Actually, I already have the M80s on 24" stands and haven't noticed any change. I use them for HT (close seating) and for music for those standing in the rear of the room (parties and such). With them on the floor, they are blocked by furniture.
Basically I have to have everything on one wall and there isn't enough room to include audio racks/towers/stands along with the M80s, 500 and TV. It's a width issue. I can't use a wall mounted TV as I would end up with something in front of it. So, my only option (as I see it) is to put my components underneath the speakers in cabinets. In order to do this effectively, I would need to place the 500 on top of the cabinet as well.
