Thread: Rear Surrounds? Wall layout pics

In another thread, we disussed how people had mounted surrounds/dipoles for a 5.1 system, and we talked about changing my 3.1 to a 5.1.

Wanted to give you pics, so one would have any idea if rears would work

What you have is a front pic, rear pic, then one of my goofy dog.

No option in relocating the chairs, and youll see how my chair is stuck right in the corner, and thats what I had a concern over the effectiveness of rears.

My current plan is to replace my front floors with Def Tech Procinema 800's to match the center, Ill then add two more for the rear if its feasible. Prob going to be a 3-4 mo project. Thanks ahead for the input.

That dog got "crazy" eyes. Moving her to a different spot on the floor will probably improve your sound. Try moving her around the room till it sounds best. (Got that tip at AVS.)

Originally Posted by Paul Wozniak

That dog got "crazy" eyes. Moving him to a different spot on the floor will probably improve your sound. Try moving him around the room till it sounds best. (Got that tip at AVS.)

Yeah, she's ugly, but its a face only a daddy would love

Its funny, I see a Boston now with normal eyes, and they look weird to me

I'm sure she 's a fine dog. Hope I didn't offend, that wasn't my intent, Elway.

Originally Posted by Paul Wozniak

I'm sure she 's a fine dog. Hope I didn't offend, that wasn't my intent, Elway.

I no, Ill be the first to admit she's goofy looking. You aint the first to notice the BUG eyes

She's 2.5 years old, and been the best house dog Ive had. Good breed.

She doesn't look any goofier than our border collie, with her big ears.

I don't see a problem with rears. If you are coing to use the 800's, place them right in the corner and aim them in and down. Basically, aim them to hit that table.

Is the other rear wall pretty much the same as the one you showed? If not, you may have to make some adjustments.

Here is a shot of more than the wall. I figure Ill use the wall mounts, and place the first 800 in the corner over my head and angle it down as you suggest. Ill just mount the second one on the edge of the other chair at the same height and aim it the same way. Ill have to get some channel or something to cover the wires though.



I figure Ill use something like this:


Omnimount - Speaker Wall Mount - 2890100707

I did some more reading on Def Tech's site, and they actually recommend using a procenter 1000, procinema 1000's for fronts and 800's for rears. I think I may do this, to get a little more beef up front. Itll only cost me $100 more for the 1000's up front.

ProMonitor 1000 :Specifications


Dimensions | Metric :6-1/4” W x 6-1/2” D x 10-7/8” H | 15.9 x 16.5 x 27.6 cm
Driver Complement :One 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter; One 5-1/4" BDSS bass/midrange drivers; One 5-1/4" pressure coupled bass radiator
Frequency Response :42 Hz – 30 kHz
Impedance :Compatible with 8 Ohms outputs
Sensitivity :91 dB
Recommended Associated Amplifier Power :10 – 200 watts
A/V Receiver Crossover Setting :80 Hz
Inputs :One pair of 5 way binding posts
Available Finishes :Gloss Black; Gloss White
Accessories :Two ¼ 20 insert cover plugs; Tripod base
Mounting Options :Vertically: On Shelf with included tripod base; Equipped with rear ¼ 20 sized thread to accommodate on wall/on ceiling mounting with aftermarket articulating mount (articulating mount not included); Equipped with bottom ¼ 20 sized thread to accommodate ProStand 1000 stand mounting (ProStand 1000 available separately); Equipped with keyhole mounting slot for flush mounting
Packaging :One to a carton
Weight | Metric :6.5 lbs | 2.9 kg
Warranty :5 Years



ProMonitor 800 :Specifications


Dimensions | Metric :4-3/4" W x 5" D x 8-3/8" H | 12.1 x 12.7 x 23.8 cm
Driver Complement :One 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter; One 4-1/2" BDSS bass/midrange drivers; One 4-1/2" pressure coupled bass radiator
Frequency Response :57 Hz – 30 kHz
Impedance :Compatible with 8 Ohms outputs
Sensitivity :89 dB
Recommended Associated Amplifier Power :10 – 150 watts
A/V Receiver Crossover Setting :100 Hz
Inputs :One pair of 5 way binding posts
Available Finishes :Gloss Black; Gloss White
Included Accessories :Tripod Base; Two ¼ 20 insert cover plugs
Mounting Options :Vertically: On Shelf with included tripod base; Equipped with rear ¼ 20 sized thread to accommodate on wall/on ceiling mounting with aftermarket mount(available separately); Equipped with bottom ¼ 20 sized thread to accommodate ProStand 600/800 stand mounting (ProStand 600/800 available separately); Equipped with keyhole mounting slot for flush mounting
Packaging :One to a carton
Weight | Metric :4 lbs | 1.8 kg
Warranty :5 Years

I just noticed they give you a freq range, then they give you an av rcvr setting, which seems a little high. Why would the 800 need to be set at 100hz and not 80??