I find myself amazed that we're collectively prepared to spend thousands
on
new amplifiers, CD players etc, let alone silly money on cables or mains
conditioners, when we're not willing to put in some basic acoustic
treatment.

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As important IMO as the equipment. I've had to make the best of a bad
situation, lashing out on wall papering all the walls, large carpet mat on
top of a floored carpet & some soft furnishings (not to mention myself!) in
the likes of cuddly animals & comfy chairs, the listening one being the most
comfy :-) In addition I've kept the speakers away from the corners &
slightly out into the room. Currently experimenting with marble base plates
(bread boards) to rest the speakers on.