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Originally Posted by TerryNutkins

One last question: If I do go for the 5.1 QAs, would it be worth using two of the creative satellites for the two extra channels that the amp can do, or not worth it at all? -my guess would be not...?

With regard to the 7.1 option on the amp; I've found that a better 5.1 setup can sound much better than a bad 7.1 setup. But you can always try it and see what it sounds like first. You can buy a pair of the 1010i speakers separately and add those if you do find 7.1 works for you.