QS8's are kinda funny.. they mesh so well with the rest of the system, that you sometimes forget they are there.. its kinda weird.. and thats really their job.. they arent meant to blow you away with their sheer amount of volume.. they are designed to create a seamless soundstage that totally envelopes the listening area.. in that sense, they do an awesome job. i have never heard the QS4's, but if the sound guys at axiom are telling you they will do the job, i would believe them. your room space is medium to small, so i would guess their suggestion to be right on.
if you think you are gonna get 'upgradeits' at a later date, then go ahead and get the QS8's.. if not, then get the QS4's, and i would be willing to bet they will be better than expected.
bigjohn
