Help newbie select the right surround back speakers

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edited July 2004 in Speakers
Hi, new to the Polk world, and need some advice in setting up my new/upgraded HT!

I purchased some new Polk speakers and a H/K 630, and the setup is great! :D

I've had a Sony 5.1 HTIB for a couple of years now (I know, what was I thinking) and thought I was going to stick with 5.1, but now, after some reading on AVS Forums and here, I think I want a 7.1 system! I could use some help/advice.

Here's my setup for now:
Fronts: RTi8
Center: CSi5
Surround: FXi3
Sub: HSU STF-2

Surround are placed in rear corners right now, center is on top of a Sammy DLP. I have about 2-3 feet between the wall and where I sit. If I want to add the back speakers which Polk should I get? Since I already have the FXi3 should I get another pair for the back or get something smaller? I'd like to mount them on the back wall, so that they're not in the way behind the couch, there's a door to the backyard there. What height should I mount them at and should they be facing downward or upward? What height should the surround be at if I move them to the sides and how far apart?

Since I'm new to this I could use some tips for properly calibrating my new system. I picked up an analog SPL meter from RS yesterday for $15! I also have the Avia DVD, just want to make sure it's done right. I read somewhere that I need to make some corrections when using the SPL meter from RS. How do I do that?

Sorry for all the questions, and appreciate any help.

Jamal

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