Rear surround suggestions?

Posted by Philip Brandes [IP: 205.188.200.26] on March 26, 1999 at 21:39:05
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In Reply to: Rear surround suggestions? posted by David Chiang on March 26, 1999 at 20:34:43:

David,

One thing that helps in this situation is the diffuse/reflected nature of dipole sound--it is inherently different in timbre from fronts, so sticking with the same line isn't as critical. B&W does make some dipoles with full HF extension, the SCM 8--pricey, but they should work well with the CDMs.

For a little more, consider the Aerial SR-3s--these are switchable bipole/dipoles, so you can experiment. They also let you "steer" the dipole null by adjusting the relative volumes of the front/rear drivers (very cool for tricky placement situations). The sound of Aerials has always reminded me of B&Ws, maybe it's the Kevlar cones.

You might also look at Snell. The more affordable NHT and M&K lines are really voiced more forward, but their dipoles may be okay since your listening as much to the room as to the drivers.

Hope this helps,

Philip Brandes

Follow Ups:

• Rear surround suggestions? - David Chiang 15:52:35 03/28/99 (1)
  • Rear surround suggestions? - Philip Brandes 02:23:02 3/29/1999 (0)

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