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Which Speaker for Heights M2 or Qs8
#297287 03/19/10 01:44 AM
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I currently own two M80, VP150, two QS8 and two M2 with an SVS sub. now I have just upgraded my AVR which I use as a Pre\Pro to the Onkyo tx-nr1007. This will allow me to add Heights to my setup. I was wondering would I be better going with ceiling mounted M2's or QS8's?

Thanks for the help.

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FeeFi #297288 03/19/10 01:52 AM
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Fee, long time no see; welcome back. Since the derived height material is ambient and diffused in nature, a speaker with very wide dispersion would be more suitable. The QS4s should be plenty for that application.


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JohnK #297381 03/19/10 07:25 PM
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But Audyssey recommends using direct fire speakers for height. See what works best for you and let us know!


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Re: Which Speaker for Heights M2 or Qs8
Hansang #297423 03/20/10 12:43 AM
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Audyssey recommends direct radiating speakers in all locations. So if you like what your QSes do for the ambient nature of the surrounds, then they'd be even more appropriate for the totally non-directional height.


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ClubNeon #297437 03/20/10 01:47 AM
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I’ve tested QS8s and M22s as heights and the QS8s win easily. However, based on what I hear coming out of them (purely ambient stuff) I think John is correct that QS4s are more than good enough for the job.


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grunt #297451 03/20/10 03:13 AM
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Where do you use your M2's? Are you in a 7.1 config with them in the rear, or side surround location?


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Micah #297466 03/20/10 06:32 AM
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Hello FoFum

I like the concept of the Dolby IIz 2 front L and 2 R. I followed the advice of one of our resident audio gurus and bought 2 M2s for rear surround speakers. I found them unsuited to the task. I replaced them with QS8s which work very well. I agree with JohnK and the others who recommend one of the QS speakers. I'd use QS8 or 4s as back surrounds, side surrounds and front uppers.

Personally, I also really like the Mission 77DS bipole surround speakers which I picked up from UBid years ago for $40 a pair (MSRP was $400). If any of you can find a minty pair of these at a good price they are extremely excellent surround speakers.



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Re: Which Speaker for Heights M2 or Qs8
2x6spds #297479 03/20/10 11:23 AM
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Let's not forget that the QS4 and QS8 speakers ARE direct radiating....just in several directions.

That is, opposed to speaker designs which fire some drivers out of phase.


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MarkSJohnson #297483 03/20/10 12:28 PM
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I am using the M2 as rear surrounds. Thanks for the advice. now I have to talk the wife into two more speakers.

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Good luck!


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