room setup options

Thanks guys... I'll try both options out, I just wanted to get an idea of what to start off with based on the experience of others.

Xti16... you're right they're not bookshelfs and it did sound weird when I typed it out, but I couldn't think of another word to use at the time.

Personally I would think option 1 would sound the best but what the heck if it's not too much trouble try both ways. Lets your ears be the judge. Btw great speakers but I would not consider them as bookshelfs rather monitors.

Thanks for the response Carey, and sorry for the confusing drawings. I dont have any drafting background either, I just quickly did those diagrams just more of a reference for the size of the room for myself. You're right it is an L shaped room... the living room is the main rectangular room, and off to the right is the dinnette and kitchen.

I should have included my speakers in my original post, they're Dynaudio C1 bookshelfs.

Option 1 will probably sound the best. Of course I don't know you system, ie speaker size etc. I think you need to be close to one of the corners or you could loose a lot of impact with the vaulted ceiling and open floor plan. Not having a drafting background I was having a hard time determining where all the walls were in your drawing. Is this an L shaped room?