Replace FXi30s with RC65i/RC85i?

donahue
donahue Posts: 125
edited March 2004 in Speakers
Hi,

I am thinking about replacing my FXi30s with RC65i or RC85i in-wall speakers, for surrounds. Also, I was thinking about using a third in-wall speaker as the rear center. Does anyone have a setup like this? Will I be disppointed with this setup vs. what I have now?

Thanks,

Ray
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2004
    I think in-walls are a great idea. You will most likely have to acoustically treat the inside of the wall in some fashion. Bass response will be the first thing that you may notice, hence the acoustic comment. It could be very boomy, or non-existent, depends on the wall construction.

    I plan on doing in-walls in the next house, whenever the heck that is :)
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited March 2004
    what do you plan on doing with the FXi30's? selling them perhaps?
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  • donahue
    donahue Posts: 125
    edited March 2004
    Originally posted by gmorris
    what do you plan on doing with the FXi30's? selling them perhaps?

    Yes, if I decide to go with in-walls, I will be selling the FXi30s.

    Ray
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited March 2004
    I think sticking with the FX's is a better idea. Better dispersion for surround effects, and better overall sound quality. Ease of upgrading is another up side. I don't think that inwalls match the sound quality of a conventional speakers.

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