Arkay Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) Hi Guys Am new to this forum. I am getting my basement finished (under construction) and planning for a home theater setup. I did my research and decided to go with RP-260F speakers. Need help in picking up the best center and surround speakers. Did a lot reading and came up with these and came up with couple of options. Appreciate any help!! Which one of these center speakers are better for my RP-260Fs? - RP 250C (2 bigger speakers 51/2 ") - RP 440C (4 smaller speakers 4") Which one of these speakers are better for surround? See Photo Keep in mind my couch is against 2 pillars (basement support pillars) and my screen is 9ft on the wall from couch. Back wall is 10 ft from couch/pillars - RP 240S - RP 150M Edited April 8, 2017 by Arkay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Get the 240 for surrounds if they are gonna be on your sides. Or the 150's if they are gonna be behind you. Get the 450c for center. Don't skimp. This is the most important speaker. Sub is number 2. Get with @MetropolisLakeOutfitters For a sweet deal on a center and surrounds. He might even cut you better deals if you bundle with a sub. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 And welcome to the forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkay Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Thank you. I was about to pull trigger on RP-440c until some users and crutchfield suggested 2 5.25" speakers (RP-250c) is better practically compared to 4 4" speakers (RP-440c)...so thought I will get opinion from Home theater gurus. So u still think 440c is the way to go? For surrounds, planning to mount them behind couch on the poles (posted pic on original post)....so 150m is the way to go? Little concerned that it doesn't say 'S' in rp- 150m....I know they can be used as front as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkay Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Thank you. I was about to pull trigger on RP-440c until some users and crutchfield suggested 2 5.25" speakers (RP-250c) is better practically compared to 4 4" speakers (RP-440c)...so thought I will get opinion from Home theater gurus. So u still think 440c is the way to go? For surrounds, planning to mount them behind couch on the poles (posted pic on original post)....so 150m is the way to go? Little concerned that it doesn't say 'S' in rp- 150m....I know they can be used as front as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkay Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Sorry I mis read urs...u suggesting 450c...I will surely look into...but see my post earlier...if I end up picking between 440 and 250? 440 is the way to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboKlipsch Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 440c vs 250c....id go 440c if seats are 15ft away or more...250c otherwise. 450c is nicest option but again to me becomes more important as distance increases. its not as simple as 4s vs 5s, its more a design choice. surrounds i totally agree sides are bipoles back are direct firing....my preferences. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Arkay said: Thank you. I was about to pull trigger on RP-440c until some users and crutchfield suggested 2 5.25" speakers (RP-250c) is better practically compared to 4 4" speakers (RP-440c)...so thought I will get opinion from Home theater gurus. So u still think 440c is the way to go? For surrounds, planning to mount them behind couch on the poles (posted pic on original post)....so 150m is the way to go? Little concerned that it doesn't say 'S' in rp- 150m....I know they can be used as front as well.... Everybody loves the 450C. Everybody get gets the 250C ends up wanting the 450C. Just keep that in mind. Ideally your rear surrounds would actually be on the sides. A 5.1 system with surrounds behind you doesn't work as well. I can't recommend a particular placement based on this one picture but in general that would be the ideal goal. Can you draw out the room or post more pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkay Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the input guys… Before i pull the trigger on these speaker combo, really appreciate if you would pick out the best option for me here and why... Option1: RP-250F (Front) RP-450C (Center) RP-150M (Surround) - Not opting for 240s since these are going to be mounted on the sides bi poles right behind couch direct firing Option2: RP-260F (Front) RP-440C (Center) RP-150M (Surround) - - Not opting for 240s since these are going to be mounted on the sides bi poles right behind couch direct firing Option3: RP-250F (Front) RP-250C (Center) RP-150M (Surround) - Not opting for 240s since these are going to be mounted on the sides bi poles right behind couch direct firing Edited April 8, 2017 by Arkay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkay Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Never mind! Got a good deal on this on this bundle and just pulled the trigger :-) RP-280F RP-450C RP-160M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yippiechicken Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 48 minutes ago, Arkay said: Never mind! Got a good deal on this on this bundle and just pulled the trigger :-) RP-280F RP-450C RP-160M Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX8 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Arkay said: Never mind! Got a good deal on this on this bundle and just pulled the trigger :-) RP-280F RP-450C RP-160M Definitely a better set up than the other choices. One you won't regret. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkay Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 17 hours ago, Arkay said: Never mind! Got a good deal on this on this bundle and just pulled the trigger :-) RP-280F RP-450C RP-160M Nice where did you end up finding a good deal at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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