I want to increase soundstage and curb a slight tendency for high end harshness.
Acoustic treatment of the room would specifically address both of those desiderata.
And I know that the room plays a big role but I can't make changes there.
What does this mean anyway?
I can't move the system into another room.
I can't knock down a wall.
I'm not permitted to pull the speakers 3' out into the room.
I'm not permitted to move the furniture around.
I'm not permitted to hang 4" deep panels in certain places on the walls.