I assume you already have your equipment? Or are you buying based on the space? Right off hand, I’d say it really depends on whether the speakers are ported, and which way they’re ported. That will really dictate how close to the walls you can place them for optimal sound.
If you’ve yet to purchase your equipment, that gives you a bit more to work with. I'd agree without any info the open side will give you the best sound. For over 30 years I haven't had speakers anywhere near the walls.
If you’ve yet to purchase your equipment, that gives you a bit more to work with. I'd agree without any info the open side will give you the best sound. For over 30 years I haven't had speakers anywhere near the walls.