surround sound speakers

[seemuj]

Hi all,

I'm updating my system from 5.1 to 7.1. I need to get "back surround" speakers.

-Do I need to get the same speakers for this? Should I?

-What should be my determining factor (if I can use different ones) when adding these new speakers?

Thanks!
Charlie

 

[Phil Taylor]

It would be best to have the same speakers as your others or at least similar/comlimentary -- but rear surrounds aren't quite as critical to match as your R, L & Centers.