Too bad about the bass traps, but perhaps you can do something about first reflection points and the wall/wall and wall/ceiling junctions.
First reflection points are the spots on the wall (and ceiling) where you would see a speaker's reflection from your listening chair if you placed a mirror there. The treated area doesn't have to be huge, a couple of square feet. Both absorbers and diffusers can be used.
The wall/wall/ceiling junction is what you are thinking of when you mention ceiling corners. That would help with overbright sound and confusion in the upper mids. You can also treat all along the top of your wall, about six inches below the ceiling junction, with narrow pillows of different lengths, stuffed with polyester batting. Easy to run up on a sewing machine but the life partner needs to be consulted, especially on colour.
Try to bring your speakers' front baffles as much forward of the entertainment cabinet as you can.
Hope this helps!
First reflection points are the spots on the wall (and ceiling) where you would see a speaker's reflection from your listening chair if you placed a mirror there. The treated area doesn't have to be huge, a couple of square feet. Both absorbers and diffusers can be used.
The wall/wall/ceiling junction is what you are thinking of when you mention ceiling corners. That would help with overbright sound and confusion in the upper mids. You can also treat all along the top of your wall, about six inches below the ceiling junction, with narrow pillows of different lengths, stuffed with polyester batting. Easy to run up on a sewing machine but the life partner needs to be consulted, especially on colour.
Try to bring your speakers' front baffles as much forward of the entertainment cabinet as you can.
Hope this helps!