Speaker placement (and elevation)

[Russnohio]

For my personal taste I think the 19s should be elevated about a foot above the floor. I plan to try it this weekend.

I'd agree.....Here's mine laying on it's back......not quite as high though.
Although mine have pedestals taller than stock......I plan on building some ten-inch high stands one day.

[Altec Best]

The basic thought here is to get the sound up to ear level.And it just looks a whole lot nicer than proping the front of the speakers with something does it not.

[Panomaniac]

Here's mine laying on it's back......

Oh dear.... Looks like your 19s have been drinking again!