Do 5.1 Receivers allow just (L, R, Center + sub) mode without rear surround spkrs? (1 Viewer)

The system would be in a small bedroom and there really isn't room for rear surround speakers. There's no way for them to be behind me, at best they would be parallel to my viewing/listening position.

The surround speakers are not "rear" speakers. They are intended to be placed to your sides, preferably high up (within about a foot or so of a typical ceiling). You will get a much better surround effect out of a 5.1 (or 7.1, or plain old Dolby pro-logic) surround system with the speakers located properly, which is at the sides. You should also avoid pointing them directly at the listeners, in order to reduce their localisation. Try pointing them at each other, i.e. directly across the room. Another option is to use dipole speakers.

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The surround speakers are not "rear" speakers. They are intended to be placed to your sides, preferably high up (within about a foot or so of a typical ceiling).

Ahh, OK. In any case, the bedroom is a pretty small space and the layout would make installing the surround speakers nearly impossible.

BrianGC

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