I just bought a pair of Linn AV 5140s that I've positioned slightly toed in and about 12-14" from the wall... they sound better here than they did with a better amp & pre-amp at the showroom, where they were placed about 3-4 feet from the back wall. The space savings here in cramped NYC are really key. If you buy Linns, not that the Ninkas have front-firing woofers, while the 5140s are rear-firing. Good luck.
Speakers like Linn close to the wall ??
I would like to know if there are any other speakers which are designed to perform best when close to the back wall like the Linn speakers (designed for 4 to 12 inches from back wall). Unfortunately this is an issue for me due to the room. Thanks for the advice.