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Wall treatments “Asymmetrical”?

Just got a pair of Wilson Audio Sabrina X’s and thinking about acoustic room treatments. If I can only place panels on my left wall and and not my right wall (I can fore and aft) will I be creating an unbalanced sound? 
 

left wall blank 

right wall fireplace and Flat panel tv above it 

rear wall can put a panel or two 

front wall a panel/diffuser and bass traps 

sleeeepguy
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"Sound Reproduction" by Floyd E Toole on Amazon for $23 in paperback. It will be the best $23 you ever spend. It should be mandatory reading for all audiophiles, especially those who are dealing with speaker set up. Too much of the stuff you will read here is either uninformed or presented to stimulate commerce.

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ditusa
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@sleeeepguy,

See Floyd E. Toole also see below:

Mike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoMeyLeHF0w

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bimmerman2
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Asymmetrical would be ideal, but there are ways to compensate 

erik_squires
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M, so tv at right angle to speakers??

ghdprentice
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Some photos of your system and venue would be really helpful. There is a place under your user ID to create virtual systems.

 

In general, the biggest challenge will likely be right and left. If there is a lot of space on the right and a close wall on the left… then treatments on the left can equalize the open space on the right.

 

But I definitely agree… take your time. You can simulate treatments with thick blankets and pillows to shape your sound space before investing in expensive treatments.

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