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A short while ago, after some stick from the wife, I got rid of my dolby prologic seperates and went for a new Tv with everything built in. I must admit I prefer the all-in-one setup now and would be reluctant to go back to seperate speakers/amp - even though I know it`s better.

My Tv is a Hitachi 32WF810 featuring a built in Dolby Digital and DTS decoder.
I am very impressed with sound quality (5x15w rms + 25w rms sub) overall, considering it`s all built in. The only problem is the supplied surround speakers, which rattle and distort like f**k. I have tried to improve things by replacing the speaker inside the surrounds with better quality car speakers - two way, 4 ohm (lower resistance), higher wattage. I`ve also used thicker cables. The tonal quality is better, but they still distort and rattle.

The speakers are mounted in the corners, 1" down from the ceiling.

Why am I having this problem? Is it because of low power output (although 2x 15w sounds very good, even at loud vol on sony micro hifi), or is it cos the surround spkr casings are s***e, or because they`re mounted in corners.

I`d love to be able to get sound quality as good from the back as the built in front speakers. If neccessary, I could get more power to the rears by 2 channel amp connected to the 5.1 outputs on the Tv, if this is the issue.

Whatever surround spkrs I considered, they would ideally have to fit nicely into the corners of the lounge without resorting to additional clumsy looking brackets. The wife would insist!

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

The superb Mission 70DS are still half price at £99 at Richersounds.

Fit flush to the wall & can be mounted upside-down by the ceiling e.g.

Do it....... do it now......