MONO or Dipole surrounds?

[Theenitro]

I’m about to purchase full surround system

 

im thinking McIntosh ht200

b & w speakers

 

I’ve heard dipole speakers are really good but with new technology that monopole are ideal 

 

how do I decide ? 

[davewantsmoore]

Monopole should only be used.

[betty boop]

22 minutes ago, Theenitro said:

I’m about to purchase full surround system

 

im thinking McIntosh ht200

b & w speakers

 

I’ve heard dipole speakers are really good but with new technology that monopole are ideal 

 

how do I decide ? 

not dipole they went out with the dolby prologic

 

however bipolar work REALLY well for surrounds either side of main listening position. whether a 5.1 or 7.1 setup.

 

definitely can highly recommend. they have good directivity but yet not firing right in your ears which can be very distracting with speakers not far from your listening position.

 

I can also attest they work an absolute treat in a full atomos/dts-x/auro3D setup for the full 3D audio experience if planning to do that some time as well. 

 

for your rear speakers in a 7.1 setup definitely use mono pole. and for height speakers if going 3D audio then ofcourse use inclining speakers and such which are suited to this application

[davewantsmoore]

Bipoles typically have a very wide dispersion, and this is far from ideal in a small room.

[Theenitro]

I have about 500 sq ft living room. I wanted 7 point surround but seems like 5 point McIntosh amp is looking really appealing at $2000

[Theenitro]

I am getting 4K oled tv if that makes a difference 

[Irek]

Hi, 

The size of TV makes difference as it determines the distance of the screen and therefore the listing/watching position. In your room you can go with 5.1 or 7.1 or 5.1.2. I think bipolars work nice in 5.1 or 5.1.2 configuration, although speakers quality/capacity are more important. 

[betty boop]

20 minutes ago, Irek said:

Hi, 

The size of TV makes difference as it determines the distance of the screen and therefore the listing/watching position. In your room you can go with 5.1 or 7.1 or 5.1.2. I think bipolars work nice in 5.1 or 5.1.2 configuration, although speakers quality/capacity are more important. 

Worked fine for me and also in taking to 7.1 and then in a 13.1.5 setup they work a test. Note though bipoles on sides I run mono poles in rear as did for 7.1 setup.

 

bipole has benefit in close quarters as mono pole can be quite annoying close quarters. Bipoles can aLso fill out a larger space. They are also less critical of positioning

 

re screen size wi Tellies most will not be able to setup to full resolve as Likely be too close. People will generally go for a viewing distance comfortable with so a 2.5 -3m viewing distance regardless of screen size

[Irek]

23 hours ago, betty boop said:

not dipole they went out with the dolby prologic

 

however bipolar work REALLY well for surrounds either side of main listening position. whether a 5.1 or 7.1 setup.

 

definitely can highly recommend. they have good directivity but yet not firing right in your ears which can be very distracting with speakers not far from your listening position.

 

I can also attest they work an absolute treat in a full atomos/dts-x/auro3D setup for the full 3D audio experience if planning to do that some time as well. 

 

for your rear speakers in a 7.1 setup definitely use mono pole. and for height speakers if going 3D audio then ofcourse use inclining speakers and such which are suited to this application

Can I ask what bipolar speakers are you using? 

[betty boop]

8 minutes ago, Irek said:

Can I ask what bipolar speakers are you using? 

Focal sr1007be, great speaker

 

i know a few that use the same even in a B&W 800 series setup