something for side wall reflections your "like corner" pic doesn't show clearly but there seems to be some furniture very close to the speaker, correct?
Do you have any acc treatment behind your seating position? WHat's your seat distance to back wall?
If cable length allows would really suggest you try to move back the rack and TV 2 ft behind speaker plane ....
Maybe you have tried before some of this ideas but would like to hear your comments
Regards
Luis