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I am torn between going for a 5.1 or just go for the 7.1.

Mostly music and movies usage with the occasional PS-3 shoot 'em ups for some socially acceptable stress relief. Room is 14 x 16 and I don't do loud volume.

I plan to use M22's as the fronts, a VP150 center and QS8's for the two surrounds. I have an existing active Velodyne 12" sub that provides more than enough thump for my tastes.

My goal is balance as opposed to raw volume capability.

My question is if I go the 7.1 route should I pair the 8's with QS4's for the rear duty.

Or should I do four QS-4's?