D’Appolito designs in smaller rooms?


can anyone comment on experiences here? if bass is well trapped, how does the rest of the frequency come together if you're forced to listen < 10' away? is this D’Appolito design only useful for larger rooms?
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I have a pair of Acoustic Zen Adagios which use MTM design. The room is 14X12 and is smallish. I intend to move the system across to the otherside where there is more long wall, and I can experiment with distance from back wall. Here is my experience in their present location flanking a flat screen and stand. I throw a comforter over the TV to dampen down the room a bit more---I have a big sofa and overstuffed recliner chair, but a wall of windows which tends to make the room bright. The sound is very good but IMO could be much better. There is a node in the room which covers over the midrange, and the speaker sounds louder than its volume setting.In addition, the focus and imaging seems not as precise as manufacturer claims. I probably need some echo busters in the corners of the ceiling behind speakers or bass traps in the corner. If you are familiar with "live-end" "dead-end" theory of room dampening, the live end is where you sit.... I was advised to tilt them backward by using the short spikes that are standard with the speaker and extending the height of the spikes of the front outrigger . This did seem to help balance the speaker better and the sound is smoother, but there is much more potential to this speaker which I want to tap. I hope this helps Good Luck! Jim