Slightly late - but for anyone questioning the thought that went into the O/96 speaker design, it really is worth reading this:
https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2013/05/21/manufacturers-comment-devore-fidelity-orangutan-o96-stereophile-measurement-comparisons/
(recommended also by Jriggy above)
It's rare to see such a well-thought-out response by any loudspeaker designer.
With respect to the original question on listening height - Devore specifically designed the speaker with an optimal dispersion characteristic for an ear height slightly above the top of the speaker - so the low height of the speaker is somewhat deliberate.
https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2013/05/21/manufacturers-comment-devore-fidelity-orangutan-o96-stereophile-measurement-comparisons/
(recommended also by Jriggy above)
It's rare to see such a well-thought-out response by any loudspeaker designer.
With respect to the original question on listening height - Devore specifically designed the speaker with an optimal dispersion characteristic for an ear height slightly above the top of the speaker - so the low height of the speaker is somewhat deliberate.