90/10 music to movies in 5.1? If that is the case then you need to have rears behind you. If it's 90% music in 2 channel--then of course it really doesn't matter where the rear speakers are placed. I've experminted with this a bit and prefer them about 45 degrees relative to the listener and firing in front of the listener. Of course, this was in my listening room, and results in a different room with different reflections is likely to be different. It turned out I liked this position best for movies as well. However, I never really liked music in 5.1 format, even with 5.1 channel music DVD's. It has a nice WOW factor the first time you listen to one, but it wore thin on me quickly.
5.1 Rear Speaker Placement Opinions?
I am considering moving to the 5.1 format. I can't find a thread I saw a while back regarding rear speaker placement. My speakers will be wall or ceiling mounted on brackets. I am using Linn Tukans in the front with a REL StrataIII sub. The rears will also be Tukans. I am also considering a receiver that will play 5 ch stereo. What do you think, I'm getting mix inputs. On the sides? 45 deg from rear corners? Rear firing forward? 90/10% music/movie ratio. It is a large "great room" (combo kit/family). I cannot get the rears more than 2/3rds back in the room as we have a eating bar w/hanging cupboards above. Any input would help before I start drilling and climbing in the attic. Thanks All. Dan