Hey I just got a pair of 1.6's and I am in a 10x12 room open on 2 sides and they are great. I disagree with the middle of the room idea. As you push the speakers closer to the back wall it will help reinforce the low end and you will not need a sub. Careful placement will help and some soft material ie window treatments will help with the rear energy. The other side of that is that the rear energy helps create a sense of space. I sit 10ft from the speaker and they are 5ft apart like Maggie suggests and could not be happier!
