The xSeries are a great range of implants, but, where the provide ease of install, discreet placement and minimal realestate, they have a trade off with range and coupling to a reader.
I wonder if a FlexM1 would yield better results for your situation either gen1a or gen2
Have you considered that?
OR
If you were up for it, a FlexMT should almost certainly have the range you are requiring for your reader