As mentioned in this thread already, many of us do not have a dedicated room (as much as we probably wish we did).
So we have to do the best we can with what we have.
I have a setup as mentioned, media cabinet right in the middle of the speakers.
But at least I was able to get rid of the coffee table (was able to convince the wife that we hardly ever have guests, no use of the coffee table), so now there is nothing between my seating position and the equipment/speakers.
I so wish I had a dedicated room.
Jay