Quote Originally Posted by fountboy
Hello, I have a question about setting up a 7.1 system. I know there are arguements for and against a 7.1 setup seein as there really isnt much material out there for it. But Im going to because there isnt much extra expense in it, at least going to wire for it. Now my main question is, when chosing side and rear speakers, does it matter what kind they are, ie bi/dipolar and/or monopolar?

I have heard put di/bipolars on the sides, a little higher than ear height, and mono direct speakers for the rear. Would this be correct, or just better to go di/bipolar all around? Thanks.
Hi, I have a 7.1 system and I DO use Dipoles. The speaker I'm using for surrounds is the Cambridge Soundworks S300, which can be toggled between Bipole/Dipole/Direct. Right now I have the surrounds set to Bipole, which also radiates from the direct facing speakers. The surround rears are set to Dipole, and it provides a subtle sense that you in a much larger room. No you can't generate the effect of someone tiptoeing up behind you, (who would want to?) but I'll settle for the feeling that you are in a much larger space.