Remove rack or console from between your speakers


Several people have suggested removing components from between the  speakers to add a reflecting surface. If I did this my speaker cables would be as long as 18feet.  Would this degrade the signal much?
audiomaze
It would be best if you can put the amp between the speakers and use long interconnects between the amp & preamp, balanced if possible. Of course assuming you have those separates.
I ameliorate this with absorbers next to the rack. Anything from curtains to stand-up panels.