Bipole vs Dipole?

Babber
Babber Posts: 31
edited October 2013 in Speakers
Hi all. Been awhile since I visited the forums but I now have ordered my side and rear speakers for my home theatre.

I currently have RTi A3's for front and the CSi A6 for centre.

I've ordered the FXi A6's for side and OWM5's for rears.

My question, is what would you recommend for the FXi A6's on the side? The Bipole or Dipole setup? My primary use for the speakers are for movies.

Thanks for any advice.

Babber
Home Theatre

Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR808
Fronts: RTi A3
Centre: CSi A6
Sides: FXi A6
Rears: OWM 5
Subwoofer: TBD
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,276
    edited October 2013
    I think if the side surrounds are directly to your left and right, you want them set to di-pole (diffuse surround effects). But if they are mounted on the sides but further behind you, you want them set to bi-pole (direct surround effects).
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  • Babber
    Babber Posts: 31
    edited October 2013
    Thanks Hermitism. That's what I was thinking too. I guess it will be a matter of trying out both methods and going with what sounds good to the ear. Thanks again.
    Home Theatre

    Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR808
    Fronts: RTi A3
    Centre: CSi A6
    Sides: FXi A6
    Rears: OWM 5
    Subwoofer: TBD
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,276
    edited October 2013
    Most people set them to di-pole no matter how far back they are on the side walls and set them to bi-pole for the rear wall behind the listener. To be honest, if someone switched my settings without my knowledge, I doubt if I'd be able to tell the difference with the small amount of sound the surrounds get.
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