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Help me replace my b&w 802d's

I bought 3 b&w 802d's last year as a birthday present to myself. Unfortunately, I have them placed along the long wall of my room, because of my display location. 2 803n's in the rears. Because of location I am sitting too close to the 802d in my opinion. Even with toe in and tilting the speakers forward a
bit.

I think I would be better served getting a good dub and 3 smaller front speakers, but i still want a very high end sound. Suggestions?
diw

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diw OP
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I wanted a matching 802 center because I am very into listening to MC SACDs, for which 3 matching front channels are helpful. I do have some room treatment on the front corners and front wall, also the rear wall. Thinking about trapping the rear corners next.
I use an Anthem D2V with ARC, at this point I am correcting up to 5k, which does compensate for the "BBC" dip.
diw OP
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I sit probably 9 feet away, which I think is too close with these speakers. I once had 805n's but I was going for the higher end of the b&w line. Yes, I think height is definitely an issue but I have tilted the speakers forward somewhat with the spikes and still perceive the problem.
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