Suggestions for Improving Sound/Increasing Wamth Ascilab C6B Setup?

[Papupi]

I want to improve my very new first speaker setup. I recently added a subwoofer, not sure if that could’ve impacted any other aspects of what I’m hearing. I’d like it to sound a bit more warm, as I’m quite sensitive to anything harsh/bright. The brightness is especially noticeable on hi-hats, which sound very harsh. I've tried adjusting the PEQ to target high frequencies. This has helped a bit but not enough. I've included some pictures of my room and setup.

Are there modifications to the room you'd recommend to reduce brightness? I'd also like some advice on PEQ since I'm new to all this. I've attached a screenshot of my current PEQ filters. I used a set of PEQ filters I saw recommended for the C6Bs and then added some additional filters to try and address the harshness of higher frequencies. Are there things you would tweak to reduce the brightness?

Also any suggestions for increasing/improving bass would be welcome. I currently have the sub volume set to -30db (halfway) on the SVS app, as that was advised to avoid damaging the sub. On the WiiM app I have it set to 15db.

For reference, I'm using AsciLab C6Bs, a WiiM Amp Ultra, SVS SB 1000 Pro (also have a RSL speedwoofer 10e I'm going to try out and keep whichever I like better) and 28" speaker stands. The speakers are 5'4" apart and the listening position is about 6 feet away from both speakers. The room is 17' ft x 11 ft with a small 2'6" x 3'4" entryway by the door. There are two double closet doors on the left side which would impact where I can put wall treatment. I initially used a 5° toe-in but now I'm using a 5° toe-out because I heard that could help with brightness.

Basically I'm wondering what would make the biggest difference to improve sound.

 

[Papupi]

I've attached the photos of the room here, they didn't attach to the original post for some reason

 

[staticV3]

Which of the PEQ filters in your screenshot is the one that counteracts brightness?

 

[staticV3]

I would use a single High Shelf filter at 6kHz, Q 0.71, Gain -0dB and then while you're listening you can slowly reduce the gain until the harshness is gone.

 

[Papupi]

The 5 dB high shelf and 2 dB PK filters are the ones I added to attempt to reduce harshness a bit.

 

[staticV3]

0.4/0.6/1.0dB reductions won't achieve much.

I'd suggest you replace all three with a single HS filter are described above, then reduce the gain as you listen to music

 

[Papupi]

0.4/0.6/1.0dB reductions won't achieve much.

I'd suggest you replace all three with a single HS filter are described above, then reduce the gain as you listen to music

Thanks, I'll try that out

 

[Matt_Holland]

I think first you need to prove that adding the sub caused the change in high frequencies as this

 

[Rick63]

For one thing, I'd add some sort of sound absorption material to those bare walls and some curtains, ASAP.

 

[Papupi]

I think first you need to prove that adding the sub caused the change in high frequencies as this

Yeah it could've been something else. I've only had the speakers for a few days and the sub just arrived yesterday. I'll try switching it on and off.

 

[Papupi]

For one thing, I'd add some sort of sound absorption material to those bare walls and some curtains, ASAP.

Yep, looking on Facebook marketplace for some nice velvet curtains. I'm a bit overwhelmed with sound paneling options. Not sure what material, how many, or how thick and how large they should be.