Vandersteen 5A Speakers

Audioconnection said it well...that plus, I've never let the room shape/size dictate the speakers I own.
That doesn't mean that I haven't had more and less success in terms of sound.
Knowing the golden ratios by heart, doesn't mean that any of us are fortunate enough to have such a room.
Also, I'm such a fan of 'Nearfield listening', that I can simply put my chair wherever I want when litening time is available.
Go for the 5's--they're absolutely wonderful speakers.

Good listening,
Larry

Of course, you're right up to a point. Here's that point.
My comments were, that the size room he has, depending on which wall he uses, accommodates this.
About 8' listening distance is the reccommended for most 'fixed' time aligned, (I made that up, that was THIEL's).
So, if he goes three feet into the room,(with speaker placement) then comes a like three feet in,(into the room with his chair) he's about nine feet away,(allowing for the depth of the speaker), he's more than that minimum.
Again, I PERSONALLY would try it...that doesn't mean that any sane person would try it...but the drive for great audio, is almost a biological urge in my lexicon.

Good listening,
Larry

Johnny,
That's odd...not doubting your claim of 'middle' of the speakers, but most 'launch' charts are measured from the 'face' of the speaker.
Example, the Essence 10's which were 'time alignable' with launch charts, a protractor and height/distance--called for measuring from the edge of the woof cabinet.

Thanks for the info.

Good listening,
Larry