Hola...well, I what I do if I were you, is place them where they sing most, and push them back when not listening...and the best distance your ears will tell you...trust in them! usually, 3 feet is the best...happy listening, and trust your ears,lexor said:what is the least amount of distance i can have from the rear wall with my Sl3's, i have drapes on the rear wall. i am having a seating and screen size issue. thanks