Speaker placement: On the rug OK?


Hi all,
For aesthetic and safety reasons I placed my speakers (& sub) ON the rug. This way I can hide my big fat NBS cables under the rug and not worry that my kids would trip on them.
The issue is I noticed from many professional pictures and pictures from this very forum that every one has the rug a few feet away from the speakers. Can anyone tell me which way is correct and why?
In case it makes a difference, my speakers touch the ground via spikes. Click here for pic or my system link has more pics.
captaincapitalism

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I prefer the speakers on the rug as this may reduce the chance for some early sound reflection.