So, since I've got this new AVR-3801, should I add a speaker or two for the surround back channel? My room is a little small for it I think. The sofa sits next to the back wall of the room and I've got Energy e:XL-R's for my surround speakers at the appropriate place, which is about 2.5 feet from the back wall.
Is the surround back worth it? I know quite a few movies are using it, more than I expected.
And if I were to do it, what would be the best way. I was considering two options. First let me describe my setup, e:XL-16's for the front channels, e:XL-C in the center, and the e:XL-R's for surround. Okay, back to my two options.
One: I get another pair of e:XL-16's and use them for surrounds, moving the e:XL-R's to surround back. Would that be bad? Dipoles for surround back?
Two: Buy a new e:XL-C2 for the center channel and use the old e:XL-C as the surround back. Either resting it on the back of the sofa (which I'm sure my wife will love) or mounting higher up the wall.
Is the surround back worth it? I know quite a few movies are using it, more than I expected.
And if I were to do it, what would be the best way. I was considering two options. First let me describe my setup, e:XL-16's for the front channels, e:XL-C in the center, and the e:XL-R's for surround. Okay, back to my two options.
One: I get another pair of e:XL-16's and use them for surrounds, moving the e:XL-R's to surround back. Would that be bad? Dipoles for surround back?
Two: Buy a new e:XL-C2 for the center channel and use the old e:XL-C as the surround back. Either resting it on the back of the sofa (which I'm sure my wife will love) or mounting higher up the wall.
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