sfdude's system

[sfdude]

I would strive to maintain left/right symmetry to the greatest extent possible at the speaker end of the room. That means I would go for option 1.

Thanks David. I am definitely leaning towards Option 1 (Bonus Room vs. the Great Room) as that would let me deal with "normal" room boundary issues given the symmetric nature of it. The Great Room was a more practical option for entertaining guests but I may just settle for something more pedestrian.