erik_squiresErik, thanks much for the advice. I have throw rugs, over a tile floor, in front of the speakers. I'm going to try pillow and blankets today! I saw another suggestion on agon about hanging towels behind the speaker as a test. I've got plenty of towels and nothing to loose.
Old school, get professional help from GIK
and don't neglect the flooring, between and behind the speakers. Try using pillows and blankets to test with for free. :)
The dealer who sold me the Zenith came to my house with an assortment of demo diffusers, absorbers, and bass traps. I could have purchased them at a good price, but the colors did not fit my taste or room, and some panels looked worn. But, I will say, the SQ improved with them.
I'm educating myself on DIY acoustic treatment and have been corresponding with RealTraps. This past week, I began researching GIK products. I plan to call GIK after the holidays, send pictures of my setup, and go from there.
Regarding Class D amps, the NAD M22 v2 uses Hypex nCore technology; and overall I'm quite happy with M12/M22 combo//Zenith MK2. The sound and SQ is different than that produced by my 90's era McIntosh C31v pre and MC2600 PA; and my 80's era SoundCraftsman SP4001 EQ/pre and Pioneer SPEC-4 PA. Since the source material, technologies, and speakers are different with each setup, I think that should be expected. I use each system different. My vintage analog gear is in a rather large basement bar/sitting/pool room area; the digital gear in my basement listening room.
If I can warm the listening room sound a bit and reduce the echo chamber effect with the right room treatment (and may different cables, cords, and interconnects), I'll be a happier camper.