It's also interesting to note how close he was sitting. Only 8' back. At 8' back, he loved them. They sound even better further back!

I've played around with this...I can easily move my couch forward or back between right on top of the speakers, to as far back as about 14' for so. About 10-12' is my favorite. Of couse that's in my room. I sure it would differ from room to room.