If you're just doing 5.1 (which I highly recommend) you might have just fine success mounting the QS8's ON the back wall, particularly if your listening position is far back in the room. People go on and on about how forgiving they are placement wise, and I have found that to be true. The quadpolar design really does give you lots of options. If there are half-decent options for positioning the surrounds on the back wall, I'd definitely give that a shot and put the stand money towards a sub or the 60's.

btw, I have the VP100 in a very large room and find it to be more than adequate. I am extremely pleased by the QS8's and M60's and have no remorse whatsoever. They are delightful on a daily basis.


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