For surround Fxi A4 or RTi A3

Hannzz
Hannzz Posts: 34
edited December 2011 in Speakers
Hi Guys: Both speakers have the same price today here in Canada. Which one would produce better sound? Fronts are RTi a7 and cc csi A6. Thanks
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  • pdxfj
    pdxfj Posts: 376
    edited December 2011
    FXi for side surrounds in di-pole mode.. placed just behind your listening area about 2-3 feet above you head.

    A3's for back surrounds if you so decide.. but not totally necessary..
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited December 2011
    FXI's for surrounds.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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  • Hannzz
    Hannzz Posts: 34
    edited December 2011
    Thanks placed order for FXI's. Is there a big difference in bi-pole or di-pole?
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  • pdxfj
    pdxfj Posts: 376
    edited December 2011
    Keep in mind there is a left and right speaker with the FXi series.

    Di-pole mode keeps the front facing drivers in phase with your main speakers, and the rear facing tweeter out of phase with everything else. This helps create the defused sound field.

    Bi-Pole mode all the drivers in the speaker are in phase with everything else.

    Give both modes a try and see which you like. I found di-pole to be much more open sounding.
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  • Hannzz
    Hannzz Posts: 34
    edited December 2011
    Thanks I picked up the speakers fxi a4 and yes dipole sounds better than bipole and more open you are right.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,337
    edited December 2011
    I like bipole for 5.1 music SACD/DVDA
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
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    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • Hannzz
    Hannzz Posts: 34
    edited December 2011
    I used for movies and sounds better, haven't tried for music.
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