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if you are seated close to the surrounds (as in my situation) the QS series might be the better way to go


Excellent idea! My old HT had me sitting very close to the rear wall, so as a result I never went beyond 5.1 sound. Had I had your post in hand, I would have had a viable way to upgrade to 6.1 (or even 7.1)! In my new HT I'm about 10' from the rear wall, so monopoles work great, but your idea is one that I think many could benefit from!

- Bill