Bookshelfs or Dipoles?

[CaptainMurphy]

This is going to be the next purchase in my HT and was wondering what feedback you guys have is it better to just go with the dipoles or get bookshelfs i'm going to eventullay have a 7.1 system with floorstands as fronts and rears just wanted to know if it was better to go with dipoles or bookshelfs for the sides.

[wingnut4772]

Dipoles for the sides , bookshelves for the rear.

[drew spelts]

I hung a pair of Rti6's up in the corners as rears and pointed them towards each other and you will be astonished at how real that will make the rear surround field appear. Do not waste your cash on rear floor standers. They just wont sound as good unless there up high. I know it is hard to believe but you have to try it to understand it.

[Tour2ma]

Far more common to have rears at ear level if the room allows it.

CaptM.,
Agree with wingnut on dipoles as being the better choice for the sides.

Part of my "what the room allows" comment above is how far the rears are from your listening position. If a few feet or more, then direct radiators are a good option; if less, then diploes should be considered there as well.

Whatever you choose, if you have placement options, use stepladders to try different locations.

[aaharvel]

5.1- Dipoles for the sides. Monopoles for the rears.

7.1- Bipoles for the sides and rears: movies or music.

[Tour2ma]

How many speakers do you have in your 5.1 rig? :D