Wouldn't it depend on the distance from sidewalls? When I had them home they were 5' off one wall, but only 3' off the other so I toed them in a little to reduce audible reflection. For whatever reason I have the dreaded black hole at my listening chair that I haven't been able to work around with front and or base ported speakers, or the kanta's would have stayed. even the renowned salon 2's couldn't beat my room