Now that I have my receiver squared away, I have a question regarding the side and rear speaker - all QS8's - placement in new construction.

Assuming room dimensions of 25'x12'x9' I plan on putting in a 65" plasma. I have seen recommended seat distances ranging 7.75 feet to over 14 feet. What is your opinion on seating.

The reason why I bring seating distance up is that I am under the impression that based seating is where you place your side speakers. So if I hypothetically sit 9 feet back from the plasma, I would instruct the contractor to run the wire out though the wall 9 to 12 feet back from the front.

Where would you tell the contractor to run the wires through the walls? What dimensions / numbers would you use?

OR should I take the easy way out and order the QS8 speaker stands instead of going with a wall mount?

Next question? How many of you would mount your center channel speaker ABOVE a 65" (slightly more involved) vs. placing it on a stand?

Should I go with TWO center channel speakers? 150's?
Thanks