For those using these as front channels in a 5.1 config, what size center channel are you using?
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I have an Boston Acoustics 2 way in wall speaker, it has an 8" speaker, pretty good sound. I might move to a bigger one someday, but it works great.
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For any surround system the most important piece is the center channel... I am using a high end pinnacle center not in wall ...hope this helps
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Using BIC America FH6-LCR Dual 6.5-Inch 175-Watt LCR Speaker with Mid/High Frequency Horn in my 5.1 setup without complaint.
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I used this unit as a center channel only. No discernible difference noted when listening to Movie soundtracks in a "home theater" mode.I have left and right "8 inch driver units" in walls for front left and right. Have not used them (Micca) for rear application
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If your receiver can handle 7.1 its just a simple matter of adding two additional speakers. I would recommend adding to floor speakers to your front channels and using the DefTech speakers as your center, side, and rear surrounds.I hope this helps.-Dex
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Yes, I recently added a center channel speaker to my existing 2 front speaker set up. I was running through RCA cables initially, but with the added channel, these are incompatible. I got the optical audio cable, hooked it to my receiver, but have been unable to get any sound whatsoever out of it.
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Jeanine, I have a 5.1 system (4 polk RC85i speakers (two on each side), once center speaker and the subwofer). My place is similar to yours. In my opinion your distribution could work very well...
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The speaker has its own center channel, as well as left/right front and left/right back. With a 5 or 7 channel receiver, you will be making 5 connections to your receiver corresponding to the hookups on the speaker.
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almost everyone I have discussed this topic with sad yes. I currently have mine turned inward as well. I also tilted my center channel upwards and it did make a big diff
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How are you hooking up the rest of the channels? Via 5.1 in the motherboard? TOSLINK (digital/optical)? Explain your setup in detail and I can probably help you out.
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Its 5 channels, I have a pair of 6 1/2 to the front 2 channels, then I have 2 6x9 to the 2 rear channel, then I have 4 10in subs at 2ohms going to the last or 5th channel
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The front and rear channel speakers are 4x4x6 inches--plenty compact. The center channel is 4x4x16. They are all light-weight
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I use a 7.1 system. Center speaker is an old sony that was leftover from one of those DVD/7.1 combo jobs.
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I don't see why it would be a problem, unless you're very particular about the preciseness of your sound. I have an old pair of 5.2's paired with this center channel. Mine sounds great. As long as the receiver has a port for it you should be fine.
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In the front result might be better, if you want rears I would go for some surround ones , I have that configuration for a 5.1 and works really good
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I have been very happy with my "Home theater application". I am using 2 of these as my main left and right channels on a 100" projector screen. I did install them up in the ceiling so the sound is kind of straight down. I sit about 12-15ft back from the screen. I would maybe look into having a Pair of these on the wall and facing forward for a little better sound. Other than that, they sound real good in my 5.1 setup. I have been to several friends homes with sound-bars and surround setups. these still sound better.
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I use mine as a center channel, but I suspect it has an adequate frequency response for a stereo system. I suspect the output falls off pretty rapidly when it goes below 50hz or so.
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I think I am understanding you correctly, you are looking for the U-channel that would go on top of these mounts (the bottom of what is being mounted). Is this correct? If so they don't mount into a U-channel but just onto a flat surface.
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The zone 2 I am not setup yet, and 7.1 channel I don't know why I have out put only 5.1 or 5.2. I check the seting but still don't know how to get the out put for 7.1. I have 7 speaker and 2 subwoofer still try to setting up. I will let you know when I got it.Best RegardMinh