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Digital Music sounds too bright?

If you feel your digital sound is too bright - I suggest you place a lightweight blanket over your tv screen or computer screen, if you have it placed between your main speakers. I did this and immediately heard a less edgy sound and improved separation between left and right channels.  I have a 55 inch screen between my mains (Tyler Acoustics). This easy and free tweak made a noticeable improvement for me. Hope it will for you too. 

(It makes complete sense that this will reduce some reflected sound. No one would ever recommend placing a mirror or window between main speakers, but a screen has the same effect. If you have a coffee table in front of you when listening, it also could reflect sound that undermines your speakers. Try covering it or moving it away). 
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erik_squires
15,615 posts
 
Randy,

Try stand-alone panels next to the TV, parallel to your side walls, like this one:

http://www.gikacoustics.com/product/freestand-acoustic-panel-gobo/

Best,

E
erik_squires
15,615 posts
 
Everyone, please disregard everything I said. Don’t try it. It is going to suck. In particular don't trust your own ears, and only rely only on what you read from others.

Thanks.

Best,

E
erik_squires
15,615 posts
 
Shadorne, I happen to agree with the OP.

While everyone talks about first reflections, which is true, what most people miss is that damping the room between the speakers has a lot of benefits as well. The OP's idea to experiment cheaply should be commended. Key word is _experiment_.

Pillows, throw rugs, etc. Put some down between and around the speakers on the floor and you can really tamp down brightness and reveal detail. See oh, a dozen of my previous posts on the subject. :)

One key reason to try this is most people don't think about it. It's counter-intuitive, but we do perceive "loudness" as an integral of input over time. This is among the most worthwhile experiments and cheapest experiments an audiophile should do.

Best,

E
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