Thanks guys.

I have a big 65" rear projection monster tv in between the speakers, so I always assumed that if the speakers were not out in front of it it would ruin the soundstage. So far, that is not the case. I don't know if the physics work but to my ears it works and like you guys say that's all that matters.

Time will tell if this is my permanent fix, but I'm cautiously optomistic. Why the hell am I so picky anyway? \:\)