I would have thought exactly the same thing, but as I read down the professional review links, I see things like these:
"The QS8 achieves a near-ideal presentation of both directional and ambient surround effects."
"For example, in Attack of the Clones, you will hear the wonderful environmental sounds of the water planet, coupled with very accurate directional surround information during the battle between Obi-Wan and Jango Fett."
"it is one surround speaker that can do it all, perfectly performing the contradictory requirements of discrete effects and surround envelopment. A good example of discrete effects is in chapter 7 of the DVD of The Others, in which Nicole Kidman’s character is annoyed by the disturbing footsteps above her as she does her needlepoint. The footsteps begin in the left rear and end up in the front center."
Its true they were not designed for this, but hey, penicillin started out as mold.
