Asymmetric Room


I have a semi treated asymmetric room & am getting some hash/glare from certain artists. I performed a frequency sweep from Qobuz using “Audio Line-Up Test Tones (Calibration Reference Check)”. I am getting a wavering tone in the 1khz and 1.25khz range.

chatGPT made several recommendations… speaker toe in, seating placement, ceiling treatment & treatment of the pool table on the left side (open area of the room). I can’t change seating position (large L shaped couch) & toe in had no effect. I very much prefer not to treat the ceiling (but will if I have to). 

My system & room layout is loaded. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks 

 

signaforce

It's often overlooked but adjusting speaker rake (tilt front/back) can make a big difference in treble response.

I tried having both a pool table and stereo in the same room and I ended up selling the pool table, because there was no place in the room for a sweet spot.  Also, I use the stereo 10 times more than the pool table.

@signaforce covering the TV will most likely not solve the issue. 
I would try:

1. Toe in more towards listening position - this will minimize reflection on the right from the window 

2. engage the warm filter on the Qutest DAC. I remember this filter being my favorite when I had the Qutest

3. Try different digital cable. Not sure what cable you’re using now. I liked Audience USB on Qutest. 

@audphile1 Thanks!

1. The room has 8 windows, 4 on the right. As you saw there is a tall couch, multiple pillows and an acoustic panel. Everything I can do this side of heavy curtains. Played with toe in, will try again. 
2. Have been using incisive, as I prefer crisp & lively, will switch. 
3. I am currently using Cardas Clear USB, which recently replaced my XLO ultra plus. 

@boxcarman Even if I eliminated my pool table, because of the shape and composition of the room 8 windows, 2 dormers, 2 doors (one inset) slanted roof, etc I don’t believe there is a sweet spot. Thanks!