They would still sound pretty darn good but not optimum IMO.
The extra few feet away from the wall improves the bass and gets rid of some muddiness, thickness and lumpy bass compared to what they can do.
I should also add that soundstage depth will improve if they are farther than 3' out.
of course ymmv
good luck
The extra few feet away from the wall improves the bass and gets rid of some muddiness, thickness and lumpy bass compared to what they can do.
I should also add that soundstage depth will improve if they are farther than 3' out.
of course ymmv
good luck