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Need advice on surrounds
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I'm the proud owners of a new Axiom HT front, consisting of two M22's and a VP150. I couldn't be happier with them. My Onkyo never sounded better, but I suppose it would with some new surrounds (and a sub too, but that's even further down the road).
Here is my dilemma. Not sure whether I should go with direct or quad. Side mounting is NOT an option due the fact one side is a bar between the HT and the kitchen. The back wall is about four feet behind the listening position. I've read a lot that the quads are best side mounted but some people also swear they are better than directs on the back wall too.
Please help.
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Re: Need advice on surrounds
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Hi Reason 1,
In terms of producing a nice sense of envelopment, Quadpolar surrounds are usually less critical for placement than direct-radiating surrounds. If you must put them on the back walls, get them up higher (several feet higher than your head from a sitting position). It's my experience that quads are more accommodating to side or rear-wall placement, and less fussy overall to align than direct-radiating surrounds. Actually, mine are at different heights in an asymmetrical setup and they work very well.
Regards,
Alan Lofft, Axiom Resident Expert (Retired)
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