If you end up looking at buying something different, I'd suggest looking at a pair of Dunlavy's, probably the SM-1 monitor. I'd call Audio-Video Logic in Des Moines if you don't have a local dealer - they're very helpful and will be able to help you determine if this will work in your room.
Anyway, the suggested setup is along the long wall, widely separated and seriously toed in. I don't have that option in my room, so I haven't gone this route, but if you do have that option, it might work perfectly for you. You sit within a foot of the rear wall, so you can avoid the "speakers on top of you" effect. -Kirk