If you must take a carpenters recommendation...
http://www.kef.com/us/custom
KEF also makes a T series flat on wall that may interest you.
If your processor/receiver does not matrix 5.1 into 7.1 then yes 7.1 is currently relegated to newer releases. I find the matrixing ability of even lower end receivers with room correction to be far more interesting and simply more fun than any 5.1.
My Triangle Comet surrounds and rears are mounted high on the side and rear walls pointing down at the listening position. The room takes on a sort of recording studio edge to it that could subjectively be offensive to some but we liked the look right from the get-go.
As always, the more similar and placement adjustable your audio components are the more well balanced the surround effect will become.
http://www.kef.com/us/custom
KEF also makes a T series flat on wall that may interest you.
If your processor/receiver does not matrix 5.1 into 7.1 then yes 7.1 is currently relegated to newer releases. I find the matrixing ability of even lower end receivers with room correction to be far more interesting and simply more fun than any 5.1.
My Triangle Comet surrounds and rears are mounted high on the side and rear walls pointing down at the listening position. The room takes on a sort of recording studio edge to it that could subjectively be offensive to some but we liked the look right from the get-go.
As always, the more similar and placement adjustable your audio components are the more well balanced the surround effect will become.