So a little surround help needed here.
I Currently own an Onkyo 818 and planning tower and horizon for front stage (nRt).
I was thinking of buying 200s for the side and back surrounds but the 170 interest me a lot. However I do not think the WAF would fly with the 170 and having them mounted a few inches away from the wall.
First question: Which would be better for side and back surrounds, 170s or 200s, or does it matter because the difference is minor for sides/backs?
Second question: Regardless which I pick, the back surrounds have to go up on the kitchen cabinets which opens up behind the listening area. Is having the speakers up at 8' in 9' ceiling room cause any issues? Or is it not worth the extra effort? I would rather set up 7.1 now rather than 5.1 and adding later.
Thanks!
TA