Lane, I think I have read that these speakers are quite non-directional.
I may have to remove the carpet from the rear speaker. I just thought it would look better and blend in more. I also don't care for the big embossed "Wild Thing". I have another of the large speakers. I had to buy a pair. Maybe the speaker won't be very obvious below the folded top.
I think the CSP linkage is quite well made. I expect that from all of their products. I originally had Berg linkage, which I think functions well, but I didn't like how it looks. I will be trying to sell it.