At a record store there were speakers too high up on a shelf peeking downward toward the throngs of shoppers below. You are right that the speakers should not point parallel to the ceiling.
Did not consider soundstage, if any, but the overall listening experience very acceptable. I don't think these British speakers had a rear port, however.
Remember to try the tweeter below the woofer for attempt at time alignment with this unusual high room position and downward angled speaker peeking over the edge of shelf.
Another choice is hanging from the ceiling with drilled holes in the top of each speaker as in some bars where listening is rather casual.
Did not consider soundstage, if any, but the overall listening experience very acceptable. I don't think these British speakers had a rear port, however.
Remember to try the tweeter below the woofer for attempt at time alignment with this unusual high room position and downward angled speaker peeking over the edge of shelf.
Another choice is hanging from the ceiling with drilled holes in the top of each speaker as in some bars where listening is rather casual.