Long wall or short wall


Right now I have a pair of Aerial 10T's positioned on the short wall of my listening room. (the room is approx. 16' x 22') I read alot that people actually place their speakers on the long wall. Which is better and why? I am thinking of selling them to buy a pair of Vandersteen 5A's. Would the same apply?
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I have always used 'short wall' setups in the different rooms I had, but I have no philisophical problems with the other setup.

I have the CARA CD too. Rives audio has some helpful setup info at their website. Check out http://www.rivesaudio.com if you want to try it.

I do disagree with the suggestion of pulling the speaker 1/2 way out into the room. I can't imagine a speaker or a room in which this would be a rational solution.

If you can do it, play with placement and see what you think.