A Guide to Bipolar, Dipolar, & Direct-Radiating Monopole Surround Speakers (PART I)

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Originally Posted by SurferJoe

Unfortunately the hanging speakers from the ceiling won't fly with my wife, walls would be ok if I had them. I have considered hanging them on the columns but would like to match the other surround speakers if possible. It would seem that I will have to use a in ceiling speaker for at least the side surrounds. Any opinions here? and do you know of any bipolar speakers that use ribbon tweeters?

We all have to make compromises because of wives. There are some good quality in-wall speakers that should give you decent surround effect. A lot of well-known speaker companies make in-wall speakers.

Ribbon tweeters are excellent for front speakers. They are a waste of money for surround speakers.