Hi,

I think you just need to try either orientation and see which you prefer. Another option might be to mount them upside-down (wall mounts should be able to do that) high up but it's difficult to try and you need power above the ceiling. I have a pair of M6 speakers sat either side of the sofa, technically they point out into the room but they have a very wide dispersion, so it doesn't matter too much.

Brian

Main: G65, MD600 Sooloos, MC200 Roon Core, MS600, 210, 218, UHD722, DSP5200SE, DSP5200HCSE, M6 & DSW.2
System 2: AC200 MS200, WiiM Pro+, M6.
Other: DSP5000 (96/24v1), DSP3300.