I tried to sit about 8ft. from my speakers(80's),I just can't say this is a prime distance from the speakers,of course I didn't move them at all either.If it were me I would e-mail Alan for a second opinion.I'm not saying they wouldn't work but it seems to me that is sitting to close.

Rick


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