Questions about sf Signums and Stands

hi Folks:

1) Any experience with Setting up Sonus Faber Signums in a room that is only 11 feet wide (long wall placement is NOT possible)?

2) Are the adjustable iron/wood stands MUCH better to warrant the price difference? These may be a MUST, since I am changing my LR sofa to one that me up a fair bit.

I am having trouble with getting the optimal position Too close to the side walls (<26") I get marked vagueness from side wall reflections and very "dry timbe" Much closer together and I get serious image compression and slower bass, but with nice, overall LUSH tonality

Has anyone worked with the Signums in a narrow room? Thanks.

Jay