Thanks for all the detailed responses.I know every situation is different and mine is definitely not ideal.I'm trying to choose between Paradigm Studio 40's and 60's.The 40's are 13 inches deep, and at 10 inches off the back wall they are 7' to the front from me.Eventually I plan to move to a bigger room, say in 2 years or so, so I've been toying with the idea of the 60's.The 60's are 17" deep, so I would have to put them about 5 inches from the wall in order to keep them, almost literally, out of my face.I have some research to do, and thanks again for the info.
A question about front-ported speakers
I want to get my speakers as close to the wall as possible. I know they really should have as much breathing room as possible, but I want to get as much room between me and my speakers.I'm looking at the Paradigm studio 40 or 60.Are front ported speakers capable,generally speaking, of being REAL tight to walls without sounding like they're underwater or something?.