Good gear vs expectations vs small room and that buildout on the right side.
You've got challenges. Don't expect demo room performance.
I would try the 1/3 concept. It's free and most certainly, Sopras WILL sound more "airy" 4-5' out. Your seat will be approximately same from rear wall. Embrace(almost) nearfield listening. Less room interaction.
Now tapping out. I have no qualifications in room acoustics/physics.
You're doing haphazard room treatment without the mic/computer exercise to verify what you think you are or are not missing.