Thoughts on surround input

[claysae12]

Hello,

Looking to purchase some surrounds for a 5.1 setup to match my SHO 10 LCR, being driven by a Denon 990 AVR with LFM1-Plus outlaw sub.

Considering the new M1's Craig is working on but have also been reading about some bi-pole speakers for surround.

The Axiom QS8's are a little too pricey...curious if anyone is familiar with the Emotiva XRS 4.1s? They seem to have a low effeciency compared to the SHO10s at 85db (6ohm). Didnt know if this would be an issue.

I just want to be sure if I listen at high volumes that I wont begin to hear any distortion coming from my surrounds. Volume is usually around -15 to -10db.

[dguarnaccia]

Those are similar to the AV123 RS300's. I would worry about them keeping up with the sho's in highly dynamic scenes at high volumes.

The difference between my old RS300's vs the sho10's I now use for surrounds is pretty dramatic. I hear way more detail in very busy scenes.

I'd also worry about blowing tweeters at high volume.

[Fatcat]

Check out the Mirage OMDR surrounds. They seem very capable, have good reviews and are cheaper than the QS8.

Best......Carlo.