Just FYI, my M50s are about 2 feet from the wall. I think they were ok a bit further back, but I like having them out. The visual impact is not all that large, but you know the room has speakers in it. My wife vetoed the M60s on the basis of size as well 2 inches bigger in depth and height. Now the 80s, those are huge.

I am the Doctor, and THIS... is my SPOON!