Good or bad? It's "bad", but....
Suggest that you note the texture of the wall at Hanson Audio, and also the distance separating speakers from the wall. Both distance and texture can mitigate hard reflective surfaces that otherwise might seriously damage a good sound image.
Let's face it. Stone, glass, and other hard, smooth surfaces are just facts of life for those of us without dedicated audio rooms. But there's a wealth of information out there on how to address these issues, and some very good paid consultants as well.
Glancing through the "Systems" section on Audiogon might give you some ideas. Think wall hangings, other absorptive materials strategically placed, etc.
And if you can possibly avoid it, please DON'T mount your big flatscreen TV between your speakers!
Good luck with your project,and please let us hear more about what you decide.
Suggest that you note the texture of the wall at Hanson Audio, and also the distance separating speakers from the wall. Both distance and texture can mitigate hard reflective surfaces that otherwise might seriously damage a good sound image.
Let's face it. Stone, glass, and other hard, smooth surfaces are just facts of life for those of us without dedicated audio rooms. But there's a wealth of information out there on how to address these issues, and some very good paid consultants as well.
Glancing through the "Systems" section on Audiogon might give you some ideas. Think wall hangings, other absorptive materials strategically placed, etc.
And if you can possibly avoid it, please DON'T mount your big flatscreen TV between your speakers!
Good luck with your project,and please let us hear more about what you decide.