I am looking for opinions on completing my home theater system with surround back speakers.
Currently, I have a complete Synergy system in place. SF-1 fronts, SC-1 Center, and SS-1 for the surrounds (positioned on the side not the back wall). Ther room is approximately 14x 14 with one wall open to the dining room. The equipment used is as follows:
Receiver: Denon 3802
DVD: Toshiba 9200 (with DVD-A)
CD: Denon DCM 280 (I believe)
Line Conditioner: Panamax
Cable: Comcast Digital with High-Def
Gaming: Xbox
These would be the components with the most effect on Audio. The breakdown of usage is as follows:
Televison: 40%
DVD: 25%
Music(2Ch & DVD-A): 30%
Games: 5%
Now my options that I have narrowed down are the following
One, I could purchase a set of RF-3s or the latest version when they come out. Move the SF-1s to the surround speakers and the SS-1s to the Surround Back location. Mounted on the wall. I can not move the SF-1s to the back due to lack of space.
Two, purchase another set of SS-1's and have a complete surround back system. My concern is the DVD-A in surround mode. I feel they would make a poor choice in this regard.
Three, I could purchase another set of SF-1s as the surrounds and move the and move the SS-1s to the wall. Much like option one but without the Reference speakers up front.
Finally, the lack of space does not allow me to get two seperate surround back speakers. In other words, the surrounds would have to be able to handle the music from DVD-A.
Any input on this question would be appreciated.
Larry