Surround sound question. 2.1 or not?


I'm building a condo that will not have the rear surround wires. I've been considering a 2.1 system. Any recommendations? I just had a thought about using 5.1 speakers on a cabinet and aimed differently with a receiver. Create my own surround effect???
sea2
Madhf has a point. Some of the current new HT receivers have wireless surround speaker support built in.

TIC
or atleast do 3.1.....Left Center and Right speakers with a subwoofer....that way you get the benefit of good dialogue and Left Right seperation.
you can always run speaker wire around the baseboards of your room as well, and then up to the speakers. Mine run under the carpet, then up the back wall. They are also painted to blend into the wall. Conceal the wiring and go for 5.1. Its alot more fun that way.
Sea2,

Just in the nick of time! Here's a link to a new review of 5 "all in one" single box surround speakers. They review the Polk and Yamaha I mentioned, plue 3 more. This could be the ticket.......

TIC