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Sound traps/acoustic panels to improve the sound

I need advice:

I have open-baffle Concentus Lyra speakers manufactured by Nightingale (Italy). They had marvelous sound, especially with jazz, but when I moved to a new flat, I was aware that they lack HF extension as if covered with a blanket. The amp is Cary SLI-80 (the other amp is the older SLI-50). They are positioned against the short wall opposite the balcony and placed nearly in the middle of the room.
The manufacturer had told me before that these speakers do not require any specific placement or room treatment.
My question is: should I look for any sound traps/acoustic panels or other room tweaks to improve the sound? I have other speakers on loan now (the cheapest Montana DPS speakers) and they sound very balanced, though do not reproduce jazz music as well as the former speakers. With the former speakers, I was surprised to hear the cymbals when I moved close to them (to high frequency drivers), while I don't hear them from my listening spot (which is not the case with Montana - I can hear everything from my listening spot).
I will appreciate all thoughts and recommendations.
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herman
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I totally agree with Duke about your situation. The last thing you want is more absorption. I disagree with the diffusion, first reflection stuff but that is not the issue you're dealing with here.

I was in Duke's camp until I tried this stuff.

http://www.eighthnerve.com

There is no doubt that adding diffusion and treating reflection points will change the sound. The question is whether doing that or doing it the Eighth Nerve way will result in better sound. From my experience I say the latter.

The cheaper line is good and the second generation is great. Take your time to explore the web site and see if you agree with their methodology.
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