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I "think" im in need of some sort of diffusing on front wall of small listening room...I would be really interested to hear some experiences of some that have been through it...don't think I need an absorber type...as I have some bass traps in lower corner...just lacking clarity of sound stage...diffusor?
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Diffusors (at least 1D diffusors) will not deaden the sound in the room, but can clear up and stabilize imaging while leaving liveliness in. If you have dipoles, then diffusors behind the speakers is probably a good idea. Otherwise, they usually work best behind or to the sides (but should be at least 4 or 5 feet away from your listening seat).

If you don’t mind a little (actually very little) work, and are in the USA near some lumber or big box hardware stores, you might want to try my DIY 2D diffusor design (actually designed via computer simulations rather than math formula or cut’n’try). See: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/everything-else/269366-making-easy-diy-depot-sound-diffuser-panels-st...

If you are in a metric country (and don’t mind a little more woodwork), take a look at Tim Perry’s "Lean Fusers" at: http://arqen.com/sound-diffusers/
While checking back here, I noticed an error in my post above -- my DIY diffusor is a 1D diffusor,  Which is probably the kind you want, 2D diffusors tend to diffuse too much energy toward to floor and ceiling, so that much of it dissipates before it reflects around off multiple surfaces to reach your ears; not a lot different effect than just using an absorber, IMO.
I'm curious as to why one would wish to place diffusors on the front wall with forward firing speakers?  The rear wall and or ceiling would be the correct location.  I would tend to think live end front wall and dead end back wall would be the place to start.   
thats true rhl...work in progress and that does make more sense...but the back wall is a folding closet...sooo
With the Adagio's 30" out, and the small size of the room, isn't this a near-field setup?
Diffusion panels on back wall, and ceiling is a good idea.
Absorbtion panel only on wall behind speakers to focus the image.
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