You'll need all of that 3' for the Mahlers, but it'll work, IMHO, give or take an inch or two. If you like the Mahlers, then the Strauss will look as good and allow you a little closer to the wall. Either will make Wasserman sound like he's in your room, but not larger than life. All the VAs will cover your wall with a broad soundstage with lots of depth.
I've heard the Mahlers doing Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor at "realistic" levels from the organist's perspective. Simply incredible. My pants legs were flapping.
I don't "know" the Parsifals, so I can't compare.
One thing to consider about the Sumiko-distributed products is the "Sumiko set" of your speakers. (See separate thread under "Reviews" if you want to learn more). It'll fully intergrate the bass, midrange and imaging. The sound is improved so much that the WAF goes through the roof. Women will actually sit down and listen to properly set speakers rather than thinking of audio as a "man thing."
Dave
I've heard the Mahlers doing Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor at "realistic" levels from the organist's perspective. Simply incredible. My pants legs were flapping.
I don't "know" the Parsifals, so I can't compare.
One thing to consider about the Sumiko-distributed products is the "Sumiko set" of your speakers. (See separate thread under "Reviews" if you want to learn more). It'll fully intergrate the bass, midrange and imaging. The sound is improved so much that the WAF goes through the roof. Women will actually sit down and listen to properly set speakers rather than thinking of audio as a "man thing."
Dave