lsifx's for 4 surrounds?

dodgeee-O
dodgeee-O Posts: 9
edited August 2008 in Speakers
Hey guys, my first post here, been reading here for a long time now. I purchased the following lsi speakers from a friend that was closing down his stereo shop 2-2.5 years ago or so.

2 lsi9's
1 lsic
4 lsifx's
Sub is SVS PB12-Plus/2


I haven't read about people using the lsifx's all the way around for the surround speakers. Is there a reason for this? Would i benefit to switching a set out to some lsi9's or similar for the rear channels? 90% of the time the system will be used for movies/television. Right now the speakers are being powered by a denon 3808CI but in the process of adding additonal amplifier (300-400wpc). My room is rectangular, approx 14 feet wide and 30 feet long, the flooring is laminate.


I just bought the top of the line stuff from the getgo to avoid upgrading down the road, but i didn't really research on what would be better for the rears... Thanks for your suggestions.
JVC DLA-RS2 Projector
112'' GrandView Screen
Denon 3808CI Processor
Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Amp
Lsi 9's, LsiC, 2 Pairs LsiFx's
Samsung HD/Blu Ray Combo
Bell HD PVR
PS3
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,205
    edited August 2008
    They are the wrong speaker for Surroundback. Surroundback is a direct channel and shouldn't be defused like the Lsi/fx will do. It can work just run the surroundback in Bi pole. Run the surrounds in Dipole.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited August 2008
    I owned a set of these, they were excellent speakers, could of used them as fronts when set to bi-pole, nice sounding, looks like you got a nice deal.

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  • dodgeee-O
    dodgeee-O Posts: 9
    edited August 2008
    Conteplating going with 2 LSI15's upfront and moving the lsi9's to the rear. I will have enough power (adding additonal amplification) but wondering in my situation if i should or not. It will be my main living area and i watch 6 hours or so most days.
    JVC DLA-RS2 Projector
    112'' GrandView Screen
    Denon 3808CI Processor
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Amp
    Lsi 9's, LsiC, 2 Pairs LsiFx's
    Samsung HD/Blu Ray Combo
    Bell HD PVR
    PS3
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited August 2008
    How far is your listening position from the back wall where the speakers are mounted? If against the wall, I would stay with the FX's. If 4' or more away, it may be worth giving direct radiating (LSi7's or 9's) a shot. You may even be able to find someone willing to trade for your FX's - just a thought.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • dodgeee-O
    dodgeee-O Posts: 9
    edited August 2008
    the back wall is about 10 feet from main listening position
    JVC DLA-RS2 Projector
    112'' GrandView Screen
    Denon 3808CI Processor
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Amp
    Lsi 9's, LsiC, 2 Pairs LsiFx's
    Samsung HD/Blu Ray Combo
    Bell HD PVR
    PS3
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited August 2008
    I think the direct radiating may work better in your situation based on that distance. Well worth giving them a shot. If you get the opportunity to test them out, let us know what you think. Where are you located? Maybe a polkie has a pair they can bring over for a quick listening session.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • Roland P
    Roland P Posts: 33
    edited August 2008
    I think you have chosen an excellent setup. I would stay with the LSiFx... I like diffuse surround-sound.
    My HT - JVC DLA-HD2K - Rotel rsx-1065 - Polkaudio LSi9, LSiFx, LSiC - REL Storm III
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  • Eric W
    Eric W Posts: 556
    edited August 2008
    10 feet isn't that far back. I'd say go for it. Also, mount them at the same height as the side surrounds for consistent, seamless surround sound.

    I run 6 of them in my theater room. 4 for side surrounds and 2 for surroundbacks.
    -Eric
    -Polk Audio
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