Long wall or short wall

Audio Physics is also a big proponent of long wall placement. I had my Virgo's placed this way years ago. Now I have my Watt/Puppy's in pretty much the same config. Check out my pics in systems.

FYI: http://www.audiophysic.de/info/aufstellung/e_index.html

I have always used 'short wall' setups in the different rooms I had, but I have no philisophical problems with the other setup.

I have the CARA CD too. Rives audio has some helpful setup info at their website. Check out http://www.rivesaudio.com if you want to try it.

I do disagree with the suggestion of pulling the speaker 1/2 way out into the room. I can't imagine a speaker or a room in which this would be a rational solution.

If you can do it, play with placement and see what you think.

Nrchy,
Give it a try. This config pretty much takes the "room" out of the equation. I used it in a BAD room config (15' x 15' x 8') and NO room treatment. Nothing on the walls and a rug partly covering the hardwood floor. (this was just a temporary setup)
The imaging was exceptional and the soundstage was excellent. The stage would have been better if I'd had a LONGER wall than 15'. Give it a try.....it'll surprise you.
Happy Listening.