So.....I am finally building a new house with a seperate cinema/listening room. Probably starting a building thread someday. I have received an offer for floor-standing speakers that match my large active front speakers. But, they are large and quite expensive. About $ 31k new, and the offer I...

I am looking at getting Monolith in-wall speakers as my front LCR, but monolith doesn't make in-ceiling speakers and so I'm looking for recommendations for the 2 rear in-ceiling speakers. I have read that it is best to get speakers that "match" and so people often buy everything from one brand...

Hi all, when watching cable TV, which speakers are usually more active, the surrounds or the rears?

Hi all, does anyone have a rough idea of how many watts on average goes into a surround or rear speaker? I know it depends on the AVR used or the volume, but I'm interested in knowing a rough percentage relative to the front speakers. so if there is an average of 50 watts going into the front...

Hi All, I am working on a new HT, and I bought a few R-15M on sale thinking I'd use them for front, surround, and rear. I just saw the RS-10 4" surround speakers on sale and now I'm wondering if they would be better for surround and rear. I couldn't find much info online in regards to...

I recently moved into a new house and am looking for advice on the best way to position my surround speakers for 5.1 audio. They are in a room that is 15’x17’x8’ (diagrams are attached below). There is a sliding glass door behind the main listening area and a large opening into another room to...

** PARADIGM Rear (Surround) Speakers- LOWERED PRICE! ADP V2 - Pair $200 We retired, and are downsizing, simplifying and remodeling. As part of our remodel all of my speakers will be installed in-wall and ceiling, so I will not be able to use these incredible Paradigm speakers. I purchased...

I recently purchased a set of Klipsch RP-280 front speakers and a RP-450C center channel speaker. I am now getting ready to shop for rear surround speakers to complete the 5.1 setup. I was exploring the Klipsch RP-160M and the RP-250S. I understand that the RP-160M are direct and the RP-250S...

Hi, Often you hear people saying that the rear channels in multi-channel movie sound do not contain low frequency sound. So I just wonder: 1. What is the theoretical frequency range of the rear channels? 2. What is the actual frequency range of movies in general? E.g. typical vs max lowest...

3.1 to 5.1 upgrade with Paradigm: Buy new rears or towers for front & move Titans to SUMMARY: I just bought a sub to upgrade to 3.1 and absolutely LOVE the way it transformed listening to music and watching movies. (granted it’s one whopping sub). So of course I got excited and decided I...

Hello, I am new to AVS forums but i have a technical question and i would be very appreciative if someone could help me. I am thinking about installing a projector in a commercial vehicle such as a LutonVan, the maximum screen area i will have is 3m by 2m 6m2 but the maximum throw distance will...