Room treatment

Great to see all the comments here. I agree with the importance of acoustic treatments; it took me many years to implement them into my space. After a much more experienced person convinced me to do so, I now understand. Without appropriate treatments, you will miss out on the magic your system has to offer. 
 

I used GIK acoustics, who were a pleasure to work with. Corner base traps behind the speakers and 2x4 foot absorption panels at the reflection points on the side walls 2 on each side). Game changer. 

Can I make the assumption that you did the carpentry work in your listening room? If so, learn about Owens Corning 703 rigid fiberglass panels, and Helmholtz diffusers. Once you figure out the math, you know darn good and well you’re gonna make a better product than some kid in a 🏭. 

@fire_water 

Beautifully stated, the fact that your room and system have become a source of peace and inspiration for you is the real win, and those shared moments with your wife make it even more special. Gear, cost, and brands aside, the heart of it all is exactly what you described—music that moves you, in a space you’ve created with intention. That’s as good as it gets :-)

I hear you on Eames chair vs Couch.  My wife seldom visits my Man Cave. I did find a chair that checks all the boxes, 

https://a.co/d/hPRSMgB

@lalitk you have a really nice way of encouraging and not discouraging us novice audio enthusiasts. Thanks for the kind words! Can I recommend a good bottle of cognac with that chair your thinking of? Nothing better than a good cognac and your favorite play list on a cold winter's Canadian night like -25C  (that's-13F USA)! Ya it's on its way! 

gkelly I designed and built everything here. Thanks for the tip. Pretty cool!