How high to put FXI3?

Gizmo99
Gizmo99 Posts: 169
edited January 2008 in Speakers
I just bought some FXI3s (black) [although I am considering the white] but I dont know how high to put to speakers? any recommendations? ear level height? or higher?

Another question:

I have RTI8 as front.
I will have CSI5 as center channel.
I have FXI3 as sourround.

What should I use as rear? (perferably speakers on clerance @ frys:))
Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805
Amp: Emotiva XPA-5
Front: LSI15
Center: LSIC
Sourround: FxiA4
Rear: Fxi3
Sub: Bic H100
TV: Sony 52' XBR4


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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2008
    The standard recommendation is 6 feet.

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  • Gizmo99
    Gizmo99 Posts: 169
    edited January 2008
    cfrizz wrote: »
    The standard recommendation is 6 feet.

    Welcome to Club Polk.

    Thanks!
    I've searched the forums and some say I should place this in the "null area", while other say place the speakers a little bit back behind the listening areas.

    Which one gives the best effect of sourround?
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-5
    Front: LSI15
    Center: LSIC
    Sourround: FxiA4
    Rear: Fxi3
    Sub: Bic H100
    TV: Sony 52' XBR4


    "The more time you spend researching here, the less money you will have" :D
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited January 2008
    2' - 3' above ear level when seated seems the standard recommendation. I have mine higher than that but pointed at a spot 2' behind and 2' above my head when seated.

    Michael
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    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
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    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
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  • Gizmo99
    Gizmo99 Posts: 169
    edited January 2008
    I was able to get brand new FXI3 (black) for 149.99 and I am looking to get another set for the rear. However the FXI3 (white) is selling for 200 dollars at Frys. Do you guys think its a good deal?
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-5
    Front: LSI15
    Center: LSIC
    Sourround: FxiA4
    Rear: Fxi3
    Sub: Bic H100
    TV: Sony 52' XBR4


    "The more time you spend researching here, the less money you will have" :D
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  • iskandam
    iskandam Posts: 704
    edited January 2008
    Wow where did you get FXi3's for $149.99. I'm assuming that's the price for a pair, right?
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  • Gizmo99
    Gizmo99 Posts: 169
    edited January 2008
    iskandam wrote: »
    Wow where did you get FXi3's for $149.99. I'm assuming that's the price for a pair, right?

    Local frys, it was the last pair but they had another pair (white) for 200.
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-5
    Front: LSI15
    Center: LSIC
    Sourround: FxiA4
    Rear: Fxi3
    Sub: Bic H100
    TV: Sony 52' XBR4


    "The more time you spend researching here, the less money you will have" :D
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  • iskandam
    iskandam Posts: 704
    edited January 2008
    that is a good deal for a pair of FXi3's. I think I might've snatched the last pair at frys.com though :D
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