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Speaker placement in a room with the best performance if it is close to a wall?

I'm looking at the Wilson SabrinaX, Magico A5, and the Focal Sopra N2, for purchase.  I know some speakers are VERY fussy on where they are placed, but I'm not able to put them a large distance from the wall, out into the room.  Does anyone have experience with placement issues for these 3 speakers?  I know tuning speaker position is important but sometimes ideal placement isn't always possible.  Which speaker is the LEAST fussy?  

markebrown01

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erik_squires
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OP: they are really great off-axis.  For this reason you may have good luck with severe toe-in.  Just something to keep in mind.

erik_squires
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Of course these issues can be tamed if you can place big thick absorbers around them.

erik_squires
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Magico in particular need a lot of side space.  In a big room they throw a wide, stable sound stage, but cramp them at all and it all collapses.

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