ROOM ACOUSTIC ADVICE NEEDED


I have 2 acoustic problems dictated by decor: 1-An 8' wide wall unit between, and 4-5" behind, speakers, and 2-Near-field listening position (5-6') forced by dining island behind sofa-(my full range dynamic speakers with ribbon tweeter coaleses at more like 8-10'.) What can I do to control the acoustics?
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In addition, although it is counterintuitive, try briefly a radical move of listening position to within 2 to 3 feet in front of the plane of your ribbon tweeters. You didn't mention brand of speakers. Relative position of speakers on the front of the speaker may render this trial worthless.
Sometimes, there is a surprising coalescence by the ears and brain into a coherent three dimensional nearfield window into the performance. Maybe it is successful in certain cases partly by reducing first reflection point issues.
Just a quick movement of listening position is worth a try. I know of two such full range dynamic speakers with ribbon tweeters where this has been grudgingly adopted as a useful compromise to cope with room or decorator constraints.
Of course, while enjoyable, this will not be identical to the listening experience that you originally were seeking.