Krunch, the surrounds should be farther to the right, not left. They should be if possible a couple feet farther back than directly to the side of your ears, to lend a little "phantom" back effect in the absence of back surround speakers in a 7.1 setup. So, if they'll be mounted on the side walls, make it as close to the back wall as possible(just a few inches away is okay). That and/or possibly moving the couch a foot or so forward should give you a better surround effect.

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