170’s or 200’s??

[HTMAN]

For HT surrounds, what would be a better choice: 170’s or 200’s? Also, are there any stand options for these?

[racrawford65]

either would do fine. the 200's are probably a bit more flexible in placement (eg mount to wall) as not ported in the rear.

Stands from Sanus (or others) would work fine.

[HTMAN]

Sounds good. Looks like the 200’s aren’t quite as sensitive though

[racrawford65]

true - a couple of decibels less sensitive. So, would need a bit more power to play at same loudness as the 170's.
Out of curiosity, what AVR/AMP are you using? What is sensitivity of your mains? The difference in sensitivity can be accounted for in the AVR by amount of trim added to each channel.

FWIW, my speakers (all Ascend) aren't all at same sensitivity and my system sounds fine/balanced. Towers with RAAL FL/FR, Luna Duo Center, S2's surround, HTM200's ATMOS heights. Before I got the Towers, the S2's were main and using 200's for surrounds - no issues with this setup either.

[JustABrah]

true - a couple of decibels less sensitive. So, would need a bit more power to play at same loudness as the 170's.
Out of curiosity, what AVR/AMP are you using? What is sensitivity of your mains? The difference in sensitivity can be accounted for in the AVR by amount of trim added to each channel.

FWIW, my speakers (all Ascend) aren't all at same sensitivity and my system sounds fine/balanced. Towers with RAAL FL/FR, Luna Duo Center, S2's surround, HTM200's ATMOS heights. Before I got the Towers, the S2's were main and using 200's for surrounds - no issues with this setup either.

Did you notice much of a difference between the S2 and the HTM-200 for surrounds?

[HTMAN]

Ok, I see. I’m interested in purchasing 340’s as mains with the 340 center for the front soundstage. For surrounds, I was looking at either 170’s or 200’s. I have a 7 channel Marantz receiver that will power it, but I also have a 7 channel Emotiva amp I can add if necessary, although it might be a tight fit in my tv stand if going this route.

[racrawford65]

Did you notice much of a difference between the S2 and the HTM-200 for surrounds?

Haven't used the surrounds enough to draw any firm conclusions -- I'm about 98% music (vinyl) using the Towers and Rythmiks only.

[racrawford65]

Ok, I see. I’m interested in purchasing 340’s as mains with the 340 center for the front soundstage. For surrounds, I was looking at either 170’s or 200’s. I have a 7 channel Marantz receiver that will power it, but I also have a 7 channel Emotiva amp I can add if necessary, although it might be a tight fit in my tv stand if going this route.

Using a sub? If not - and no placement issues for the surrounds - may want to go with the 170's as they play a bit deeper.

[HTMAN]

I am not sure about the sub situation. I have an SVS Ultra that I purchased about 12 yrs ago, but it is way too big for this room.

[davef]

For HT surrounds, what would be a better choice: 170’s or 200’s? Also, are there any stand options for these?

If wall mounting, I generally recommend our 200's. If placing them on stands, 170's (at the sale price).