Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater 7.1 or 5.1

Bleev, welcome. Yes, you have plenty of room behind your listening position to mount 7.1 back surrounds for a rear sound field. That height is a little more than the typical 3' above ear level, but still excellent with QS8s.

As to a receiver, for the most cost-effective purchase, consider a factory refurbished unit which should be at least as reliable as a brand new one. I'd suggest that you also consider Onkyo models such as the 1007 and 3007 from Accessories4less, but if you want to stay with a similarly excellent Denon, a very good buy at this time is this 990 for about $640 plus shipping.