hbj
Novice Member
I'm planning for a 5.1 surround system in my living room, possibly 5.1.2 in the future.
But how important are those back speakers (or rather side speakers as this is 5.1)?
Some people say it's crucial that the side speakers are of the same brand as your fronts, and ideally from the same LS-series as well.
As I have some floorstanding Dynaudio Excite x32, this means I should be getting a pair of Dynaudio Excite x12's for the sides.
Other people say, nah, don't speed too much on side speakers, it's way overkill as all side speakers really do is provide panning effects and ambience. The important thing is matching the 3 main speakers, i.e. L R and C.
What's a guy to believe?
I've never heard a surround system and have no idea what quality speakers to pick as side speakers. But as I need a ton of other things, I sure wouldn't mind saving a dime if possible.
Thanks
But how important are those back speakers (or rather side speakers as this is 5.1)?
Some people say it's crucial that the side speakers are of the same brand as your fronts, and ideally from the same LS-series as well.
As I have some floorstanding Dynaudio Excite x32, this means I should be getting a pair of Dynaudio Excite x12's for the sides.
Other people say, nah, don't speed too much on side speakers, it's way overkill as all side speakers really do is provide panning effects and ambience. The important thing is matching the 3 main speakers, i.e. L R and C.
What's a guy to believe?
I've never heard a surround system and have no idea what quality speakers to pick as side speakers. But as I need a ton of other things, I sure wouldn't mind saving a dime if possible.
Thanks