Need to make decision about replacing my surround speakers. The room has no right side wall so the surrounds are mounted on the back wall. Unfortunately the couch is also against the rear wall. I'm thinking of going with the QS10's but Atmos I believe suggests monopoles for the rear. Currently the rears are mounted a bit high and I feel that you can't really feel their effect, probably more to do with the seating position though.

1, How hard of a rule are monopoles for the surrounds with Atmos? It seems all new receivers are designed with Atmos. My current receiver has it and offers 7.1 or 5.1.2.

2. Would the quint poles compensate for the poor seating position?

3. What is the suggested mounting height for QS10's

3. Possibly in the future there will be a right side wall. Are Atmos side surrounds to be monopole as well?

I'm hoping to visit Axiom in two weeks time when on vacation, in their area. Hopefully they will let me in for a listen, unfortunately the fourth wave is starting to climb here in Ontario.

Thank you in advance for any input !!!


LCR's M5HPOW
Rears QS-10
2-Velodyne VDR12-BV
Onkyo TX-NR757
Optoma HD142x w/115" DIY AT Spandex screen