Rega5/DVD5/NAC112X/NAP150X/FC2/Stageline/Headline/FC2/AV2/NAP175/Sats/Cent/Sub

Q. Does this system make sense?

Q. Can you mix Sats & Arivas?

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Q. Can you mix Sats & Arivas?

Absolutely!

The n-SATs, on stands, are nearly exactly the same height, driver positioning, etc., but, more importantly, share the same tweeter with the Ariva, and use similar mid/bass drivers.

Make sense - it should sound wonderful.

I would use nSATs all round rather than a mixture of Sats/Arivas - but I see no reason why you couldn't mix them if that gives you the sound you are after.

Rotf

Forgot to mention that our (small) AV / test dept. dem room, by chance, has Arivas installed for the front channels, n-SATs for surrounds and (occasionally) one n-CENT and n-SUB for true 5.1 testing.

I tend to use this room, though, more for DVD-Audio and general two-channel listening/testing.

Arivas also make great rear speakers for a 4.0 system with larger front speakers (e.g., DBLs), especially when set as "large".

Perhaps I should give the Arivas another chance. Do you feel they are better for 2 channel listening than nSats in a small room?