Room acoustics how ? My image is not centered


The sound of my system is not good. the image is tending a bit to the left and not centered, the sound is "hard" and there is no much stage.

I own Merlin MMe, VAC Avatar super, Electrocompaniet EMC1 CPD, cables: audience au24, cardas golden reference

as for the unbalanced, I tried all the combination's of switching cables sides and every time the sounds is bit stronger on the left. so I suspect my problem is with the room acoustics. the left wall is made of concrete bricks and the right wall is all glass-fronted (maybe this is the cause?) the ceiling is made of wood.
do you know how can I scientifically measure and check the sound in my room ? and scientifically found the places where I need to put some materials for better acoustics ?
any good info and/or reference for web site explaining on room acoustics ?

about my amplification (VAC AVATAR SUPER), I suspect (only syspect) its really not match the Merlins since the sound is bright and "hard". anyone have experience with it with the Merlins ? better suggestions for amp or pre& for the merlins ? (for used price ~5500$)

thanks
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Showing 1 response by mlsstl

You've got a tough situation, especially with the glass wall on the right - that is very reflective. The masonry wall is probably less so, especially if the masonry has any texture.

The good thing is that you can experiment with acoustics very inexpensively. Find some pillows, cushions, or even a thick bedspread/comforter and position them on each wall, halfway in between the speakers and the listening position. The items should be at listening ear level. This is the primary reflection point. (If you've ever played pool or billiards, think of calculating the angle of a bumper shot.)

My bet is this will improve the sound considerably.

If it works, the hard part is translating the experimental placement into something more suitably permanent. However, there are companies that sell room treatment materials. Continued experimentation will probably improve things further.

I wouldn't worry about changing any equipment until you've settled on a final configuration for the room acoustics.