As a teen back in the mid and late 70's, I started recording using a reel 2 reel. Then came cassettes. Haven't recorded anything to any format in a long time now.
A couple weeks ago I dug out my Rotel cassette deck. A friend is thinking to buy it, so I was making sure everything works as it...
First and second reflection points on the side walls. Diffuser/absorption behind your listening position? Bass traps in the corners. Like jayvis said...thick rug between you and the speakers.