Currently my system comprises of Mirage speakers I have an omni c150 center, Omni 550 towers, and omni 150 surrounds. All are omnipolar speakers except for the center channel. I am not happy with the center channel. Therefore, I'm going to replace it with the new Emotiva L/C/R speaker. I really like the Omni 550 towers they have great bottom end and when I listen to music in stereo they just disappear and I can't even tell wear the sound is coming from (omnipolar design). I am happy with the surrounds because lets face it, it isn't hard to be a good surround. Anyway my question is since I like to keep all my speakers the same brand and since I am getting the Emotiva center should I get their new Bipole/Dipole speakers and replace my surrounds. I would like to have the 550's for music only but I have no room for two fronts or another dedicated music setup so I'm keeping them for ht and music.
What really makes this question more than an opinion of speakers is the placement of my surrounds and the limitations I have on placement options for surrounds. My couch is against the back wall and right now my surrounds are on stands at ear height right next to the couch. Since I am against the back wall should I not try to get bipole/dipoles? I thought about making some tall stands like 50" tall and placing the bipole/dipoles a little forward of the listening position.
Lastly, would there be any bennefit to getting the bipole/dipoles other than having matching speakers?
You guys are the brightest people on the best home theater forum I know you can give me great advice.
