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Surround speakers slightly in front OK?

Merry Christmas! The family is still asleep, so I thought I would post a question while I'm waiting. I posted previously about my new home theater system and the responses were very helpful.

Because of my room setup, the easiest place for my surround speakers is to the side and just in front of my seating position. I know they are supposed to be directly to the side or just behind, but that poses considerable mounting problems. Does it make that much difference? Thanks.

Lew
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scuby OP
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Onkyo TX-SR803 AV Receiver, Infinity TTS-1100 Speaker System. The speakers are too large to mount over the door. If slightly in front isn't acceptable, I'll mount them on the back wall.
scuby OP
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Iplaynaked, I haven't considered ceiling mounts, but I can mount them on the back/side wall corner next to the ceiling. I have the Infinity stands that require no mounting, but a door makes me place them slightly in front. The wall mount is my next option.
scuby OP
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Centered about 2 feet from the back wall. Farther in cuts off access to the room from one of the doors.
scuby OP
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I've solved the problem. With the surround speakers mounted slightly in front of my listening position, the surround quality is quite good. When the wife isn't around or if/when she accepts the idea, I can move the surround speakers (they are on speaker stands) to either back corner, where they sound great. This position isn't practical all the time since one of the speakers is sort of in the doorway, but I can live with the setup. Thanks for all the input.

Lew
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