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Jameshd23
Jameshd23 Posts: 3
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This is my first posting and I'm hoping to get some feedback. My current set up is:

Fronts: Rti A3
Center: Csi A6
Back: Rti4

Our living room is not all that big so I'm finding that the rear speakers size to be a bit too big (actual depth of the speaker that protrudes from the wall). I've had someone suggest using the OWM5's for rears instead.

Has anyone owned/heard these? Thoughts on if these would be a good option?

Thanks in advance!
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
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    How big is your room? In smaller rooms it is sometimes better to go with 5.x rather than squeezing 2 more speakers into the mix. Less is better in some applications.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,981
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    The way i read it is that he wants to stay at 5.1 but with slimmer surrounds. Is that right?
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1    Cambridge Azur 551r; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • Jameshd23
    Jameshd23 Posts: 3
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    Thanks for the comments thus far. @rooftop59 that is correct. Current set up is 5.1 (i didn't list my sub) and wanting to stay with 5.1. Just looking for rear speak options that are not as big (deep) as Rti4.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,981
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    I have only heard the OWM3s briefly in best buy years ago, and of course we know those demos aren't high quality. But for what its worth i was NOT impressed. They would be a big step backwards from the rti4s.

    Can you go in wall or in ceiling? That's what all my surrounds are in both my living room and master bedroom. Sound great (especially in the smaller bedroom). If you can't swing that, I would either suggest the new S10s (they are pretty small) or going to something from a different brand. Surrounds really don't need to match IMHO, not like the mains and the center. I have a pair of def tech pro monitor 800s that are excellent and sound much bigger than they are that would be much smaller than what you have. I even have the mounting brackets for them. If you are interested let me know and I will PM you.
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1    Cambridge Azur 551r; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • Jameshd23
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    @rooftop59 great. please PM me with any details you have on those. Thx!
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
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    Have you considered FXI A4's?
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,981
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    Jameshd23 wrote: »
    @rooftop59 great. please PM me with any details you have on those. Thx!

    Here's the sale thread: forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/175258/fs-definitive-technology-promonitor-800s-and-procenter-1000#latest

    I'll pm u about the 800s.
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1    Cambridge Azur 551r; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
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    Could look at low profile on-wall speakers. Martin Logan and KEF both make them.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,981
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    Did u get my pm @Jameshd23?
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1    Cambridge Azur 551r; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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