[JohnnymoZ]


So I need to upgrade my side and rear surrounds. Presently the small polks I have are mounted at ear level (sides) and are about 6' from the listening position. Rears are also small and about 7' from the listening position. When I say small, I mean real small. 3" drivers in a tiny enclosure...they were part of a HTIB set from years ago.

 

I was thinking bi-pole for the sides, but not sure if thats the best choice for the rears. I have to mount them up and above the sitting area because the rear of the sitting area is open (no back wall)....

 

I was looking at the Fluance XLBP Wide dispersion surrounds and the ES1S for the Mono surround. They get good reviews and are nicely priced. Since I need 4, I have to be budget wise in my decision making.

 

 

Are 4  like monos a better way to go?

 

Room is appx 14x20x8 (ceilings)

 

The rest of my components are in my signature.

 

Thanks a bunch!.........and any onther suggestions for speaker brand are welcomed, but keep in mind $400. for all 4 is about my limit.

 

[sdg4vfx]

If you decide to go the "mono" route you might try two pair of the Cambridge Audio S30's. http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/CAMBS30BLK/CAMBRIDGE-AUDIO-S30-4-2-way-Bookshelf-Speakers-Pair-Black/1.html


They have very nice lower-mid and upper-bass for a speaker their size. IME it's nice to have surrounds that cover that freq. range as opposed to very small or satellite surrounds.

 

[JohnnymoZ]


Wound up going with 4 Klipsch SS .5 speakers for my surrounds. They mount nicely on the wall. I got all 4 for $240. Cant complain..