Monopole or Dipole surround speakers?

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Here's a nice explanation of the differences..

I've used dipoles since '76.

When I set my rears to act as dipoles, they made the room seem bigger and the sound was more diffuse and less distracting. In my case, the preferred setup.

"Act" as dipoles? What does that mean? I'm thinking from the perspective that a speaker is either a monopole, dipole or omnidirectional. In any event, that is the THX home theatre standard. Take it - or leave it - based upon preference. Ideally yours over that of others.

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