@clearthinker It was my room. That photo was from an experimental phase. Some of you might know @brownsfan . He and I corresponded for months. He discovered that when a cd rack was placed in a way that diverted some of the direct sound, it resulted in significant improvements in soundstage accuracy and a sense of spaciousness. I didn’t have CD racks but went and bought some boards, had them cut, and tried them in various combinations. He and I tested this extensively in my room -- with REW and small movements of the boards -- forward and back, different angles, heights. Listening, measuring, moving, repeating.
I suppose could take umbrage at your comment, but I'd rather think that you and I are different in how we approach audio. I like to listen with my eyes closed, too, but during the early phases of setup and getting the sound right, I like to keep them wide open.