This reply may be late, but helpful..
I have a 7.1 (actually a 6.1) set-up. Fronts are M-22tis, VP-150 Center, QS-8's for surrounds, and M-2's for rear surrounds.

I started with a second set of QS-8's for the rear surrounds, but because of the open nature of my theater room I was not happy with the second set of QS-8's. I returned them for a pair of M2's so the rear surround was directed back at the listening environment.

I COULD NOT BE MORE IMPRESSED...

I highly recommend this set-up. I have an SVS 25-31+ sub and my basement thunders when I watch movies.

I love the QS-8's, they just were not right for my setting.

Just my humble opinion and advice..

AB