And here is another question........I have to mount my surrounds close to the ceiling, whether I go side or rear placement. If I go side placement, I will have to mount about 7' up, which is about 4" top clearance to the ceiling. Rear placement, I can give about 10" top clearance. Any advice as to which would be better?

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