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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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.
I assume that you have done all the measurements perfectly. One method is Jim Smith with Get Better Sound. It is not mathmatical but is acoustical. Money well spent. Once perfectly positioned then room treatments will help balance the frequencies. I have a problem with channel tracking at very low volumes with my preamp which will favor the left at very low settings. I am getting new matched tubes. Just a thought. Good luck.
My experience with VAC is a very vivid and transparent sound, but Vac can sound glassy in some systems. It is not my choice in electronics.

It is difficult to give a recommendation about your room without more information.

You don't need to scientifically measure your room, use your ears. Your ears told you something is wrong and your ears will tell you when it's right.

Using things you have around the house to experiment with is a good idea.
Another vote for "Get Better Sound" by Jim Smith. Easily found here and on the web, well worth the money.

Might want to cover the brick wall with a comforter or something...same with the glass.

Bring your speakers a few feet of the back wall as well. Make sure your listening spot is equidistant from both speakers. Might want to try a bit of toe in or out on the speakers as well.

Most of your gains, though, will be from taming the acoustics of the room. That's where Get Better Sound comes in.