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@derrickmcpherson44 5 лет назад

Do anyone notice that the shadow behind him looks like angel wings

@TechnoDad 5 лет назад

LOL! Others have commented!

@kohnfutner9637 4 года назад

Haha I was too busy looking at his runaway rat tail on the side of his head.

@CJ-hr1ni 3 года назад

peanut McPherson it does look like wings.

@TreenighetMaranata 3 года назад

: ) The question then remains, does he work for Jesus, or for the father of lies?

@MashabaZA 3 года назад

@@TreenighetMaranata good work. Blessing mankind with audiophile information. Increasing love and joy of sound. You have your answer.

@007vsMagua 6 лет назад

This is a great explanation about how Bipole speakers work...something to think about.

@TechnoDad 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@adityasinghrathore3790 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for providing us this information brother. I've been searching for the same information for 3 days which you gave me within 10 mins. Actually I long to build a home theater room in my basement for which I decided to buy Klipsch speakers. I already decided on the front pair, the center and the subwoofer (and guess what! they are the same which you have for your theater) But I was confused about this surround section, also because of the fact that I'm going with a 7.2.2 set-up. The later part of your video helped me get rid of that turmoil, Thanks again. I'll be in touch

@TechnoDad 6 лет назад

+aditya singh rathore Hi! Thank you! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Are you in the US? Email me: technodad55@gmail.com

@boxz1984 2 года назад

Thanks for explaining, good video. Gettin a set of bipoles klipsch

@Mike1sc 6 лет назад

I am using 4 RP-250S in my 7.2.2 setup, which includes a Denon X4300H, two RP-280s, an RP-450c, 2 up-firing dolby atmos speakers, and two R12s subs. Initially I was using older Klipsch Synergy S-10 surround speakers in the same setup, and after putting out the big bucks for the RP-250s, I was a bit underwhelmed. Don't get me wrong, I am a true long time Klipsch user, and the RP-250s (using one set as surrounds, one set as rear surrounds) just didn't sound significantly "better", or at least in my mind thinking they were supposed to somehow wow me after spending $1,500.00 on them. Thanks for the video. I can't use your comment about using "different" surrounds at the rear, but it does have merit.

@NickRDValdo 6 лет назад

Currently working with Klipsch R-15M for Front Left/Right, with R-25C center channel. Considering the RP-240S for surround, room is a tad small, but like you said, just buy it and listen for myself. Thanks for the advice!

@TechnoDad 6 лет назад

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! There should be discounts because they revamped both the Reference and Reference Premier line.

@TheGopalnair 5 лет назад

Hi all the way from Mumbai India. good reference video thanks. i have been a Bose user all these years and i just got my home theater setup upgraded to the Klipsch series. I must add that your videos have been really helpful in deciding. my current setup include Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-504C (Center) , Klipsch RP-8000F (Front Left Right) , Klipsch R-115SW (Sub), Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-502S (surround), Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-502S (surround Back), Klipsch RP-500SA Reference Premiere Dolby Atmos (front) all these hooked on to a Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080. Thank once again Cheers!!! Gopal

@jerzyboy1210 7 лет назад

Great stuff, man! Keep up the great work 👍🏼 Personally, I have a pair of RP-250S for my surrounds and a pair of RP-240S for the surround-backs and I love it.

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

Nice! I was looking at the 240S, but I got such a great deal on the 250S I couldn't pass it up! Email me if you want the contact info for my Klipsch dealer.

@josephjohnmanapul1757 6 лет назад

Hey Dennis Planning also to have both 250S and 240S as Surround and Height. Is it really practical to have it?

@j4kethegreat91 4 года назад

Techno Dad are the 250s bipole or dipole? How go you know when buying them. I understand what ur saying about how the work with the push pull for dipole and all that but before purchasing I just want to know

@andrewcraig3369 Год назад

Great video, I'm currently running Klipsch RP 140SA and an RP 250C and just picked up the RP 402S surround channel bipole to replace some bose monopole speakers. I thought you video did a great job of explaining how the different speakers will work.

@TechnoDad Год назад

Thank you so much, Andrew!

@CoachCole71 7 лет назад

Great videos! Love the theater specific stuff!

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

Alvin Cole Thanks! I got more coming up!

@scottsmith8546 4 года назад

SVS Prime Elevation & Klipsch SA 500 or R-41-SA speakers work great hanging from your front & back walls as near as you can get to the ceiling. Align them with your front left and right speakers, then throw a couple of surround speakers at the +/- 10-20° either direction at the side and about 2 feet above your listening area. If you have an 11 channel system add a couple more surrounds or heights midway, Done!

@FalconsATL 7 лет назад

I really like my Definitive Technology ProMonitor 800 sides and rears! Those along with my DefTech 45 fronts, ProCenter 2000, and dual Hsu VTF-3 MK5 subs make a nice 7.2 setup!

@dilapidatedmimba 3 года назад

@falconsfan71 How much do you like the pro center 2000? I'm trying to decide between that, the ELAC debut 2.0 c6.2, or the SVS prime. All similarly priced.

@FalconsATL 3 года назад

@@dilapidatedmimba I’ve changed speakers 3 times since this video! I now have the SVS Prime Center with the Prime Pinnacle towers.. I couldn’t be happier!!!

@jasonsullivan8001 7 лет назад

I have the rp-240. They work great.

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

Nice!

@TheDesperadoangel 3 года назад

Great video. Very helpful.

@lebowskiunderachiever3591 6 лет назад

Brief but VERY good video explaining the basics of different surround speakers and how each work . There is no "perfect solution" . In my opinion , each has it's own pros and cons when used and set up in a traditional set-up (room acoustics and size for both music and movies are big variables) . I do believe that creative location of surround speakers is crucial in maximising your systems potential . i wish i took pics and video of my setups through the years with average stuff that sounded fantastic

@lebowskiunderachiever3591 6 лет назад

Wasn't trying to steal your thunder Dad . Your explaining ofmono , night/dipole has helped me a bit

@TechnoDad 6 лет назад

No worries at all! At the end of the day, it's all personal preference.

@senseisprotege3632 2 года назад

Klipsch Sixes optical'd into my LG 55". I'm considering switching to the Sony a80j or a90j & hoping it will utilize the screen speakers as the center channel &/or sync well 🤞🏼 I was using a Yamaha 5.1 system. I'm certain I lose control & quality, but not having to adjust stuff all the time is my new thing. And the Sixes sound amazing. Between LG's poor color gradiancy or accuracy out of the box, combined with always adjusting EQ's on my Yamaha, I've become adjustment exhausted. This is why my plan is a new Sony OLED with the Sixes. I have the Yamaha sub linked to the Sixes, but know I need to match a Klipsch 12" to them eventually. Great video, thank you for all this info 🔥

@jimllfaxit 5 лет назад

Great information Thanks

@Dukeoden7458 7 лет назад

Thanks a lot bro.Gonna order my 250's soon.Gonna keep my Rp15m's and upgrade my bedroom setup.

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

Dukeoden7458 Nice! I like the 250s, I'm putting the 150Ms up on eBay today. I'd keep them if I had room for another system or surround back channels, but I'm really done installing wires! hahaha!!

@Dukeoden7458 7 лет назад

Thanks again for doing this video.Lucky I could run the cable in the bedroom under the baseboard and the caret so it was easy.Keep up the good work bro.

@koncretesurfer5295 4 года назад

Thanks man! I’ve watched many of your vids in the past week haha. I’m getting the Nakamichi 7.1.4 tomorrow for a small 14x10ft bedroom. I think I’ll have everything placed right but I’d really love to master the settings so I’m ready to get the most out of the system upon setup. It’s mainly for XboxX gaming and Atmos. If you might have any recommendations and/or tips and tricks to help an audio noob out I’d greatly appreciate any input (pun intended) you might think of. Thank you.

@D.L.W. Год назад

When I upgraded from a 5.1 to a 7.2.4 system I replaced my bipole side speakers with monopoles. MUCH better for Dolby Atmos systems! My sound system consists of 4 SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers (2 for the mains and 2 for the side channels), an SVS Ultra Center speaker, 6 SVS Prime Elevation speakers (4 ceiling mounted for Dolby Atmos and 2 mounted on the back wall for the rear channels) and 2 SVS SB-3000 Subwoofers. The system is powered by a Yamaha Aventage RX-A8A 11 channel AVR connected to a Panamax M5400-PM Power Conditioner.

@bigben9056 6 месяцев назад

depends of the room size.dipole and all that shit are great for small room only.still tripoles are the best thing

@Mr-Midnight-1-1-88 4 года назад

Catching up on a few of your older uploads, Channa. I'm currently swapping out my Yamaha speakers for Klipsch. Speaker package consists of front L & R are R-620F. The centre is an RP-404C. RP-500M (sides) and & R-51M at the rear. Just need to get 4 x R-41SA for the height channels. Sub will probably be the SPL-150. I'm currently using a Yamaha SW300 subwoofer, connected to an Onkyo RZ840 :)

@TechnoDad 4 года назад

Sounds like a nice setup Ian!

@maxchan8049 4 года назад

Great video thanks very much!! One question, what do you use for center speaker?

@jeyapandiankr 4 года назад

Just I have cleared my bipole n dipole confusion.....thank u

@venomousdukes658 3 года назад

Telugu?

@acelakid94 7 лет назад

Nice to hear your take on using bipoles as surrounds vs monopoles. I knew that they would be great for regular 5.1/7.1, but I was unsure about using them for object based audio like Atmos. I thought that the diffused sound of a bipole might interfere with hearing an object's precise location in the sound mix and kinda ruin the experience, but I haven't even heard Atmos or DTS:X yet, so I can't really speak on how I _think_ it'll effect the sound. Right now I have a 7.1 setup using BIC America FH6-LCR for the front and Logitech Z-5500 satellites (monopole)as the 4 surrounds. Lots of "hotspotting" on the sides, but sound very compelling in the rear. The front sounds great of course.

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

+acelakid94 I think the bipole as surrounds really adds to the Atmos/DTS:X experience. Your height channels should be direct radiating monopoles. They need to be precise like the surround back. Think of it this way, the bipole surrounds will make a wide, diffused atmosphere of the current scene. Then the other speakers will be precisely moving objects around. So you're engulfed in the sound. I'm not sure if I was making that clear in the video. Maybe I should start writing scripts! Hahaha! Anyway, thanks for watching, and for the comment!!

@acelakid94 7 лет назад

Techno Dad That's really interesting to know. I wish there was a video that explained exactly how surround mixes are made from start to finish and everything else in between. It sounds so intriguing.

@hddanman7263 7 лет назад

Techno Dad i could be wrong but i think with atmos everything is object based so having bi pole for surrounds still wouldn't be ideal i dont think they just add more information they change the way sounds move threw the speakers i dont think it would sound bad but from what I've read it just seem like it's directional based i think if u have bi pole witch i have also it seems like u have to compromise on weather your atmos movies sound best or regular blu ray hd formats. anyway my 2cents im sure will learn more in the coming years about what is best should be fun. sorry for any hiccup typing i dont really internet talk much. really like the channel tho.

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

Great point! I just popped in Mad Max and Gravity, I know those Atmos scenes very well. I can tell you that I don't notice any irregularities with the bipoles. However, this could be due to the close proximity of the speakers. The listening area is flanked by the bipoles. I can see what they are saying though. I would imagine it depends on your room and listening area. Here's a video of the RP150Ms so you can see how close the speakers are, and why I have a huge "hotspotting" issue. The RP250Ss are now sitting where the 150Ms are sitting in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eZ8WskUmpNg.htmlm49s

@MrBirosanyi89 5 лет назад

How about to install them on the ceiling as atmos speakers? Is it a good idea?

@Nandao_Vs 2 года назад

As usual very well explained!... Thanks buddy!

@TechnoDad 2 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@cameroncox8315 7 лет назад

Thanks for all the videos! Going through a similar build right now. So far I've just got my RP-280f's running on my Denon x3300w. Ordered my r-112sw today! Do you have an amp to help push the Klipsches? I'm considering an Emotiva amp down the road. Thoughts?

@chochamu 5 лет назад

Great video!! My room is 38x12 and my monopole surrounds are at the 15' mark. I've got a 5.2.1 setup, what do you recommend for surrounds in this case? Would I lose the effect of bipoles to the rest of the open space behind me?

@elrief1 7 лет назад

excellent job,i plan on buying the bi polar speakers for my klipsch setup. I got videos if your interested in looking.

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

+elrief1 Right on! I'll check them out!!

@swissChris5 3 года назад

Good info, thanks. What type would you choose for a surround with corner or near corner placement (couch close to rear and left wall) ? I know this is never ideal, but my left surround (5.1 setup) has to go into or very close to the back left corner of my room, because of two sliding glass doors behind and to the left of my couch. Can something like the Klipsch RP-502S be placed near or even hung into a corner or would it still be better to mount it on the left wall one foot from the rear wall / corner? I would appreciate your opinion, thanks.

@Nytewolf718 7 лет назад

Great demo. Never thought of putting the bipole speakers on the side. I have polk audio 7.1 set up and plan on upgrading to 7.1.4. For my front mains I have RT55, center is CS350 LS and my sides are RM30 and my rears are RT25. I do have a pair of dipole and bipole speakers FX500i. I had those mounted as my rears. After watching your video I might give the FX500i a try and put them on the side. Going to get two more RT55 for the rears and two more RT25 for my heights for Atmos and DTS X.

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

+Marlon Cruickshank Hi! I love having the bipoles as surrounds, they make the movie going experience more immersive. Sounds like you got a nice setup. Yeah, change it up, if you like it, stay with it, but if you don't, change then back.

@Nytewolf718 7 лет назад

Techno Dad Your bipole that are no your side how high to do have them? At ear level or 2 to 3 feet above ear level.

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

+Marlon Cruickshank I have them at ear level. An elevated sound stage would be more important in a dedicated theater room with multiple rows of seating.

@Nytewolf718 7 лет назад

Ever thought of using two set of bipole for your system. Two on the side and two in the rear. How do you think that would sound?

@CalDeRosia 3 года назад

This really helped me, thank you. Going to buy a klipsch setup, and I don't want to upgrade again for at least 15 years. I'm buying the good stuff :)

@TechnoDad 3 года назад

Glad I could help! Contact my Klipsch dealer, Cory, for the best Klipsch pricing - bit.ly/TDPHTFB

@CalDeRosia 3 года назад

Will do

@CalDeRosia 3 года назад

I just placed a massive order with cory today. Klipsch setup, 2 8000f, 504c, side rp502s, 2 rear 600m, one spl-150, 2 rp-502s. Paired with a 2k denon receiver they recommended.. really hope I'm going to be happy with it.

@CalDeRosia 3 года назад

Debating on spending money on two subs while they are on sale...

@RJ-xj3ct 3 года назад

@@CalDeRosia How much did you get that spl-150 for?

@davidmccorcle2816 4 года назад

Hey Tecno, I have a question. My couch is on the wall and was wondering with having the surround back speakers on the wall close to the lessoning spot you think biploe would be better or what would you recommend or just stick with the directional back surround. Thanks for your time Tecno. I watch all your videos and I'm a long time subscriber.

@show-me-retro 5 лет назад

I use a Paradigm reference dipole... Best surround speakers I've ever owned

@JereWall 4 года назад

same here!

@kohnfutner9637 4 года назад

Where do you place them? Black wall or side wall?

@JereWall 4 года назад

Kohn Futner back, no sense in sending sound content back to the front :)

@OscarGonzalez-yw4pp 6 лет назад

would you be able to run a bipole speaker on front wide channels? i'm trying to buy Bowers and Wilkins DS3 bipole speaker but its says that its only a surround back speaker.

@sahilshaffiq6911 7 лет назад

Definitely my number 1 youtuber now!Hey I just have one question, from what I understand the bipole speakers diffuse sound to both sides of the listener correct? So does that not make it hard to distinguish whether the sound is coming from your left or your right? For example a car moving from the left of the screen to the right, wont bipole speakers make it difficult to tell the direction? Also some people say that for atmos you should avoid using speakers with wide dispersion, they say it's because atmos pin points sounds to a particular direction or something like that. Apparently atmos itself fills in the gap between speakers thus making a dome of sound all around. Any info on that? Thanks

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

Great question! I just popped in Mad Max and Gravity, I know those Atmos scenes very well. I can tell you that I don't notice any irregularities with the bipoles. However, this could be due to the close proximity of the speakers. The listening area is flanked by the speakers. I can see what they are saying though. I would imagine it depends on your room and listening area. Here's a video of the RP150Ms so you can see how close the speakers are, and why I have a huge "hotspotting" issue. The RP250Ss are now sitting where the 150Ms are sitting in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eZ8WskUmpNg.htmlm49s

@sahilshaffiq6911 7 лет назад

Awesome thanks for the reply man! Highly appreciate it

@retroforce6919 7 лет назад

Good review. For my setup dipole (bipole/dipole switchable) for surrounds, direct for surround backs

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

NICE! What AVR and speakers are you running?

@retroforce6919 7 лет назад

Techno Dad My avr is a pioneer sc-05 as for the speakers and sub its Polk audio except the side surround, the sides a are made by Cambridge. When I got home I realized my sides are set to dipole lol sounds good. Maybe someday I'll upgrade my avr to atmos/DTS x ready. Currently I'm working on a 120" screen and a projector 👍

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

Nice setup! Yeah, the way things are going, I might step into power amps, and then just upgrade to a pre/pro. The way things are looking as far as HDMI 2.0B and the way technology moves so fast, I think my AVR will be obsolete in like 2 - 3 years. Projector and screen are really pricey right now, especially the 4K projectors. Not sure if you are going with a 4K projector, but if you are, the Oppo UDP-203 has got a great feature for projectors where they strip the HDR metadata but keep the REC 2020 color. Cool stuff, be sure to look into that if you're looking at a 4K projector.

@retroforce6919 7 лет назад

Techno Dad Thanks man, you will not be disappointed with a power amp, it brings out more detail sound. As for the projector I'm just going for a 1080p for now. I just need something bigger lol. My 80" sharp LCD is not cutting it anymore.

@rolandodizon8076 5 лет назад

Techno dad what do you think about the klipsch rp-502s compared to your klipsch rp-250s? And how is it do you still have it?

@garykarczewski6678 5 лет назад

Curious what you feel would be the best speakers to use for surrounds for this placement. The rear speakers are elevated and mounted about 9' focused downward towards the listening area which is about 12' away. Presently I am using a pair of old Klipsch SB3 front ported 8" two way with horn tweeters bookshelf speakers which are horizontal on the mounts focused to the seating area. My question is there a better speaker for this configuration?

@orlandobloom9502 7 лет назад

awesome demo bro I did read that about the bi polar speakers...what do you think about using the bi polar speakers as in ceiling for atmos and dts x.

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

I'm not too sure, but I think you might want a direct radiating speaker for Atmos/DTS:X. Check out the SVS Prime Elevation Speakers (bit.ly/TDSVSPES)

@i_read_bad_reviews 5 лет назад

They work well for Atmos

@m.r.8247 6 лет назад

Can I use the Bipole as surround sound back?

@CalvinX 5 лет назад

I just picked up the Klipsch 502s speakers. I have them on the sides (not behind me) of my wall. How high should I mount them?

@johngamber4821 6 лет назад

Pretty informative. But i have a question still. I run a 11.2 receiver with 9.2 active at all times switching between front wides and front height. I have not tried front height speakers yet. I have a set of rs-25's by klipsch. Are they considered di-pole and will they work as front height speakers. They are my surround backs right now and i was going to put maybe rb-61ii's for surround backs and move the rs-25's to front height. I don't run atmos due to renting. Any input is deeply appreciated. Thanks

@rabinzx 6 лет назад

its been almost 7 month since I first installed my 250s on the side of bedroom wall. They are about 4 feet away from the sofa( listening area) and 3 feet above, they are about 6.5 ft tall. I did speaker adjustment through amp. The surround effect is not just as good as my cheap 300 dollar samsung soundbar. Should I lower them? How high do you mount yours?

@garykarczewski6678 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video very informative. I presently use old Klipsch KSB 3.1 front ported book shelf speakers 8" woofer and older narrow aluminum rectangle tweeter for rear surrounds elevated about 9' about 8 foot from the seating area focused down towards the listening area in alignment as per left and right of my front L&R. The seating area is dead center from front and rears. I am considering experimenting with dedicated SS speakers to see if they would improve the SS experience and they would have to be located the same. Thoughts?

@TechnoDad 5 лет назад

Hi Gary! I do prefer a surround sound speaker like a bipole as it distributes the sound a little bit more.

@georgexydous2891 4 года назад

Techno Dad i have a big living room. Do you think i should go with 500m or 502c?

@marioaguirre175 7 лет назад

I use mono all the way around. I think it's the most ideal setup as long as your surrounds are an equal distance away from the main listener. And use the 2 foot rule of slightly elevating them. That is probably why you felt it was localized.

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

Mario Aguirre Hi Mario! I totally agree, and if I had a rectangular room with more space, I would probably go that route. My room is far from ideal.

@ozpanther1 6 лет назад

Hi their, looking to upgrade me speaker system, got front, left and right speakers and a sub, looking to put in atmos ceiling speakers and ceiling speakers of rear surround, sould I use all monopole speakers, or a mixture of monopole and Bipole speakers, so this will give me a 5.1.4 setup, using a Arcam 850 amp with the 4 channel Arcam P429 thanks

@georgexydous2891 5 лет назад

techno dad do you know why dolby recommends monopole speakers for atmos? its in the dolby guideline, "Note: Dipole surround speakers are not recommended for use for Dolby Atmos playback" so does this means bipole are ok?

@robertsprout3701 Год назад

Hi I am still using a Boston Acoustics setup. VR975 towers , VR920 center, My rears are VRS PRO Dipole speaker's.

@taxi615 5 лет назад

I'm set up 5.1 right now, my room is 16x16. my book shelf speakers are in each corner facing me when I'm sitting down. if I were to change to bipole speakers do I mount them on the wall off to the side of me a few feet from the corners or right in the corners (one of the drivers probably bounce right off the wall) and take my book shelf speakers off to the sides of the room to create a 7.1 instead of selling them as they are Wharfedale diamond 220's and I love them ? what type of power I should be looking to get or that doesn't really matter? I hope I was clear enough for you to picture this in your mind. PS wrote this before you talked about using the rears as rear surround what I worried about is my sitting position is against the wall so having bipoles and monopoles all again the same wall will not sound very good as my ears are technically at the same area as the speakers so all that rear sound will be in front of me. Maybe put bipoles in the rear and put my monopoles on the wall in front were my towers are and using them as front extra presence ( my yamaha allows this.) SOOOOO many options it's ridiculous

@lsturbointeg 4 года назад

I have bipoles for rear surrounds and monopoles for side surrounds. any benefit if they were switched around? edit, you just talked about it right now lol

@TheJustina102085 Год назад

This particular isssue is so hotly debated that it’s impossible to find the right answer haha so I appreciate the video. I understand what Atmos suggest but I personally hate hot spots plus my normal sitting area is backed up to the wall so my only option is a 5.2.4 system right now. I’m trying to decide what the hell to do with the surrounds. Anyways great video!

@edaubakaha1845 3 года назад

Hi Tecno Dad! I'm using a Dipole for my surround right now in a 5.1 set up. I'm planning to upgrade my set up to 5.1.4. and use Bipole surround. My room size is 20x20 with a 9ft. ceiling. Currently I have my Energy Audissey a5+2 Bipolar speakers as my L/R. I'm planning to get a Definitive technology SR 9080 bipolar surround and Definitve tech in ceiling speakers to have a tonal match. Please advise which one to get bipole or monopole. Btw I'm learning a lot from your RU-vid videos.Thank you in advance!

@brownstone43 3 года назад

To add to the "Hot Spot"; Klipsch seem to be very directional speakers. There is a sweet spot (cone) of 45'ish degrees.

@Scruggs555 4 года назад

How do you feel the Klipsch R-14S's would compare to the RP-250S's?

@DIEGOHGHable 5 лет назад

I have a Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and Monitor audio Bronze Center, will be a good match with the Klipsch RP 502S? I hope you can help me

@TheCrazyFireworks 4 года назад

Is there any downside too bipole/dipole with only one woofer in the midle like the monitor audio bronze fx surrounds? Thanks.

@taxi615 5 лет назад

I know this video is old but I've been looking at getting bipole speakers for a while now but I want to keep my monopole Wharfledale 220's. Since you have probably tested many things since this video was made how should I set it up? have the Bi's in the rear and move the mono's off to the side or do the opposite? I just want to point out that I'm sitting up against the wall so I can't put speakers directly behind me. I'm not sure what speakers to get either have been looking at the Fluance signature speakers they are priced very well but I still would like to see other options. Beside Klypsh do you have any other recommendations looking for under 600$ a pair since they are only surround speakers and I don't need 1500$ speakers to help fill in the surround. My budget took a hit after getting a new SVS pb-3000. hope you see this

@keshavsharma4735 3 года назад

Hi, im using 5.1 setup. Im thinking to go for bipole surrounds. Please suggest me will biople speakers be good for music also, if i listen the music in multi channel stereo mode or they are just good for movies only. Please help me with this

@vibeinstalls9890 Год назад

I have 2 bookshelf Definitive Technologies SM55 on stands for rears . Nice beefy speaker if you have the room. For sides I have the HECO Odeon Surround 1 bipoles , but a bit too high up the wall. Thinking of replacing them with in walls at the proper height . For the 7.2.2 set up , or should I keep the Bipoles and just adjust the location to ear level . ???

@VicG78 4 года назад

I have a question if somebody could help me out. I have in my home the TSI series Polk Audio 5.1 system. If I replace my left and right surround with bipole speakers from Polk will that be ok. I'm OSD about keeping the same speaker system timber matched for the audio quality. I was thinking of doing what he suggested and getting bipole speakers and moving my left and right surrounds as surround back speakers being that they are monopole. Any ideas?

@LFC-Star 4 года назад

I've a 5.1.2 setup with bipoles behind my sofa in the corners. In the Dolby config.. However in the Dolby config page.. They show the speakers as monopoles. On the Klipsch website they advocate Bipoles as the surround speaker choice. I'm confused which do I get?

@Foreverjazzfan Год назад

Would you recommend the bi-pol speakers for rear surrounds?

@aliframadhan1202 2 года назад

I'm using di-pole for my side surround. Because the di-pole speaker bring a better surround effect. I use the technics SB-TS50 as surround speakers

@tamasgreszlo4867 6 лет назад

Are you sure, that the rp250s is bipole? Because on forums, almost everybody says that its dipole. I just want to know, before i buy them. Thx

@dominiquedagohoy4089 6 лет назад

If the content (movies, tv shows, music, etc) is not atmos specified, would a receiver claiming atmos specified compatible be able to produce atmos sound?

@orlandobloom9502 7 лет назад

thanks for the info....do you use height speakers or in ceiling speakers

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

Hi! I use height speakers right now, but might sell them. I am looking into the SVS Prime Elevation Speakers.

@grassnake7122 Год назад

So you recommend a standard direct bookshelf speakers for your surround, I think you've answered my question, great video 👍

@TechnoDad Год назад

Glad you liked it and I'm glad it helped!

@AGC828 4 года назад

What if you have 2 rows of seating with the 2nd row on a platform...for an Atmos system?? Would the best "side-surrounds? be a Bi-pole and put them between the first and second row about a foot and a half above the ear level of the 1st row?? OR....would you suggest 2 pairs of side-surrounds (bi-poles) still on either side of each row??? What if you have a huge room that allows for 3 rows? :)

@shockjock35 4 года назад

I want to set up a 5.2.4 setup if the surround sound speakers are set up directly on each side of you main listening area if using a bipole wouldn’t the Speaker further away be deemed useless because it pointed away from you.

@paulkrzyk8726 6 лет назад

Great video. I'm currently in the market for surround speakers but am torn between the klipsch rp140 and the 240s. The issue is that the wall it would be mounted on the left speaker would be very close to the corner. So I don'y know if the 240s will work . Any suggestions?

@TechnoDad 6 лет назад

Hi Paul, that's a tough one to figure out without pictures. If you purchase them, I'd say make sure whomever you purchase them from has a good return policy and a 0% re-stock fee if possible. Other than that, if you'd like to email me some pictures I can try and assists a little bit better: technodad55 @ gmail

@jaydevananthoj3844 3 года назад

I have 18x13ft room and my seating is at 15ft from screen. I have RP-280F and 450C at front with two sub woofers, CDT-5800C II on mid ceiling and 250S on back I bought pair of RP-600M and replaced 250S Can you suggest now where should I place 250S and how far from my seating position? Thanks

@adikas11 6 лет назад

Hello! What can You say about Klipsch R-14S? In this product there is a little diferent configuration of speakers i think.

@TechnoDad 6 лет назад

Hi! Those are bipole speakers for surrounds. I have the RP-250S as my surrounds and I love them!

@vaarinjain9133 3 года назад

Hey man, i just had a question. Im looking to have a 5.1 system. Two floor standing and one center channel. What should my remaining two speakers mono or bipole? And where should i place them? Thxxx

@ryanmichalski7420 6 месяцев назад

In a 5.1 system is there a way to have two speakers on each for the side channels (side left and side right )

@leleg2225 Год назад

Hi, if my surrounds will be very near to me (sofa attached to wall on the back and on one side, practically sofa in the room angle), and so a monopole will be too direct to my ears, would you suggest bipole or dipole?Thank you!

@ironman1518. 4 года назад

Hello, hope you can help me please? I am some confused about Atmos/DTS-X. Please correct me when I am wrong: to receive Atmos/DTS-X one needs a tv that can receive Atmos/DTs-X, also speakers in the front that are made for Atmos, (Do I also need Atmos type speakers in the back?); a receiver/amp that can receive and transmit Atmos etc; Am I correct? Do I also need an Atmos center speaker? In the Klipsch brand what specific Atmos type rated speaker set can you suggest for a small room/den (12ft by 12 ft), please? Thank you in advance.

@MrOutlawDave 7 лет назад

I use Klipsch RP160M for side surround.

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

+David Martinez Nice! They are great speakers!!

@darrellhaslett1333 5 лет назад

TechnoDad, I have read that bi-poles do not work as well with overhead Atmos speakers. The article states monopolies are preferred so you get better object based audio. Have you experienced a loss of the Atmos effect, using bi-pole side surrounds? Thank you!

@jasonwatson9127 4 года назад

Good question. I would like to hear if this is true or not.

@MAFion 3 года назад

That's the theory, Atmos is object based so you want all monopoles. If you're not going for Atmos, it's trickier and you have to decide based on your room which way you're going.

@mfkhometheater7742 Год назад

I know this video is a few years old but it's still very good. My sides will be full CBT arrays and probably dipole but not in the conventional sense of surround dipoles. The nulls will be parallel to the sidewalls and the (+) energy side will be directed into the room so it will behave more like a monopole but with more uniform polar response. There will be three, one of each row of seating. I will probably open up the wall so that the (-) energy side of the dipole is dumped into the attic space surrounding the theater. The Atmos and rears are yet to be determined. I have some ideas for the Atmos, I'm thinking full CBT arrays, small, maybe twelve 3" Dayton Reference drivers firing straight down from the ceiling. I will probably need a couple 6 or 8" drivers to handle 80 Hz to perhaps 300 ~ 400. That's not a definite plan, just something I'm considering. The rears are a bit of a problem. The 3rd row of seating isn't going to be more than a few inches off the back wall so it's not going to be easy to come up with a good solution. Of course for the middle and front row it's not a problem but for anyone sitting in the back, the rear surrounds may be more like overheads than rears. Not sure what I can really do about that. There is an entrance to the theater on each side of the room with steps coming up the raised floor. I could put something back in that area but that doesn't really do the back row any good. It might however open up more options for speaker designs that would work better for the front and center row.

@mexisp2 7 лет назад

Techno dad. I'm ditching my soundbar and finally going to atmos beginners setup 5.1.2. Main store I go for tech is Best Buy. I can't do in-ceiling speakers. Getting two towers then thinking of getting 2 klipsch R-14S for rear surround then ur link got me interested on 2 svs prime elevation for heights on side walls. Are the r-14s decent or what will u recommend? Also what you recommend for the towers to match this potential setup?

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

Hi Sergio! Very cool you decided to ditch the soundbar! I have a full Klipsch setup, so I would steer you in that direction. If you decide to go with Klipsch or not, you'll want both your towers and center channel to match so that you will have a seamless sound stage up front. You could go (2) R-26F, (1) R-25C, (2) R-14S and (1) R-10SW. Klipsch sells that setup directly for $1,365. BUT, If you want to go the Klipsch route, email me and I'll connect you with my dealer. technodad55@gmail.com He can get some insane pricing!! Like the RP-250S in this video, I got over $100 off each one. You should talk to him and see what he can get you before you buy anything from Best Buy. You might even be able to get better towers or center channel because of his discount. As for the SVS Prime Elevation, I'm really think about getting those as they can handle more wattage than the RP-140SAs I currently have. Also their wall mounting solution looks superb! I think maybe another month for me, and I'll jump on the SVS Elevations. I too have a 5.1.2 Atmos setup, and for me in the current living space is the max I can run. I may try the SVS Elevation with my RP-140SAs to try and get 5.1.4, but I'm not sure how that will sound, and I have to run a shit ton more cable...and I hate that!!!

@Matthew-yi3bm 5 лет назад

Hi, the Klipsch 250c Bipole. Do you know which wall mounts are able to tilt and rotate for these speakers? Can't seem to find the right one. Thanks

@TechnoDad 5 лет назад

Let me check that out. Hit me up in a week.

@TestyRoznychRzeczy 2 года назад

Do you think Dipole will create worse experience than bipole? I just get a 5.1 set with Dipole sorround speakers but its drivers are firing to the back and to the front not at 45 degree angle. I moved my cable almost to 90 degree left and right from my couch and put the bottom of speaker around 150cm from the floor. Hope it will work for me the room is 410 x 360cm on the 410 cm wide wall i plan to put projector screen. The sofa is 260cm width and is almost central as there is door in left back corner so 2 people sit perfectly in middle of the back wall but the 2 people on right side of sofa will be almost near the right wall. I wonder when the null area is where is my sofa why the document i found about the dipole says it should be mounted 90 degree to the ear of listener so directly on left and right side of the listener? The dipoles in my case will be 60cm from back wall and around 290 cm from front wall. The speakers are teufel theater 500 5.1

@codychavarria6088 3 года назад

Which is the best for Dolby atmost knowing what you know now. Mono Pole or bipole such as the klipch r 502 or a book shelf

@TechnoDad 3 года назад

Well, Dolby recommends you use monopole for all speakers. I still prefer side surrounds to be bipole.

@RoCAvalOn 5 лет назад

Man i need to know if the ohm rated is the same of ohms showed in al voltimeter... i have a 8 ohms rated speaker but it shows a 4.5 in a multimeter and im afraid to burning my amp (6-16 ohms)

@TechnoDad 5 лет назад

Yeah, that's nuts. I hope the stats are accurate, you know?

@bobnelson8997 3 года назад

I know this is an older video but, I've got a question for you. I recently purchased the Klipsh Reference Premiere RP-402S for my rear/surround speakers. My room is rectangle and my couch is set up on the very back wall. Question: Should I mount the PR-402S's on the back wall above the couch? Or on the side wall (Near the back wall) facing the sides of the couch? Thanks!

@MAFion 3 года назад

If you can't move the sofa out at least a bit, (also subwoofers can boom at the back wall, so it's a good idea), I'd say forget the rears and just focus on the 5.1 system and put the surrounds perpendicular to your seats.

@AceOfDeatho 6 лет назад

I have a SMALL theater room I am building.... should I get the 150s or the 250s? Setting up a 5.1.2 in the room with the reference speaker, room is 12 Long x10 Wide. Love to hear your thoughts

@TechnoDad 6 лет назад

Hi! I would use 250S for surrounds.

@wilfredohernandez2257 7 лет назад

Great Stuff !! I have Denon X6300H set up to 11.2, Klipsch 150M for left and Right,250C center,4 RM 15 for surround and back,Klipsch atmos add ons for top front height and SVS Prime Elevations for top rear height.It sound awesome!! You should check out the svs primes for your height speakers.I'm gonna get two more to replace the klipsch atmos for my front height. Been wanting to ask u if you sell any of your dj music mixes.Anyway keep the videos coming.Thanks Bro !!

@TechnoDad 7 лет назад

wilfredo hernandez Nice setup! I also have the X6300H, but I have the 280Fs, 450C, 250S, 140SA, and the R112SW. I've been looking into the SVS Prime Elevation for some time now. I think I might get them. How do you have them setup? Are they to the left and right of your listening area? I may have to mount them in the front of my listening area. I don't sell DJ mixes as that's not legal, however, I have a lot of free music on my website: www.djcdsmusic.com/ and you can download free DJ mixes here: www.djcdsmusic.com/copy-of-dj-mixes

@wilfredohernandez2257 7 лет назад

Techno Dad I have the Primes on the left and right in the rear.Thanks for the link to the mixes.

@tazgoth23 6 лет назад

where can I stand these speakers ?

@rabinzx 6 лет назад

Love my RP-250S

@TechnoDad 6 лет назад

me too!

@rabinzx 6 лет назад

I recently finished my Living Room and Master Bedroom set up. Can you help me review my setup and point out where I did wrong, and how I can improve? I made a video about it. Can you also answer my questions at the end of the video? Thank you ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-baaRZtSXYTw.html

@WeMuskMars 4 года назад

What about multiple bipoles creating a "messy" sound. Maybe too much overlap? Example 7.1 surround....

@matthewforrest7660 4 года назад

M&K tri poles for me, love them :)

@TechnoDad 4 года назад

Nice!!!

@calebrodriguez 3 года назад

Yes I have M&K tripoles, and they are the best!!!

@JDamskov 6 лет назад

Did anyone notice the hair changes?

@raymondleggs5508 6 лет назад

The fifth element haircut in random places :-D

@O0O0OO0OO0OOO0 4 года назад

I thought it was 2 different people.

@kohnfutner9637 4 года назад

Does Adam Schiff lie?

@bryanvancleave2054 2 года назад

How high should I mount my side channel speakers?

@uprajsingh 5 лет назад

I have debut Elac 6.2 front stage (centre and l+r) ... is it better to change the surroud to a different brand of speakers or is that not a good idea?

@TechnoDad 5 лет назад

Hi! You may or may nor notice a difference, it’s tough to say. Usually you want the fronts to sound the same, not really sure about the rears

@ThePhoenixib 6 лет назад

my rear sofa is against the wall and im currently using monopoles which are roughly 2 feet above and angled to the mlp. I fell like the sound is too localised. Would bipoles work with sofa against wall?

@TechnoDad 6 лет назад

Hi! I have that same issue, but the speakers are at ear level. I tried out bi-poles and prefer them in my setup.

@AdnanKhan-uj5lz 6 лет назад

Bro I need your suggestion i have front RP-280s , RP-450C as Centre Channel in the Surround left and right I have JBL E80s Northridge series. So in the Rear surrounds shall I go for RP-160M’s or RP-250S. For the Subwoofers I have One Klipsch 15 inch subwoofer and another Klipsch 12 inch subwoofer the reason I have chosen another as 12 inches because lack of space in another corner of my room. Wife is already pissed.

@TechnoDad 6 лет назад

+Adnan Khan Hi! I would go the 250S for any surround you have. Also, you should have matching subs. The reason to go dual sub is to even out the bass response throughout the room. There is a natural dip in bass response with one sub. When they are miss matched, you're not getting natural evening out, you get two dips in different locations. Maybe dual 12s so wifey will be less pissed? If you are in the states and want the name and number of my Klipsch dealer, email me: technodad55@gmail.com

@AdnanKhan-uj5lz 6 лет назад

Techno Dad Hello Bro. Thanks for replying to my question. I truly understand bro regarding the Two Subwoofers. So for the RP250s i shall place them in Surround left and right is it right bro ? And for the back surrounds shall i place my JBL E80 Towers ?. I live in Saudi Arabia bro .but thanks for your e-mail

@Samzep 3 года назад

Hi i want to get the bipole do you place them slightly in front of you or directly along side ?

@TechnoDad 3 года назад

Hi Tom, great question! I point them directly at the main listening position. However, if you have two rows of seating in a home theater, I would put them between the two rows of couches.