I have a 5.1, want7.1 set up, my room is shaped oddly and I think having Front and Left channel speakers that direct the sound to the sides are ideal?
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For front speakers you want the sound pointed directly at you. The rs42ii would be a ver bad idea for fronts being that there specifically made to be surrounds. I would recommend the klipsch rb 61ii or the rb 81ii mounted on the wall or if u have room for floor speakers check them out. I have the rs 42ii as surrounds and they can't really keep up with the rest of my system. There great speakers but I have 200 real world watts going to each of my speakers with a seperate amp. I hope this helps. Not sure of the caliber of system you have or are trying to build
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If you are installing only two front and two rear speakers they should work fine. If you are planning a 5:1 surround system they do not perform well as center channel speakers.
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I wish that I could help you out. I'm using the speaker's from the home theater system that I already had hooked up. There are 100watt wall and ceiling shelve size speaker's. I do believe that the speaker's you do use, will have to be speaker's for surround,(FL&gt;Center&gt;FR&gt;RL&gt;RR&gt;) for 5.1 system. The rear speaker's are also known as(SL&gt;SR). If you use just any kind of speaker's, like for stereo. Then you wont get the separation, any true affect of surround sound. I wish that I could help you out more, and hope that this will help you some what. Nick
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Yes, I use these as front left and right speakers in a home theater. They are really good speakers. They are very clear and loud. Good range of sound...highs, lows, mids. I also have bic center speaker and smaller surrounds. You get a lot for the money with bic. I highly recommend them.
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Bear, These do not send sound straight at you so they normally would not be the best choice as your front speakers.Eric C
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I have a 24x16 room and I have 2-RC85I's, 2-RCI80's, a Pioneer Elite SIW571L 5 1/4" In-Wall CST LCR Speaker and a PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer and a pioneer amp and they sound really good. good luck with your system.
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Bear, These do not send sound straight at you so they normally would not be the best choice as your front speakers. Eric C
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No. Buy the 7.1 channel version and you will be able to have 5.1 in one room, and a two speaker system in another... but not with this model.
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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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Yes, 5.1 will include a center speaker in front, above, or below your tv. Preferrable you put it right above the middle of the tv.I can personally recommend the Onkyo receiver, its amazing.
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In the front. If you have a 7.1 or greater system If I were you I would put the speakers as surround back instead of surround side, most of the pictures or concerts uses more surround back
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Just my preference but, if I just have two I like them front, about ear level and 4 or 5 feet apart. This better simulates the sound you would get from most situations. If you have 4, I would put 2 front and 2 rear. My system is really old so it doesn't support the 5.1 etc., just an A or B or A+B. Hope this helps. I guess the bottom line comes down to what sounds good to you.
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I have a 5.1 setup, but for music I listen only in 2.1 stereo mode using direct mode and love it.
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I would recommend the PL-66 for the speakers behind you as they are the least used. However I might recommend a 5.1 setup without two rear speakers if you prefer concert sound over movie sound like I do. The 5.1 direction gives all you need for a directional sound such as a stage. Movie sound is a bit different and good too. I just like concerts, usually off MDVD or Blu-ray, more than movies. So prefer to run larger speakers and up sound.I would add another set of BIC-PL89 up front first as a high front or right front and skip the rear speakers for now.If you want movie rear speakers for the complete surround sound or great gaming speakers for your computer desk top then get the PL66. I would recommend the PL-66 for the speakers behind you as they are the least used. However I might recommend a 5.1 setup without two rear speakers if you prefer concert sound over movie sound like I do. The 5.1 direction gives all you need for a directional sound such as a stage. Movie sound is a bit different and good too. I just like concerts, usually off MDVD or Blu-ray, more than movies. So prefer to run larger speakers and up sound.I would add another set of BIC-PL89 up front first as a high front or right front and skip the rear speakers for now.If you want... » Read More I would recommend the PL-66 for the speakers behind you as they are the least used. However I might recommend a 5.1 setup without two rear speakers if you prefer concert sound over movie sound like I do. The 5.1 direction gives all you need for a directional sound such as a stage. Movie sound is a bit different and good too. I just like concerts, usually off MDVD or Blu-ray, more than movies. So prefer to run larger speakers and up sound.I would add another set of BIC-PL89 up front first as a high front or right front and skip the rear speakers for now.If you want movie rear speakers for the complete surround sound or great gaming speakers for your computer desk top then get the PL66. « Show Less
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As long as you don't plan on Bi-wiring them, yes it shouldn't be an issue. Keep in mind for better results you should just save up for floor standing right and left speakers. Otherwise I recommend paying the same price for left and right channel speakers.
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yea thats the 5.0 and that is the same as i do have it.remember you must have a subwoofer to get the top quality sound expected.at least klipsh number 10, 350w or 450w.
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There are a lot of nice receivers out there. I would get something to handle the wattage and the 7.1 to really enjoy the sound quality. I think as far as brands go it's what you like. I wouldn't go cheap, you just got some great speakers. I would look for something to enhance them. Make sure you get a receiver compatible with your speakers, wiring and so on. Check out the Leviton JBL site...that's what I did.