Where to put side/rear speakers?


I am adding surround to my system for movies-- Where is the optimal spot to put the side speakers- I will be having two rows of seating- Do you put them between the rows and at what height?- Should they be on stands or wall mtd.? Same question for rears(room roughly 15' wide)- Should they be at the corners ,middle etc. - any links would be helpful- thanks,b.
bgordon

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Something else to keep in mind - If you listen to multi-channel music, or want to at some point, sometimes people use di/bipole speakers on the sides, then put direct radiating (traditional type) speakers in the rear. These rear speakers should be used for the multi-channel music.

Also, it may be advantageous to have the rears equidistant to your primary listening spot. Since the 5900 has time alignment for both SACD and DVD-A, perhaps this is of no concern.

For further advice, I think the THX and/or Dolby Digital websites have information on speaker placements.