difussor's

Yes i have done that in a previous room...i had it too dead (matt)...im am hearing things i have never heard before though..and its not far off...I do have them out 30 inches from back wall,they are toed in as well (adagios)...but you know... these might be the culprit (too big for room)...my room is miserably small now 10 by 11 and i might have to concede to standmounts...but you know they do not sound that bad in this room..im quite shocked...

Usually, if you lack imaging you need more absorption in the axis of the imaging problems. Good bass traps work in different frequencies and they aren't located where you need them.

You need to eliminate strong and direct reflections, so start absorbing first.  If your image is too short, you need better absorption above and below the speakers and you.  If your image isn't deep enough, or clear enough front to back you need more absorption behind the speakers.  If your image left to right is unclear, you need more absorption to the sides of the speakers.

Diffusers are usually best behind you or to the sides of your listening location. It's also a matter of taste, but from what you've typed I'd say your issue is not enough quality absorption in the mid to high frequencies in the right location.

Reach out to GIK Acoustics.  Great prices with very effective and good looking products, and good help.

Best,


Erik

Given your small room, I think Erik is right. Some absorption panels are needed. To tighten the image, absorption (not diffusion) is needed on the wall behind the speakers.
Speakers 30" out seems to be good positioning with such a small room.

kool guys good stuff

In small squarish rooms, many have had success setting it up across a corner rather than a traditional setup. If you are free to give it a try, you've got nothing to lose. 

Generally I would agree that absorptive bass traps in corners and higher frequency absorption at first reflection point is your best bet for starters. A little absorption at center front wall between speakers can also help tighten up your imaging/soundstaging. Cheers,
Spencer