we just got tile installed in the living room, which opens into the kitchen that is also tile. Thats about 800sqish of tile i think... we have 1 5X6 rug in the living room, about 5 feet from the speakers. it worked out great... i didn't notice the my M60's becoming to bright, i was kind of worried about this, but the rug and the other furniture in the room seem to be doing the trick.
I have an all analog system as well. Krell processor, and Krell amps.. 250W at 8ohm 500W at 4ohm.
I would think if anything the introduction of a hard floor surface would mean the room would be louder....?
