krackedude Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 My current setup is two R-26F's, two SVS PB-1000's, and a Pioneer VSX-1130. I am debating on upgrading the R-26F's to the RP-260F's and I was wondering if the R-26F's would sound alright as surrounds. I have enough room to have both pairs of towers about equal distance from the listening position but I don't have the option of elevating the R-26F's. Eventually I plan on getting a center channel to match whatever towers I decide on (either R-25C or RP-440C). I don't have any issue with the R-26F's, but i have read so many people recommend the reference premiere line over the reference line that it has convinced me to consider upgrading. I can listen to the RP-260F's at a nearby London Drugs and I plan to do so soon! Would there be any concerns with having mismatching surrounds and mains? Thanks for any advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 29, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 29, 2017 No as long as you like the quality, there's no problem with them being used as surrounds in that set up. I just would not recommend mixing the lines in the front three speakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2OuUp2 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I did the something similar. I ended up getting the RP280F's for the fronts, and the 450C for the center, and moved my R28F to the rear as surround speakers. So far it sounds great. I don't know if the sound would improve should I change out the R28F to the RP line, but right now the $$$ vs Quality ratio doesn't make sense to me since I already own the R28F. However I haven't heard the difference, so I can't say for sure, but for the size of my room, I really don't think it will make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krackedude Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Sweet! Thanks guys! I think I go for the RPs next time they are on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 21 hours ago, krackedude said: Sweet! Thanks guys! I think I go for the RPs next time they are on sale. Just contact @MetropolisLakeOutfitters For a good price and you won't have to wait for a sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpidrovo Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 HI, I need expert advice, please!!! I bought 4 R-820F thinking to place them 2 in the front and two as rear speakers. I also bought an RP-440C as a center speaker. I bought all this because of an insane opportunity... "very cheap" Now I am reading that it is not a good idea to match R with RP? Would my configuration of the R-820F with the RP-440C sound bad? shall I return the RP-440C to get an R speaker as a center instead? Thank you so much for all the help and support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 I would love to hear more thoughts about this. I have the r820f towers and r120sw sub. I would like to get the premiere line to add as center and/or rear speakers for a 5.1 system. Sales person at Bestbuy said don't do it. What do all of you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeh4384 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 I would go premier line in the front and move the R820Fs to surrounds. I have found that speaker matching isn't as important for surrounds and atmos speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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