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Hello Axiom posters, Once again I need some advice
I have M60's and VTF-2MKII sub powered by an RX-V1400 and will be adding QS4's and VP100 to the mix. The couch(listening position) is against the wall opposite the M60's(14ft wall) The room is 16x14x9. I really can't mount the QS4s on the wall right above the couch so I'm looking at the QSS surround stands to place at boths sides of couch. I've never had a surround HT setup before so my question is: Will the QS4's produce adequate sound on the 3ft stands or is it a MUST to mount them on the wall a few feet above the my ears? I know Axiom wouldn't sell these if they weren't suitable but I read about everyone saying that the sound is so much better when wall mounted. What's you take on this? Will they still provide a pleasing HT experience on the stands? Oh, and for the room size, would I be better off with QS8's? I listen to about 70% music and 30% HT. Thanks in advance.

Most folks choose the Qs8s, but the 4s are more than acceptable. I have a similar situation to yours and Joe at Axiom told me to hang the Qs on the side walls a little behind the listening position if possible. He went on to say that stands are acceptable, but should be viewed as the last alternative.

i have two 8's on stands. they're located in the rear corners of the room; compromise situation. they sound great to me. i believe the stands come in black only.
dan

I put QS8's on adjustable stands from GoodGuys. They go up to 48" inches - about 5" above my head seated. They sound awsome as far as I can tell - they are back mounted so the bottom firing woofer is not obstructed.

Since I haven't experimented with wall or ceiling placement (wife won't allow it) I don't know how much of an improvement it would be. From what I was told, these surrounds are very flexible. I am sure some residents here will give you the technical aspects of your placement and why they should be mounted.

Thanks a bunch guys

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...but I read about everyone saying that the sound is so much better when wall mounted.

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I don't think the issue is that they'll sound better wall mounted. It's simply easier and neater to have them wall mounted. The QS series come with a mounting bracket for mounting to the wall, and it really works well. Certainly very high on the S.A.F.

Using stands for them just seems cumbersome and ugly. I don't think they'd sound bad though.

If it were my choice alone, they would on the wall...BUT, it's not just my choice

Just another thought for you. These stands are narrow and tall, not necessarily built for stability. If you have tykes, dogs, cats, ferrets - whatever, there is a very good chance you will have the opportunity to pick them off the floor a few times.

What about an 18 month old little girl

I know, I might have to consider other options.

With regards to stands & children, I have a 22 month old but I have camoflaged the stands behind end tables and the stands have this faux grape vine stuff swirling up the stand(not by my choice). The stands seem to have a decent base that would anly allow for a tip-over if deliberately pushed down rather than bumped into. They seem to go unnoticed in the room. My little girl is more enthralled with trying to pull the logos off the M60's!!!

If the stands are focal points in your room, your baby will notice them. If you can blend them into your decor I'm betting you'd be alright.