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SUTsMe
03-26-2010, 03:43 PM
I'm about to install my surrounds and rears (LCi-RTS FX) in my dedicated HT and I've got a question on placement. I have 2 rows of seating and the rear row is against the back wall. The room has a vaulted ceiling, so I have the option of either placing the rear speakers on the back wall or up, in the angled portion of the ceiling. The room is only used for movies/TV. If it makes any difference, I will eventually be adding a riser for the back seating. I've attached a photo of my setup.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,
SUTsMe
Zeros
03-26-2010, 03:53 PM
Is this the rear surrounds in a 7.1 setup or the surrounds in a 5.1 setup?
SUTsMe
03-26-2010, 04:05 PM
It's the rears for a 7.1 setup.
Zeros
03-26-2010, 04:24 PM
I would say the back wall. Do you have the speakers already? A nice set of dipoles would be great back there.
SUTsMe
03-26-2010, 04:33 PM
Yeah, they are on the UPS truck right now... I've got the LCI-RTS105s for my fronts and the LCi-RTS-C for the center, so I wanted to stay with the RTS series for the surrounds/rears too.
Huck344
03-26-2010, 05:00 PM
I would agree with the back wall since it is a 7 channel set up.
leroyjr1
03-26-2010, 05:04 PM
Place them next to the light fixtures. ( the red boxes)
Sherardp
03-26-2010, 05:09 PM
Nice room and I agree with the others, mount them on the back wall.
jimmydep
03-26-2010, 06:47 PM
One more vote for the back wall.
mdaudioguy
03-27-2010, 09:31 AM
I'm going against the trend and suggesting the higher location. You're seats appear to have relatively high backs, and the higher location is conveniently angled downward toward the audience. It may produce a better effect. Just something to consider.
SUTsMe
03-27-2010, 12:45 PM
mdaudioguy - That's along the lines of what I was thinking, the angled portion of the ceiling will be directed more towards the seating rather than over it. I would think that would help with the effect, especially for the back row.

Does anyone have any thoughts on why this wouldn't be the case?
SUTsMe
03-29-2010, 09:05 AM
Thanks for the input everyone! I ended up placing them in the wall, but because of how close the studs were on the outside of the lighting, I had to place them closer together on the inside of the lights.
Zeros
03-29-2010, 09:29 AM
Post pics so we can see your handiwork!