Klipsch Speaker Setup

[Techcafiend]

Hello all, i recently purchased the Yamaha V577 and am in the process of getting speakers for it. I am considering a 7.1 system. I was also able to pick up the Klipsch 12HG sub today on sale. I have about a 15 x 18 room and will be using the system mostly for movies. I live in an apartment complex so the speakers will probably not be used at full capacity. I am looking at a few deals and am looking to pick up two Klipsch 26F's, one Klipsch Center 25C, and four other speakers. My question is which i should choose between the Klipsch bookshelf R-15M and the Klipsch surround sound R-14S?

Which will give me that true surround sound in my setup, i.e... high emphasis on the smaller sounds like water drips/gun shots etc...? Must i purchase 2 pairs of each or can I do one pair of each? Lastly will my receiver be enough for this setup.

Looking to set these up on the sides and the rear. My couch is directly in the center of the room.

Thanks for any info, it is greatly appreciated.

 

[Techcafiend]

Should one combine surround sound speakers and bookshelf speakers or is it better to simply have two sets of either?

 

[Irishman]

For me, my room wouldn't allow me to use dipoles, so that decision was made for me. I'm in a bonus room over the garage with an angled ceiling to a point, then the ceiling flattens out.

I have to use bookshelves. The argument for dipoles is the output from them sounds more diffuse and isn't localizable. It just adds ambience to your movies.

If you're listening to multichannel music or playing surround gaming, then you might not want sound back there which isn't localizable.

So, it's up to how you're going to be using it, the limitations of your room, and your preference.

Have you listened to the speakers you're considering buying?