VR40 vs vr 950

[Brocko]

I have a set of vr 40’s and a set of vr 950’s and a vr 12 center channel. I’m thinking of using the 40’s in the front and the 950’s as the surround speakers. I also have 2 vr 500 subs to use for bass. Do you think this is the correct way to use my current speakers and will this setup do well for home theater?  

[Steve F]

That set-up should sound great. The VR40's and VR12 were made for each other. BTW, the VR12 was the industry's very first 3-way center, with the tweeter above the midrange for optimum horizontal dispersion. It's a phenomenal speaker.

What I'd recommend is that you angle the VR950's slightly towards the rear of the listening room, so the surround information is not radiated directly at the listeners. Indirect, more diffuse surround channels do a far better job of presenting spacious, convincing surround sound. Avoid the temptation of 'aiming' the surround speakers right at you and turning them up too loud.

Steve F.

[Brocko]

Thank you Stev for all the information. I finally got it all set up and you are correct it sounds great!