BigWill: Pull the Monitor Audio 2.5-3 feet from the wall. Point the speaker straight ahead no toe in. Plug the lower ports on the S8 with the supplied grey port bungs (so bass does not overpower the mids when room is carpeted and low ceilings). You'll notice a difference...I hope...I'm unsure of your environment.

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