Using floorstanding speakers as surrounds?

Serendipity
Serendipity Posts: 6,975
edited August 2007 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Hi,

I'm interested in eventually moving my front speakers (Definitive Tech BP10B towers) to the rear of the room, and then upgrading the front speakers to Definitive Tech BP7000SC towers. Are there any downsides to using floorstanding speakers as surrounds?
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited August 2007
    Just that they take up more room. Go for it.
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited August 2007
    Also I think that you would want to raise them much in the way that surrounds are raised....what is the rule 24- 30 inch tweeter height above ear level.

    I use floorstanders for rears and am in the process of building a 2 foot pedestals for them....inbetween other projects of course.

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited August 2007
    Easier placement for sure and helpful if walls are not available. enjoy Normally you get a fuller sound out of floorstanding speakers but it all depends on the speaker.
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  • dbaldus
    dbaldus Posts: 730
    edited August 2007
    Midnite Mick wrote: »
    Also I think that you would want to raise them much in the way that surrounds are raised....what is the rule 24- 30 inch tweeter height above ear level.

    I use floorstanders for rears and am in the process of building a 2 foot pedestals for them....inbetween other projects of course.

    Mike

    Interesting... I had never heard that rule before. By the way you mentioned it, I'm not sure if you were stating the rule or asking for someone to confirm it. Which is why I am going to ask - could someone confirm this? I'm just wondering because right now, I have my tweeters in my (bookshelf) surrounds sitting right at ear level. Should I move them to 24-30 inches above?

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited August 2007
    http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33445
    article on same subject.
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited August 2007
    over kill......wasting the full capacity of the floor speakers. This can be your other option for 2ch stereo gig to your rear when you feel like it.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited August 2007
    doggie,
    If you listen to SACD or all channel then it is not a waste, it is only a preference.
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited August 2007
    engtaz wrote: »
    doggie,
    If you listen to SACD or all channel then it is not a waste, it is only a preference.

    true.....true......4got about the SACD........what a beauty. Made my RTis like LSis......:)
    Godspeed,
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    2channel:Rti100 (carver driven
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