RM7 or RM8 is better for Front-sorround?

engineers

Hi everyone,

I just got a RM85 speaker package with a Power Sub125. There are 2x RM7 speakers and 2x RM8 speakers in this package with 2x satellite stands. Now, I'm not sure which speakers, RM7 or RM8, are better to be placed on the two stands next to the TV.
I've put the RM7 on the stand (next to the TV) for now, but I'm thinking I might get a better and more powerful sound, if I use the RM8 speakers instead. Any suggestion?

Thanks,

AH

Strouty

I have the rm85 package and I personally use the rm8's up front. I get a little better sound dispersion since the rm8's have dual woofers. The rm8's do a little better in the low end (95 khZ vs 120khZ for the rm7s as well. It's a matter or personal taste, though, as I know others who have put the rm7's up front.

Ultimately will be getting some towers or bookshelfs for the fronts/center and move the rm8's to the back. For music, the 2.5" woofers really struggle. They really shine for movies and home theater use, though, as long as you get a semi-decent sub to fill out the lowe end.

Also, the thread that xcapri posted is definitely a good read on the subject.

engineers

Thanks. I guess it's a personal choice at the end of the day. I'll try both ways to see which one matches my room-size/orientation better.

AH