I'm afraid I might sound like a commercial but go get a copy of Robert Harleys "Complete Guide to High-end Audio." There is some good specific advice about speaker placement.
Speaker placement is a two man job but I will try to relate to you the system I heard about and have used.
First, get a CD will lots of good acoustic bass. Second, while playing this CD (or LP) turn the balance to the left speaker. Third, have your friend(?) move the speaker forward or towards you at 1/2" intervals. You will find places where the sound is much better than others. Mark these areas on the floor. Fourth, move the speaker back and forth between these marked areas and determine which of them you like best. Fifth, locate the second/right speaker to match the left. I hope this makes sense to you
I could be wrong about this but it sounds like your speakers are too far apart. I would suggest moving them closer together and see what happens to your soundstage.
I have heard this tecnique work very well in the past. Good luck and have fun!
Speaker placement is a two man job but I will try to relate to you the system I heard about and have used.
First, get a CD will lots of good acoustic bass. Second, while playing this CD (or LP) turn the balance to the left speaker. Third, have your friend(?) move the speaker forward or towards you at 1/2" intervals. You will find places where the sound is much better than others. Mark these areas on the floor. Fourth, move the speaker back and forth between these marked areas and determine which of them you like best. Fifth, locate the second/right speaker to match the left. I hope this makes sense to you
I could be wrong about this but it sounds like your speakers are too far apart. I would suggest moving them closer together and see what happens to your soundstage.
I have heard this tecnique work very well in the past. Good luck and have fun!