Glupson, I've moved the speakers today almost about as close together as they can go in this setting, 7 feet OC, and I' m pleased with the result so far. I wouldn't have guessed that would be the way to go. There must be some point of no return on moving them closer.
Also thanks for the suggestion and link on he laser measuring devices. I've every tool under the sun, but not one of those for no sensible reason.. I'd like to get the one for casting level lines in a room as well, like for hanging paintings or installing chair rails evenly etc. Consider it done.
Tomico, I did just now go ahead and watch a youtube video on use of an SPL meter, since I've never heard of one before. Interesting toys for boys (or girls for that matter, if Elizabeth happens to be reading this) you and Glupson are suggesting today. The Lieco Disto laser measure looked sweet, especially being Swiss made. That whet's my appetite. I'll search out those Vandersteen download, although having to do math beyond measuring, may give me a flashback to the horrors of high school algebra and trig classes. Thanks for the suggestions.
Geoffkait, you and Tomico both if he's suggesting math.
Mike