Trying to balance that fine line between WAF and best placement for performance. Question is: if I were to place M22's only several inches above the floor (medium pile carpet), would the performance of the speaker suffer significantly? Note: listening position would be at normal seating level. The rest of the 5.1 configuration can be placed at more appropriate hights in the room (ear level).

If this configuration isn't advised, am I better off going with floor standing mains? I was hoping to go with the M22s for the smaller form factor (relatively small room).

Thanks for any advice.