My order for a 950/770 combo should arrive tomorrow (can't wait) and I have already purchased 2 additional speakers that match my surrounds (Pinnacle Classic Gold Mini-monitors as center rears) to set up a 7.1 system. To get a head start to prepare for my new setup I downloaded the 950 manual and I must say I am somewhat confused.

For the physical setup should the center rears be right next to each other or should there be a distance between them? As for the 950 what is the appropriate mode? What is the difference between 6.1 and 7.1 (the same signal goes to both rears?).

Iwould appreciate any suggestions (though I should mention that when I called in my order the person answering the phose stated they would walk me through but I want to see if I can set everything up myself.

I should mention that I have been obsessing over this purchase for a long time but for features and price nothing else has come close.

John