Jack and Ron, I think you guess are right on with your approach. And I'll see if I can get a link for the THX Ultra2 goodies...I did read a review on the new Pioneer THX Ultra 2 receiver and it was mentioned in that article...either Home Theater or SGTH.
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I was just about to post, go to axioms discussion board and then Ron posted the link. Ian and Alan are both great about any questions you have Eric. Thought I'd may lean towards the QS4's based on the clearance issue but let the Axiom folks give you their professional opinion and do let us know...
Jeff, the reason some think that one rear might sound like it's coming from the front of the room is because that speaker's information is "bouncing" off of the front soundstage (wall)...that's why it's important to dampen the front if using a 6.1 or 7.1 setup. Most people don't realize this...
Jeff, I'd put one of your (current) monopolar surrounds as your "single" back channel and put the QS8's on the side walls. This will give the "most surround" experience because most of the sound will be coming from your side surrounds NOT your back. Yes some EX/ES disks give you "decent" back...
I too am using monopoles as my back rear speakers...also, without planning on it, that is what the new THX Ultra2 calls for. Dipole for sides (which basically the QS series speaker do) and monopole for the back rear.
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I have the QS-8's in black and love them. Very wide dispersion. Use them as my side surrounds in 7.1 setup...work great! I can't vouch for the cheery but the fit and finish on mine are top notch! So I doubt the cherry would be any different. E-mail Ian at Axiom, he's the pres/owner and he'll...