Raidho speakers with Audio Research Tube amps

I had a buddy who had an ARC LS26 and amp (I forget the model) with Raidho C1.1s.  Great combo.  
Raidho makes great speakers.  Room placement is critical.  They need 2’ minimum from back wall and 9’ between them.  If you get side firing drivers, proximity to side wall also is an issue.  If no side firing, they can be quite close to the wall and do well.  

Thanks.  Have you heard the X-3's?

I have.  I love the tweeter and the soundstage is truly spectacular. 

They are tough for room placement because of that side firing woofer. In the right room they are brilliant.  You probably need a room that is 20' wide to have enough room to not get too much reverberation from those woofers.   You also need a full 3' off the back wall.  Not a speaker for every room.  

My room is 24 wide by 14 deep. placement would have them  about 12 feet apart and about 10 feet from listening position.  Amp is ARC Ref 75 SE.  I am using a pair of Vandersteen 2WQ subs.  Do you use these speakers with the side woofers pointed outward -- or is this just a choice?