Alan,

Thanks for the discussion of M60s in my environment.
On the QS8's...
7.1 Backs: Due to the left rear back wall having kitchen cabinets, I'd like to know how a 3 1/2" top clearance (at 6' rt of center and best aesthetically) or 6 1/2" top clearance (at 4' rt of center). These assume mounting so QS8's extend out so their back is flush with cabinet fronts, but flush with cab. top. I assume mounting to back wall between cabinet and ceiling with only 4" above and below AND only 3 1/2' rt. of sound center would be a no go. Right rear wall top clearance could be up to 16". sound wise differing locations is OK, but aesthetically, being closer to left speaker height would 'look' better.

Side surrounds (8' ceiling ht. at wall slopes up to sound stage center 12' in to 10' ht.):
In order to cover the old in-wall covered holes, 13 1/2" top clearance would be best. How far from optimal is that? Since these sides are more listener critical, I'd be willing to place them lower to achieve closer to optimal sound here.
Thanks again.
Dave

Last edited by davekro; 02/19/09 02:18 PM.
Dave

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