@lowrider57 Very good question--actually it sounds great and i'm wondering if i'm chasing/inventing a problem that isn't there; the only way to know though would be to move the rack, place absorption and listen--not really practical b/c i have nowhere to put the rack except between the speakers which everyone says is bad--so i may make things worse.
@elliottbnewcombjr -- i have sound tools but i will check out that CD--i've been looking for a way to test other than regular music sources. However, i'm not sure what i'd be looking for that would tell me if the rack being at reflection point is causing a problem?