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Physics Question: Why does cabinet volume matter so much to bass response?
A ' driver ' has electro - mechanical - acoustic properties ( TS Parameters ) and the volume relates to ' efficiency ' in a ' system ' ( loudspeaker ) as well as other relational properties.    
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+1 Music Direct ... outstanding customer service ...  
odd question about speaker placement
In general near field is good ... placing a large flat surface in close proximity to the listening axis will change dynamics. The desk top surface is now contributing to what only the floor might have influenced in a different placement.  
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers "A Night in Tunisia" XRCD 24
Good shoutout @celtic66, ... listening at UHD streaming - the 1960 album quality is good and I will be looking for the XRCD ...  
Electric cars will ruin late night listening?
Or it could be just the opposite with all the batteries in ' System ' and further improve sound quality ...   
Looking for good computer speakers
KEF makes some 'desktop' - ' Actives ' - LSX:LSX Wireless Music System (kef.com)  
Wilson Alexia - speaker placement question
Going by the room dimension the width looks good and the ratios are not bad - 2.3 : 1.8 : 1 (2 : 1.5 : 1 evenly spaced room modes). You have some distance from the side wall to work with. Pick up 4 - 6 freestanding absorber panels to start - th... 
Recommended integrated amplifier for upgrade
It may be an opportunity to look into a Pass INT - xx, might be a match for SF.  
How to make small room sound bigger
@rixthetrick, lol - in the pic the L/R channels placement looks like 10-12 feet apart. It's not easy (for me) to imagine what the sound field is like, but it does speak to the idea of the original post's inquiry of ' making room sound bigger ' wh... 
How to make small room sound bigger
@rixthetrick, In this or his case diffusion behind the listener is completely wasted I would imagine.  IMO absorption may be the preferred way to reduce the low range band levels and with direct radiated energy diffusion and absorption will be ... 
Wilson Audio Tunetot Loudspeakers Reviewed !
I don't think the Tune Tot has ever sounded bad ... in different listening positions and Amp / Pre combinations (casual observation). But what is impressive is how good the ' Sound ' is when matched with higher tier Amplifier. Also I like the de... 
AR VT80SE ... what should I buy next?
How does the system ' sound ' to you ... does the D2.1 loudspeaker do what you want it to do ... has system placement been worked through to your liking ... ?  
GIK Vicoustic and others
For the floor - Rug (s) with pad ... carpet or additional flooring is not necessary.  
GIK Vicoustic and others
Use the long axis ( placement on room width ).  Find out what the radiation pattern is for the Sonus Faber Ellipsa and you will have some idea where to start. No Loudspeaker should overload ( be unusable ) for a reasonably sized room. Work out ... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Mahoney's Last Stand Ron Wood / Ronnie Lane HD Album - Amazon Music Bluesy / Bluegrass / Zydeco ... nice recording / mix / original soundtrack