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Thanks for the input so far guys.

I am leaning toward the W versions thus far. I am pretty much set on W22 mains, but I am concerned about positioning. The wall is 11.5 feet wide. The screen will be 110" wide including frame. That leaves 14" on each side, so the W22's centerline would only sit about 7 - 9" from the side wall. Is this too close? I could build little false corners in the room at about a 10* angle and mount them in there if that would help, or obviously could go with the M version on stands.

Now, the centre... I will definately not have enough room to run an W22 vertically in the centre. I could fit a W3 (or W2) there if I had to, but the problem with that is Axiom doesn't charge exactly half for a single in wall speaker like they do with the normal speakers, there is about a $100 surcharge. This puts the price very close to the W100... I do not know which would perform better as a centre. Money aside, if the W3 is a better choice than a W100, is it a better choice than a W150 also?

Lastly, in a room the size of mine, are the QS8's really the way to go instead of the QS4's?

You posted this just as I was posting my previous post, so a lot of your questions will be answered there.

I think I will go the outlet route. Seems like a great deal. I do have to commend Axiom on an excellent site, easily one of the most user-friendly sites I have used.

I think you're on track already (i was late to this party.) It definitely seems like from your options you'd want M22 (or W22) + sub since you said you're much more likely to use the setup for movies and tv. It does seem like people seem to prefer M3s for more music use.

While I haven't experimented with a 22 for the center channel, I have been more than happy with my VP150 in my setup. My hunch is you too would be pretty happy with either center, but if not there's always the return period for this very reason.

Potatohead, make sure you locate all of your wall studs and electrical before going the W route. Especially the center channel requires 16" on center or larger to fit. The results are fantastic but you do need to preplan. You can see a few pics of my setup here. I need to update these pics, but this should help give you an idea of what the finished product looks like. (Ignore all the during construction pics)

I think just for the visual with the W series you need to stick with the 100 or 150. I also think there might be less differential between the W22 and the W100/150, less cabinet volume on the W22 most likely diminishes the lower bass ouput enough to make the sealed VP or W100/150 sound much closer than their bookshelf brethren. Hopefully in the near future I will be able to give my own review of a W series set up compared to my M22s/Vp100/150 etc., as I may be in 'need' of an in wall system.

Alright, I think I have this mapped out now.

W22 mains
W150 centre
QS8 surrounds

Through the outlet it's only $50 over my cap and it's the best equipment out of all my options.

As far as the studs in the wall go, I have decided to mount the screen on the main wall, and then build a small 5 - 6" deep wall extension around the sides and bottom of the screen. Reason being, the screen wall right now already has insulation and vapour barrier and all that in it, I'd rather not take it apart. I can then also angle the new wall slightly in on the sides to point the speakers at the listening area and allow plenty of room behind for the "in wall" part of the speakers. It also looks nice when the screen is recessed a bit.

Now if only I could afford the rosewood! It's gorgeous

That's a nice combo there, Taterhead.

That will both sound and look great!

option 3 or 4

nm, I'm too late

Thanks for the comments.

I plan to move up to 7.1 with a new receiver (currently have Onkyo 505) in a year or two and I'll buy a couple more QS8's at that time... Probably a new sub too.

As for now, it's a huge upgrade, so very happy