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Selecting Rear Surrounds for 5.1 system

Hello

I would like to get some advice on selection of rear surround speakers for my 5.1 system.  I have repurposed my formal dining and living to an A/V room and it is

23 feet long and 12 feet wide and ceiling is 10 feet high.

I have B&W 702 S3 fronts with HTM72 center & Polk 12" sub with Marantz 7015 amp.  I've placed the chair 14 feet from front wall (12 feet from front speakers).  What type of rears would make sense.  I was thinking about Polk R700s - is that a silly idea.

Thank you

vajapey1113
g2the2nd
89 posts
 

These will let you stay B&W. They have great mounting options.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186824400881?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1Nalu8J3uRkKDaCvLHW84qA29&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=186824400881&targetid=2320093655185&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1018594&poi=&campaignid=21222258394&mkgroupid=164713660992&rlsatarget=pla-2320093655185&abcId=9408285&merchantid=114759509&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmrS7BhBJEiwAei59i4PyceoQNwOkv2qLDqiEjAPLO3Ndgd33nkgoaAyUd3jLVo1E2D3xWhoCbtQQAvD_BwE

erik_squires
16,176 posts
 

Hi OP:

The ideal surrounds have a lot to do with the character of the fronts.  If the fronts are very neutral it makes it very easy to pick among neutral surrounds, but B&W have their own sound characteristics.  I find that these traits are not usually damped by room correction so you should stick to B&W in general here to get the most immersive experience possible.

Best,

E

vajapey1113 OP
4 posts
 

Thank you very much to everyone.  You've all given me much to study and investigate. This is going to be an early 2025 splurge :-)  

 

Happy holidays and Happy new year to everyone. 

vajapey1113 OP
4 posts
 

This YT video was very technical for those who like such depth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPDXy78auBA

Its 1hr presentation on spectral decay of 18 speakers.

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carlsbad2
1,654 posts
 

I use floorstanders for both side and rear surrounds.  Big sound if your spouse supports it.

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