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walk
02-10-2005, 03:22 PM
What do you all recommend for a back-surround speaker, in a 6.1 setup (6ch amp only) that will be mounted on the ceiling?

Do you think a dipole surround like a FXi3/etc will work well for this?

Currently I'm using an old Cambridge center channel, and it actually works ok but the side surrounds have been disappointing ever since I moved into my new place, so I'm thinking of replacing them with ie. FXi3s and would like the back-surround to match (then all my speakers would be Polks too :)

Is that gonna work well or should I get a Polk center channel for the back?
okiepolkie
02-10-2005, 04:04 PM
You will probably want to find some FXi30's or FXi50's to match your system if you want di/bipoles.

There are a couple of different ways to mount them to the ceiling. The 30's are a little lighter weight, so they would be preferred.

Will they be placed in front of, behind, or beside your listening postion?
walk
02-10-2005, 08:06 PM
Yeah they no longer make the 30's though. I've been browsing ebay but never seem to find any. Other problem is where to buy a single, since they are sold in pairs...

The sides are mounted well in front of the listening position. Unfortunately this is the only way to mount them. When I designed the room I had only a small 27" television and sat a lot closer, but since getting the 46" bigscreen I have to sit a bit farther back :) Anyway that's why the dipole "angled" speakers would be great I think, they would face backwards.

The back is mounted on the ceiling about 3 feet behind the couch.
okiepolkie
02-10-2005, 08:29 PM
You are looking for a single FXi30? Well, if you don't mind the shameless plug, I've been trying to sell a set of right channel FXi30's for a while now. I would give you a good deal on a single Here is the thread that I started to try and sell them: FXi30's (http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25586).

Have you looked at www.audiogon.com for a set of FXi30's. I think there is a set on there right now.

A set of FX300i's might be okay too if you can find them.

Hope this helps.

PM me if you are interested.

Zach