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Room Treatment? How important is it to treat the wall behind/between the speakers?

Hi all,

I've treated first reflections on the side walls and some bass absorption with 2 GIK Sound Blocks on the side walls next to each speaker - which seemed to work better than directly behind them.

The picture behind the speakers is painted canvas (reflective) but stuffed with some leftover Rockwool - which I understand is probably not doing much.

So my question is, should the painting be replaced with something that is effective next and if so, what should I use?

Pics in my virtual system.

Thank you.

macg19

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erik_squires
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My take:  This is an are which benefits strongly from a mix of diffusion and absorption depending on the speakers.  

Diffusors between the speakers and to the sides both enhance imaging and sense of acoustic space.   If not possible, then treat with a light touch. 

The ceiling between the listener and speakers however is a real good candidate that is often overlooked. 

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