My go to is 4A for the engine photo ops

That said, there really is no difference in pitch for Rows 1-5 or 10-11. Row 1 you do have to stow your bags up top and be comfortable with the bulkhead wall.

I also think if they are putting non-revs in EMS seats, they are more likely to be in the Exit rows than 1-5 so you may luck out better with an empty middle in the lower rows.