better to use 4 of same speaker for fronts and rears in a 5.1 setup or use 2 of the FX speakers?

eyedev

In a basic 5.1 setup, should the rear surrounds be the same speakers as the fronts or should they be the FX type that I see? Specifically the RT series. Thanks

cfrizz

I would prefer the FX speakers since they have speakers on both sides there by making it more surrounding/encompassing.

eyedev

oh, that's what that 2nd tweeter is for, eh?

Nightfall

Which is better for rear speakers bipole, dipole, or monopole? Good luck finding a unanimous answer on that one.

westmassguy

Nightfall wrote: »

Which is better for rear speakers bipole, dipole, or monopole? Good luck finding a unanimous answer on that one.

So true. A lot depends on the size and shape of the room, your listening position, and your own personal taste as far as the sound field that's generated. Some prefer monopole/direct radiators, others dipole or bipole. I've tried every configuration, first with 5.1, and my current 7.1. For me personally, the direct radiators were too easy to localize, which was a distraction. I eventually ended up with bipoles all around.

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Atmos anyone? Vertical pole?