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Looking at the specs each pair of speakers appears roughly the same. Is there any significant difference that would sway me one way or the other ? These will be used as rear surround speakers for a 5.1 system.
And then, which would be better suited to my needs ? The room will be about 13x17 and the other speakers to match are :
SF-3 floor standing
RC-35 center channel
Subwoofer is to be replaced at later date
Denon AVR-889
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We're moving to a new house and my wife would like me to take this opportunity to replace the rear surround speakers which are wall mounted with an in-wall set.
My current setup is
Front: SF-3
Center: RC-35
Rear surround: SS-3
The new family room will be 18x15, just a bit larger than our current room.
I'm looking at the in-wall speakers such as
RCW-5, R-3650-W, R-5650-S, RCW-3 and not really sure which ones to get. They are going to be mounted directly behind the couch as that's the only space available in-wall for them.
This is the layout of the house, the in-wall speakers will go on the back wall (indicated with red squares in diagram)
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t232/GT_Wagon/misc/2011%20House%20Build/Home%20Theatre/1.jpg
Where would you suggest buying them for a decent price ? I see plenty for sale NIB on Ebay from what appears to be reputable dealers.
Second: We would like to install some in-wall secondary speakers in our dining room (again see diagram above) to have ambient music while entertaing guests. SQ doesn't have to be top notch or loud, just clean sound. I have a Denon receiver with A/B front channel speakers capability to power them. I'm open to either in-wall or ceiling speakers (I imagine in-wall will be easier for me to wire/install as I'm not sure I can do it before the drywall goes in ). Which speakers would you recommend ? Should I go with the traditional square style or the round design ? Does it matter if the square ones in the ceiling or the round ones in the wall ? ) Roughly what height would you place them ?
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Its pretty tough to find white surrounds period. If I were to use bookshelf speakers how much of a difference in sound would it make ? I do have a set of RB-5's I am not using. How important is it that I stay with a 6.5 woofer for the surrounds ? Would dropping down to a 5 or 4 inch really make a significant difference ?
The Reference surrounds are nice but very pricely. I'd rather not drop another $500 for a set.
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I'll start off with my current setup:
Yamaha HTR 5760 7.1 reciever
Front speakers Klipsch SF-3
Center Klipsch SC-1 (soon to be replaced by something larger)
Surrounds Klipsch SS-3
Sub Harmon Kardon 10" self powered
Currently the rear surrounds are on stands which are about 36 inches off the floor. I want to mount them on the walls however
a) My wife hates them (says they're too big)
The pillar on one side were I would mount the Right SS-3 is just a bid narrower than the SS-3 so it will stick out. Did I mention my wife hates them ?
Her compromise: I can mount smaller speakers on the wall.
My compromise: I'll take her compromise into consideration as I do a little research.
So, my question is: What would make a good set of replacement speakers for the SS-3's that would also match the rest of my system and not break the bank ? I would sell the SS-3's to generate some of the $$$. Would bookshelf type speakers suffice or should I stick with a HT style surround speaker with angled horns like the SS-3 ? Something tall and thin would appease my better half. I'll say in advance , the primary function of this system is watching movies in a 14x17 room.
What is the difference between CDT-5650-C & CDT-3650-C or CDT-5800-C & CDT-3800-C
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Thanks !