@kenjit C'mon, one doesn't need to go 'stone cold' on the OP...he Knows he's got 'issues'...:(
Better...Rugs, drapes, plants, anything to damp the echos down...
...and keep the spouse in a 'happy place'. *S* She might welcome an opportunity to decorate with your *ah* 'guidance'... ;)
New speakers can come later...they may be about the same amount of $ in the end as the decor but they're more likely to be tolerated 'better' later....
(After nearly 40 years, one learns how to approach such....*L*)
GIK is a good call, but....won't be as acceptable as nice fluffy rug...