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Side or back wall more important for speakers?

Many of us are not fortunate enough to have a dedicated listening that allows us to position our speakers optimally. If you had to choose one, which would it be:

1. Place speakers away from back wall
2. Place speakers away from side walls

From my non-scientific tests, it seems that the sidewalls play a bigger role in soundstaging and achieving a holographic sound. What do you think?
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Side wall first reflection will effect higher frequency more so than the front wall. Tweeter directionality will also limit front wall interaction unless it is a rear firing design. Side and front walls will effect lower frequency equally.

Some speakers; particularly UK, are designed for near front wall placement due to limited space in many flats.
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