1961 Surrounds or Bookshelves

That was fear.  Any idea how far off the wall before the echos won’t be an issue?  I can probably come out almost a foot and still be even with sitting position.

the only issue with bookshelves is waiting for them too get restocked

No good spot on the rear wall with moving stuff or having them be almost directly above where i sit if I come in 50 cm from the corner.

if I go 50cm down the sidewall I am just slightly ahead of where my head would be

i sent the same question into support and they suggested bookshelves or using the height speakers.  With the height speakers they would be aimed at the sitting area.

They also suggested putting heights on the ceiling with the narrow part facing each other and spaced to each end of the seating area

I was planning to do Atmos later this year.  If I use the height speakers for surrounds what benefit would I get swapping them for bookshelves at a later date?  The height speakers as surrounds would be aimed towards the seating area, whereas the bookshelves would br aimed straight out from the wall

I went to order but now the center won’t ship for a couple weeks – delivery estimate is when I am out of town again.  So I guess I am waiting a bit longer

Yeah I am currently at an AM conference in Chicago and was checking shipping dates daily until they matched with when I would be home.  Everything was 24-31 Mar except the center which was 12-17 Apr.  it was a very sad day