Check this article out by Axioms Chief Tech guru Alan...
http://www.axiomaudio.com/archives/surroundsexplained.html
I would not call Qs8's dipoles, they are quadpolar design, two woofers, one firing up and the other firing down, two tweeters, one firing 45deg to the left, one firing 45deg to the right. You want to be SURROUNDED and ENVELOPED in the sound, not having it directed at a primary location. For SACD and DVD-A music listening, some people prefer direct radiating, but the Qs8's or Qs4's also do a great job for music...
The above article should clear things up.....Don't worry, the B&W guy tried to tell me the Qs8's would be a joke for Home Theatre, NOT, when you think you have bullets flying through you when watching "Open Range" you'll know what I"m talking about...
