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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?
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I think you can get a system together that will sound pretty good if you accept limitations in terms of bass response.  The biggest issue I have run into is not being able to get adequate space between the speakers (9' minimum is ideal) and distance from back wall. 

Many speakers have minimal issue in terms of near wall placement.  If you can be 8' away from speakers that are 9' apart and are 2' from the back wall...you should be in a good spot.  
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