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yes, i wondered whether or not that would be a problem. i'm afraid the wife won't like the one on a stand out in the middle of the room; i may end up having to mount them both on the back wall

I think your speaker choices are just fine (M60s, VP100, QS4s). Your QS positioning, though not bad, is less than ideal. But then, so is mine. They are reputed to be very forgiving when it comes to positioning. Though I have no idea if it would be feasible or desirable in your situation, and alternative to wall mounting the QSs, would be ceiling mounting them. Or, if you have a little space between windows on the back wall, wall mounting them.

You might want to experiment with placement of your STF-2 (I have one ,too). There are several different opinions as to the best place for a sub. The most common spot recommended is in a corner. Some recommend placing the sub close to the listening position (in your case at either end of the couch). If you placed it between the couch and the patio doors wall (the STF-2 is only 14" wide), that would put in both in a corner, and near the listening area. However, your room will dictate where you place it. Just experiment a little.

Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress.

i was just checking out another post where someone had photos of ceiling mounted QS4's. I had not thought of that, but it looks pretty ideal for my situation. Do you guys think having them ceiling mounted and tilted down would be superior to having them wall mounted and almost directly behind my head?

i was wondering about that sub placement too. I could actually fit it in next to the couch

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"Do you guys think having them ceiling mounted and tilted down would be superior to having them wall mounted and almost directly behind my head?"

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My first thought is "yes ceiling mounting them slightly behind, or to the side, of your listening area and aiming them down would be superior." However, I have no direct experience with either positioning, so for heavens sake DON'T listen to me.

You might try sending a PM to the fellow who posted the pictures, and ask his advice.

Ohh, so there's space above the windows behind to ceiling mount the QSs without blocking the windows?

There's your answer!

Bren R.