Small Apartment Speakers Setup

Hi Friends,

I am asking for your suggestions of a better location/arrangement to set up my speakers.
Right now they're sitting on top of a study desk that folds out and I listen near field. I have a pair of small bookshelf (3 inch midwoofer) and a 12 inch sub. Depending on the space and possible setup, I either go full stereo and build a new pair with 6 inch woofers, or stay 2.1 with a 8 inch sub for better integration with the mid.
Since you guys are taking the time to help me, I make it easier by providing an up-to-scale drawing, showing my current setup. The bedroom is off-limits but the living room is quite flexible at the moment. Glass surfaces are marked in blue.
If more info about the room is needed please let me know. I am open to any suggestion for the best musical enjoyment. Thanks in advance!
 

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That one is hard, best would be putting them on the ;ong wall and the couch (chair) in front of the bedroom door. How much space does that leave between you and the loudspeakers.

dave

Hi Dave, in that position, if the speakers are placed 40cm from all boundaries, that will leave 180cm between them (can be moved closer) and the listening position can be 120-150cm depending on how big is the chair.
Headphones?
I’ve tried that. My preamp (Burson Audio) serves as a great headphone amp too. I have decent open back headphones and have built earbuds for leisure, but I really love how speakers render sound, plus the comfort and the ability to listen as a group.