Definitive Mythos 10 with BPVX

[johnpriya]

I looking at the following config :

Front : Left, Right and Center : Mythos 10
Rear(left & Right) : Definitive BPVX
Sub : Super cube Reference
Amp : Denon 4308CI

My question is if the Rear has to match the Mythos with Gems XL or should I stick to BPVX?

Thanks for your replies.

JD.

[ineednot]

In my experience with a 7.1 setup is the rear sr don't get a workout like the sr fronts, the fronts and center...I would keep those as least expensive of all..

[AVRat]

The DTs are supposed to be timbre matched across the lines so it shouldn't matter. Unless you have a huge room, the BPXs should be sufficient.

[AcuDefTechGuy]

The surround channels don't get a lot of action even when they are fully engaged. I compared the BP10B towers with the SM450s for surround channels running full range. I watched Resident Evil Extinction & Pirates At Worlds End on Blu-ray. I also listened to a DVD-A of Sheryl Crow. The surround channels were very busy, especially with the two movies. But I could not tell much difference between the SM450s and the BP10Bs, although the BP10Bs are more full range (20Hz-20kHz +/-5dB vs. 47Hz-20kHz +/-3dB).
My conclusion is that the surround channels just don't require very much. To me the only issue with the surround channels is the aesthetics -- how they look with the rest of the speakers.:D

[johnpriya]

Thank You for replies.

I think I will stick to BPVX. But what does 'timbre matched' mean? Where can I read about this.

Thanks.
JD.

[GlocksRock]

Timbre matched means voice matched, it means the speaker has the same tonal balance between all speakers.

[deedubb]

I doubt you'll notice much difference for surrounds. I'm in the process of building a basement HT right now and purchased a Def Tech 7 (don't have the .1 yet) system. I was eager to listen to the new speakers, so I have temporarily replaced my PSB Stratus fronts/centre in the current HT with the Def Techs, but left the PSB dipole surrounds since this is only a temporary set up. It sounds great, even with the Def Tech/PSB mismatch. The most important match is the fronts with the centre channel.