Anyone using a single bi/dipole as a center surround?

kuntasensei
kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
edited July 2004 in Speakers
I only have a 6.1 receiver and was wondering if anyone here has tried using a bi/dipole speaker like the FX series as a center surround. I currently have a RTi28 in that position, but was thinking about trying a FXi30 there. Just curious if anyone is doing anything similar in their setup.
Equipment list:
Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
Emotiva XPA-3 amp
Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited July 2004
    I know this doesn't really answer your question but the F/X or FX speakers are designed to be right OR left ...
    Rick
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited July 2004
    I imagine a FX1000 would be best for that....

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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited July 2004
    Yeah, I know they're designed to be right or left. That's why I was thinking about trying one first, then maybe wiring both of them in series if a single doesn't work out. I'm hoping I'll get enough bass from the ported side so that I won't need to run them in series.

    I was just wondering if anyone is running a single di/bipole as a center surround and if so, how that sounds compared to a single direct radiator.
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited July 2004
    Oh well... I'm getting a pair of FXi30's and I'll try one as a center surround. If I don't like the way it sounds, I may try them as my side surrounds and leave the RTi28 as a center surround.
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2004
    Mount it high and sideways, so the woofer is aimed at the listening position.

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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited July 2004
    You know what? I hadn't even considered that option! That's worth a shot!
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • kingkip
    kingkip Posts: 401
    edited July 2004
    The problem is that the center channels job is to tie the dialog to the screen. The Bipoles are meant to diffuse the sound so that you can't really locate them. I think you're asking the Fx's to do a job that they weren't made for. Same reason you don't ask an outfielder with a cannon for an arm to pitch, different jobs.
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  • MSkeezer
    MSkeezer Posts: 1,183
    edited July 2004
    Hey Kip, I think he meant using it for a center SURROUND...
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited July 2004
    Yeah, Kip... I've got a CSi40 for a center. I'm talking about center surround/rear surround/whatever you want to call it.
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • kingkip
    kingkip Posts: 401
    edited July 2004
    Okay, so I'm illiterate.:p Guess we know why I got a 150 on my verbal for the SATs. But now you know not to use it for your front center. Damn I suck.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited July 2004
    Interesting idea for a rear center .... hmmmm. I'm currently running a cs245i, but I kinda like the idea of running ONE f/x1000i in hopes of attaining a more ambient presentation. Definitely something to consider....

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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