You either have a room that can be converted into a listening space or not.
If you do, you cram the BIGGEST speakers in the most appropriate position, and the room is treated as needed.
If you're like most, you have the system in a living space, controlled by the boss(Significant other) and practicality. Nothing but compromise and small speakers in a sub optimum location are what's left to enjoy.
Deal with it, and play with fuses and wallet draining doo dads.