Definitive Technologies 7.1 In-Wall Speaker recommendations needed

[robdam1001]

so far for my HT, I've settled upon Yamaha RX-V1800 and Sammy HL61A750. I know I want Definitive Technologies for Speakers, (my rec Room HT has Def Tech Speakers and I LOVE THEM), but I'm not sure what I need since I'm new to 7.1 configurations. Do I need bipole/dipole? Do they go on the sides? Back? Both? Other? I need some help on speaker selection/configuration please! Thanks!

[David Meek]

I quickly hit the Dolby site looking for a current "suggestion" from them on surround speakers for 6.1, 7.1, etc. systems and didn't find anything of note concerning di-pole vs. direct-radiating. It used to be that for Dolby Surround and early Dolby Digital (both 5.1) the recommendation was for di-pole surrounds, but with the emergence of more channels, better soundtracks, better speakers, better components and better processing the choice switched over to direct-radiators. I've not pursued this in a year or two so my knowledge could be out-of-date.

As far as set-up, here's Dolby's page on EX. Speaker Setup

I hope this helps.

[robdam1001]

Thanks for the info David.

[David Meek]

My pleasure. And, welcome to The Guide. :welcome: