Gieseman.
Mounting the side Q's where you describe (mid way between 1st and 2nd row) sounds good. They are known for being pretty flexible in mounting positions. For mounting above your windows, you could consider mounting to the wall with wall mount FMB's, if you desire to tilt them (which is a very good idea in you application). That might also allow the bottom of the speaker to actually sit a little below the window edge or molding (should you desire and works in your application). Mainly though the FMB wall mounts will allow the top of your Q's to be a couple inches further away from the ceiling, which I think is preferable. Another option that gives a bit more ceiling clearance than ceiling FMB's, if you wanted to save some bucks , are Omnimount 20's which are a good option. They are ceiling mounts. Besides being less expensive, they give an inch or two more ceiling clearance than the FMB 'ceiling mount' bracket, which would probably locate them pretty close to where the 'wall mount' FMB would place the Q's in your application anyway. Also, if moving speakers inward on the ceiling a few inches is a plus in dealing with your windows, that is an option with the Omnimount 20 ceiling bracket. If you have a Radio shack near you, you can save on shipping, as you can order at RS on line and ask them to be shipped free to the RS store of your choice.
NOTE: the QS8 requires a 1/4-20 thread. The Omni 20 is 3/8", so you'd need a 1/4" to 3/8" adapter. Not sure where to get that, but Randy had a picture on another thread a while back. The Omnimount 10 (10lb rated capacity, but Omni says they are conservatively rated) is 1/4" rod and thread, which matches the Q's insert, BUT it is about 2" shorter! That makes it about the same dist. from the ceiling as the FMB ceiling brkt, but lots cheaper. Lots of options you'd need to decide on, but at least the info saves all the research on the nitty gritty details of the options.
