I think Alan has said too much is made of first reflections, but in my small room reducing the first reflections really cleared up the detail and ease of the sound.
Its all about context. I probably have an issue with first reflections that is squishing up my soundstage. I also have a narrow (11') and
very reflective room (plaster over conctete).
So far, I've been to lazy to play around with moving the fronts or treating the first reflection points. Maybe now that I am back on nights and have a little time each day before work...
