erikm121 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Hi, Got my speakers for 5.1, rf, rc and rs 7's. While I am in the process of finishing out my basement, what speakers would go with these for 7.1? Anything small? Are the built in speakers any good? I would like something small and unobtrusive if at all possible..... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyT Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Another pair of RS7s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I'd also consider/audition rb5's.On the built ins,hard to get anything to keep up w/the ref's unless you custom build something in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyabusha Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I have 7.1 Reference speakers, and the ROCK!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikm121 Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 hmmm...too poor to buy anything too expensive. I probably won't put anything in just run the wires. I was hopeing for something cheap oh well....thanks for the replys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertsummerkids Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 The best setup that I found out to be is using direct monopole speakers such as RF3s or RB-75 bookshelfs for surround side duty, which could be used also for DVD-A sound. For multichannel audio the RS7 or other WDST speakers are not nearly as strong as the direct radiating speakers. I would then use your RS7s for surrouond back for 6.1 or 7.1 duties. there was a head on comparison in, I think audioholic magazine, that compared monopole versus WDST speakers for surround back and surround sides. They found that the best setup was using direct monopoles as surround sides and using 2 of the di or bipoles for surround back duties. Another popular option is using RF3s as surround side A which can be used for multichannel audio and use RS7 as surround side B which can be used for movies and use RS7 1or2 as surround back. This option is better if your prefer the WDST speakers for movies. Good luck, hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 erikm121: My 7.1 setup has RF-7s up from along with an RC-7, 2, RS-7s, and RSW-15 and fo the rear channels I commisioned a pair of RCW-5s installed into the walls. They seem to do a great job with the rest of the system and of course, they stay out of my way! Why not check out my setup at the URL below? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakin26 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I have just set up my 7.2 RF-7 system, so I though I´d post some pics. Might be interesting for you. I am sitting very close to the rear wall, so I had to find a solution that works for the rear surrounds. I mounted them overhead which makes them sound "further away". I tried to mount them right behind me, which made it nearly impossible to hear a difference between surrounds and rear surrounds. As the human ear is unable to precisely locate sounds that come from behind the overhead mounting works good in my "ears". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakin26 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Another pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakin26 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Sorry for the poor quality. Pics were taken with my cellphone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakin26 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Yet another pic.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakin26 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Last one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmushkin Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Here's a conflicting test that says dipoles for surrounds and back surrounds works best for home theater... http://www.hometheatermag.com/loudspeakers/25/index.html ---------------- On 8/10/2005 1:40:28 AM bertsummerkids wrote: ...The best setup that I found out to be is using direct monopole speakers such as RF3s or RB-75 bookshelfs for surround side duty, which could be used also for DVD-A sound. For multichannel audio the RS7 or other WDST speakers are not nearly as strong as the direct radiating speakers. I would then use your RS7s for surrouond back for 6.1 or 7.1 duties. there was a head on comparison in, I think audioholic magazine, that compared monopole versus WDST speakers for surround back and surround sides. They found that the best setup was using direct monopoles as surround sides and using 2 of the di or bipoles for surround back duties.... ---------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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