Here is a link to Cardas' room setup, if you look down toward the bottom of the page, there is info on setup of a dipole speaker. There is also info on speaker placement on the Rives Audio website.
When I owned the ML SL3's they were out a good 5 feet or so from the wall to the front of the panel. However, I also had heavy drapes hung on the wall behind the speakers as well.
Cardas Speaker Placement Link
When I owned the ML SL3's they were out a good 5 feet or so from the wall to the front of the panel. However, I also had heavy drapes hung on the wall behind the speakers as well.
Cardas Speaker Placement Link