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Is it even possible to set up a system in 12x12 room?

I am moving next week and there is an extra room that is 12x12 with 9 foot ceiling. This will not be my main system but I have an extra gear I would like to use. I have never set up a system in a square room and definitely not this small of a room. I have a couple pair of 8 ohm 87 db monitors that go down around 40 to 50hz and a pair of 6 ohm 87db floorstanders that go to 27hz with ports in the front. I have a el84 tube amp that is 25 watts and a 150 watt solid state amp with a tube Preamp. The couch will have to go directly on back wall and may be able to pull speakers 2 to 3 feet off front wall and maybe a foot or so off side walls. Is there anyway to make this enjoyable to listen too? I know I'm going to have to treat room but where would panels perform best or am I wasting my time?
paulcreed

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luke_zitterkopf
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We see plenty of systems with the loudspeakers too far from the front wall. Yes, too far. For whatever reason there is a commonly held belief that 2, 3 feet or more is needed for good depth of soundstage. In practice, many loudspeakers can be ideally placed much closer to the front wall with better results in every aspect. Bass, imaging, width of soundstage, and better sound from more listening spots. 

If you would like help just let me know. I can walk you through the process over the phone.

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