Need surround speaker advice

[billman1965]

Greetings all:
I need some advice...
I have Dali Euphonia MS4 mains, CS4 center, driven by a Denon 4308Ci receiver. My room is 20X13X8 ft. I am looking for decent surrounds, that will NOT break the bank, and will be reasonably small/unobtrusive. I currently have Dali Ikon 1's on tables in the rear, and they are just too big. I am considering Mirage Nanosats, or Kef CI30DS in-walls.

I have no problems installing, or running wire.
I am concerned about the in-wall route, as it is rather permanent. What if I put them in the wrong place??
Also, I may do a 7.1 soon.

Does anyone have experience with either of these?
Any thoughts?

Much appreciated...
Billman

 

[FirstReflection]

Emotiva ERD-1

Obviously, these won't be a perfect timbral match, but that is much less important with surround speakers than having a seemless match across the front

 

[john72953]

Your Dali's are great speakers and pairing them with the Mirage Nanosats for surrounds is a mistake in my opinion. They have entirely different sound signatures, but I understand that their size may be appealing to you. Although I'm not personally a fan of in-wall speakers, the KEF's would match better IMO.

How about introducing a slightly smaller monitor/compact/bookshelf speaker?

John

 

[Davemcc]

Also consider the Energy RC-Mini. They are very small, decent performing and come in some quite nice finishes. They can easily be wall mounted or sit discretely on a table.

 

[AVRat]

Since your looking for diffuse surrounds, Def Tech BP-2X: http://www.definitivetech.com/Products/products.aspx?path=Surround Speakers&productid=BP2X

 

[billman1965]

John Wrote:
"Your Dali's are great speakers and pairing them with the Mirage Nanosats for surrounds is a mistake in my opinion. They have entirely different sound signatures, but I understand that their size may be appealing to you. Although I'm not personally a fan of in-wall speakers, the KEF's would match better IMO.

How about introducing a slightly smaller monitor/compact/bookshelf speaker?"

Thanks John.
I am open to suggestions!
I am looking at the Emotiva ERD-1's, and considering DefTech Pro Monitors.
If I can convince my wife, the Emotiva's are looking good!

 

[fredk]

How small is small. The Axiom QS4/8s are great surrounds, but you may think them too big.