Speaker Width?

Although I agree with most of the advice you're getting, it's really no wonder this hobby dying off (LOL / Kind of)

I also highly recommend the Jim Smith book, as others have above. It is one of the best values available in getting the best sound you can from your room and equipment. His book deals with your issues and puts them in order of significance for sound quality. 

Seems as though you have decided you prefer to f the girlfriend
and the musicality.

Really strongly recommend either:

1 - Ditch the cabinet
2 - Get cabinet top speakers, maybe even horn loaded like the small Hsu or Klipsch units.

Best,
E

What kind of speakers are they.  Wasn’t able to view picture of your room.  Need to move them closer together.  8’ to 9’ apart and move them forward from wall.  Call Mark Kreckler at Soundings in Denver.  He is an expert on master setting speakers.  Tell him Larry Edwards sent you.  He is easy to work with.