Hi All- I'm new here and don't yet own Axiom speakers.

I'm about to start building a house in Vancouver and am just finalizing the construction drawings. I've heard great things about Axiom speakers and am interested in using their in-wall series for a Great Room home theatre.

I'm planning on the W22/W150 front & center speakers, but the rear of the room exits to the patio and doesn't lend itself to wall or floor speakers (nana doors). Any thoughts on using the W3 speakers as Rears, and mounting them in the ceiling (its vaulted and slightly angled towards the center of the room) - or am I making a schoolboy error somehow?

Also, I'll probably pick up a high end Yamaha or Denon AVR, but I'm only planning on going with a 5.1 setup. Is 7.1 really worth it? Would I honestly notice the difference? (especially considering this is not a dedicated home theatre room)

Any other advice before finalizing the design?

Thanks very much for any help or guidance,

Peter