Magnepan Placement


I have just picked up a pair of used SMG's and have to say, even thought they may not be the most recent version or the top o the heap, these things are amazing! Which leads me to my question, are there any "do's and don't" regarding placement? I have read Jim Smith's "Get Better Sound" and have applied his rules of thumb regarding placement from the rear wall, etc; however, I wanted to see if there are any secrets out there? Thanks in advance!!
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Emotiva XPA-5 and XPA-2 sound fantastic with the MMG,12's, and 1.6's. There incredibly priced and are top knotch, despite some who say you need to spend more(I sold my $6k Bryston bsst and dont feel Im loosing a thing.

I have mine about 40"from the wall. Slight toe in. Im used to planars so I like my front image wide like only a Maggie and Logan seam to be able to do. So toe in is aprox 10 degrees.

I highly recommend a nice sub. I placed mine in the center and the sound is as if its coming from both pair, and phase seams perfect.