In Ceiling Placement Dilemna

I posted a longer version in General Home Theater with no response. I need to make a decision on the speaker placement by Friday so hoping I can stimulate some feedback. Gratuitous compliments, anyone?!?


We are building a new house, see drawing. The 1st floor will be the only HT until the basement is finished in a few years. The kitchen, cafe and living room are open except for an I-beam bulkhead (runs North-South) behind the couch and a 10"x10" vertical drywall enclosure for the steel post supporting it. A large TV wall was designed into the house and we are hopefully set on the LCR, TV and sub placement.


Current Equipment List:

Paradigm Studio 100 v.4 L &R

Paradigm CC-690 Center

Paradigm ADP-590 Sides

Paradigm Titan Bookshelfs for the Rear

JL Fathom f113

Pioneer Kuro 5020

Denon 4308


Questions

1. Surround Placement - Probably can't use the ADP-590s. Was thinking 7.1 with In Ceilings at A and B or C. Or 5.1 with In Ceilings at B or C. The latter is the preference since I would have to buy all new.
   
   Factors:
   • A only confines music to LR.
   • B is very close to the bulkhead and will keep music in the kitchen.
   • B and C are above granite and hardwood and I'm worried about reflection.
   
   Which or other is best placement?
2. Enclosure? Thinking if having them install this box www.sonance.com/products/accessories/detail/320 to improve bass response and reduce sound leak. Some speaker choices do come with canisters. Should I just do this now and make up my mind on the exact speaker later?
3. Surround Speaker Choice - Budget TBD but thinking $500-$1k each
   
   - Paradigm SA-15R-30 ( http://www.paradigm.com/products-current/type=inceiling/model=sa-15r-30/page=overview ) but they don't have pivoting tweeter?
   
   - Sonance 832 R ( www.sonance.com/products/speakers/detail/326 )?
   
   - Other?

Been reading all the threads I can find but still not sure so any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.


Ron

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