HI Earl, At GPAF, I heard your speakers the way you had positioned them, from the couch. Then, I moved forward a little, so the apex was at my ears, or a little bit behind. I preferred the imaging in that positiont. I remember telling you that, and you said it was a matter of preference. So, one more data point for you: I prefer being at the apex of the speakers and getting the "headphone effect" i think you termed it. MAkes it sound more immersive for me. -akhilesh