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.
First of all, I use dipoles high up on my side walls as was recommended by the dealer from whom I purchased my Lexicon processor. I'm completely satisfied with it and my friends acknowledge I have the best sounding HT of anyone they know. As for your comment that "there really isn't much material out there for it", I would say that there isn't any material for it. I've never heard of anything mixed specifically for 7.1, but perhaps you know something I don't and that would be a pleasant surprise if there were. In any event, the processors that have 7.1 channel capability take a 5.1 signal and split it into 7.1 channels (Lexicon calls their patent "Logic 7"). If I'm listening to something in DTS for instance, I simply push the "Logic 7" button on the remote and the sides will join the rest of the bunch to give me DTS 7.1. I've bounched back and forth between 5.1 and 7.1 and the latter certainly provides a fuller sound, so I always use it. I'm not an audio expert by any means, but I trust my ears, and this setup is killer. I hope you enjoy yours when it's ready for prime time.