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nearfield speakers for surrounds?

2K views 5 replies 4 participants last post by  tcarcio 
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#2 ·
Hello,
I think they would work just fine in an Audyssey DSX Setup. Accurate Speakers are accurate Speakers.... It is true that they are Designed for Nearfield Listening, but do not think there would be any issues in this Application.
Cheers,
JJ
 
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I would agree, but, you won't know unless you try. Have fun. Dennis
 
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Thanks guy's, I have Audyssey in my Marantz so no problem there. I just need to buy some ceiling speaker mounts to get them set up right and just wanted some opinions so I don't waste my time. :T
 
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I certainly see no problem with them. Might look into plugging the ports with cotton or wool for SQ purposes though. You can see the frequency(polar) response improvements and time(impulse) improvements here: http://dtmblabber.blogspot.com/2010/07/more-on-b2031p-and-diffraction.html

The bass changes were minimal in the 2031: http://dtmblabber.blogspot.com/2010/07/bass-changes-from-portenclosure.html

Subjectively, the bass did seem less dynamic with the ports plugged. That could be some artifact of my belief system however. The subjective improvement in the MR/Treble is at least backed by measurements. For this purpose, I'd think that would be more important.

The B1030A and the Mackie MR5 might be some other models to look at that lack the port beside the tweeter issue and are similarly priced.

Dan
 
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Thanks Dan, I will give it a try with the ports plugged and see how they sound. :wave:
 
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