Rear Speakers - Worth?

[Doxmia]

Hey Guys,

I know that generally speaking, it's only the front stage that will really make or break the setup. Let's say, though, you're happy with your front stage and maybe you just want a bit more volume.

Is it even worth doing an active setup in the rear? (Assuming that money or budget is not an issue and you have everything else you'd want). Could it even make an impact in what you're hearing up front?

Again - it isn't for the backseat passengers, fuck them. It's more about me trying to get a bit more noise up front. Obviously I can get better speakers and a bigger amp for up front, but let's just assume that is not an option (for whatever reason).

Would prefer maybe some personal experience rather than just a yes/no answer.

Thanks!

[notorious97200]

If your front stage is good enough, you should not hear the rear speakers. If you can they will just mess the scene, the stereo,...But it can be much louder.

Some people like to play their system with doors and trunks open, on the beach, on parking lots,... : they want rear speakers, they're looking for loudness.

For your own pleasure, work on the front : use Time alignement, try playing active,...better speakers,...whatever.

[Skullz]

If you really need something in the rear than just get a set of coax's and keep the front faded until you want/need to use the rears.