Monitor Audio Speakers size query

[SolidSkin]

Hi,

Monitor Audio Silver Centre
Frequency Response 45Hz - 35Khz
8 Ohms
2 Way (M-T-M)
150W

Monitor Audio Silver FX (surround)
Frequency Response 60Hz - 35Khz
nom 8 Ohms min 4 Ohms
85W


Would the above speakers be classed as small or large in a cinema setup?

Thanks for ny advice in advance

 

[ashenfie]

In general you if you have a sub you want to set the speakers to small regardless

 

[gibbsy]

In a 5.1 set up regardless of the physical size of the speakers they should always be set to small with a prospective crossover of 80hz. Below is a link to a very good thread on the subject, you only need to read the first reply.

Crossover and Speaker Settings in Relation to Bass Management

Crossover and Speaker Settings in Relation to Bass Management Most, if not all AV amps and receivers now incorporate some form of bass management. In many instances this management allows a user to determine the point at which lower frequencies are sent to the speakers and subwoofer via...

www.avforums.com

 

[password1]

if you have a subwoofer, set them to small, if no sub set to large

 

[SolidSkin]

will this effect playing back audio cds, spotify via 2 channel fronts?

thanks

 

[password1]

it depends if you have the sub on or off

if you dont use a sub for stereo then for normal.2 channel stereo you should set them full range/large

its best to experiment with and without a sub for music