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I am in the process of trying to put together a HT package, and at the moment have decided to wait for the release of the Onkyo TS-DX600 before I get a receiver. I am not sure what sort of speaker to get for the rear channel - a centre or a surround. Any advice from anyone who has experience with both? Thx in advance.

Ed

EdD

i think it really depends on your personal preference.

if you rarely watch movies, get a bookshelf speaker
if you watch a lot of movies, especially with a lot of rear effects, get something like the QS 4 or QS8
i have never heard a center channel being used as surrounds, except in a 6.1 setting where it was the center rear speaker. it was very nice watching Gladiator with it in the back. Although, remember, it is rare that you find a DVD as well done as Gladiator.