Should I use R30's as rears??

dapunkster
dapunkster Posts: 6
edited January 2006 in Speakers
I have RT55i's as my fronts and CS400i for the center. I see that Fry's has the R30's cheap right now and I am looking for some rear speakers. Would anyone recommend this as a possible set-up??
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  • adam2434
    adam2434 Posts: 995
    edited January 2006
    While they are not a match and are not in the same league as you other speakers, they would still work OK for surrounds (maybe until you could find some FX500i's, RT25i's, etc,)

    My question or concern would be how you get them to the proper height for surrounds? They are pretty short towers, and I've always put my surrounds about 6-7 ft. up on the wall.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited January 2006
    they'll work,, timbre matching for the surrounds isnt nearly as important as it us for the center and mains.

    you can allways put something to elevate them if needed. If its cost effective over other options you have, then go ahead and get em.
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