5.1 to 7.1, weird speaker placement idea :)

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Originally Posted by z24lucifer

Hello All,

I am planning to upgrade my receiver from a 5.1 to a 7.1. Right now, my rear speakers are flush against the wall, as far back as they can go in my living room.

I was thinking that maybe it might enhance the sound to get two smaller speakers, and place them ontop of my other surrounds. That way I have 7.1, although the speaker placement isn't the most ideal.

I have attached a few pics of my rear speakers (Infinity primus 150s)

Bad ideal - do not put more surround speakers on top of your present ones - you will ruin the rear sound stage - you will have incorrect depth and a weird rear image. Stay with 5.1