Speaker Characteristics and Why?

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So what the hell is your point here. I cannot see where my statements are in conflict with anything on the THX website.

Hmmm. First you say:

"In HT, bipolar speaker belong in the rear..."

Yet, later you say:

"You don't put THX dipoles in the back of the room..."

So, which answer is it?

Whatever. I suppose you are going to use the driver difference argument again. All bipoles operate in the same fashion just like all dipoles or they would not be called dipoles or bipoles. It is that clear cut.

Only to those who have no understanding of dispersion. Forget dipoles for a moment. Do all monopoles, regardless of driver design radiate the same ? Obviously not!

The proof was there, you just ignored it like you do with other things you don't agree with.

Using single vs. double monopoles to prove the difference between monopoles and dipoles? That is hilarious!

]Bull$hit, and you know it.

What I know is that you ignore dispersion. Do you understand that concept? Ever heard of beaming? Ever notice that the sound of dome tweeters sounds pretty much the same even off axis? Are these observations beyond your comprehension?

My comments were directed at speakers that are bass challenged, fussy to place, and have a constricted sweet spot.

What does any of that have to do with the alleged room interaction of monopoles vs. dipoles?

We don't steer anything, we pan it.

Choose whatever term you wish to identify the movement of a sound source within the field. Such happens frequently in movies and never in music (short of theatrical tricks). Do you understand the difference?

THX placement does not recommend dipoles on the back walls

Exactly my point which conflicts with your statement:


"In HT, bipolar speaker belong in the rear..."

They do NOT belong in the rear. They belong on the sides. You remain confused about your rear.

This is a "duh" moment for sure.
Once again (since it is obvious you didn't get it the first time) the term "rear speakers" in HT speak refers to the surround speakers that are placed to the sides of the listening position. If you look on the back of your receiver where you connect the speaker cables for the surround speakers, it is labeled "rear speakers".

Indeed, it is! Your assertion is not supported by fact. When I look at the back of my receiver, the jacks are referred to as "left and right surround". The THX website concurs with NAD's usage and the word "rear" is completely absent. Look here. You really should research your answers before responding. Does this panel look familiar?




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