Dipole Asymmetry


I am considering purchase of a pair of Martin Logan Summit X speakers. In my room, I am somewhat constrained for speaker placement. I could place the speakers about 3-4 feet off the front wall. My main concern is my audio rack would be placed directly behind the left speaker, while there would be nothing placed behind the right speaker. How detrimental would this asymmetry be on sound quality?
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Although I'm new to Audiogon forums, I've been into high-end audio since the mid-80s.  Think Conrad Johnson PV-5 and Mark Levinson ML-2. I've learned that everything, EVERYTHING makes a difference. The only question is how significant, and how audible is it.
Listening to my dipole speakers . Funny thing just happened . My dog just walked behind one of them and the soundstage stayed consistent . No adverse affects were audible . Crazy !
I agree with prior post re trying to maintain symmetry by placing something acoustically equivalent behind the right speaker as well (perhaps even something on wheels, if can't locate there permanently).

I have ML Expression's (formerly had Summit's) in my asymmetric family room (with large open hallway on right side).  Using a combination of absorption and diffusion, via custom bookshelves behind the speakers, plus a bit more than the recommended "toe in," I've been able to tame the back wave so I still have a deep soundstage and centered image.  With a little creativity and experimentation, you should be able to make it work.