How much to invest in rear channel?

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I have an old (early 90's) but fairly high end Linn system using 5103 pre, aktiv 5140 Mains and aktiv 5120 centre.
I could use either Keilidhs or Katans as rears though the Katans have different tweeter and the Keilidh (though the same tweeter)is a floorstander with the tweeter only 24" above floor level( I'm assuming this is not ideal for rear speakers.
I am thinking of selling the Keilidhs and buying used 5140's to match my Mains. This gets the tweeter just above ear height and matching is no-issue. Worth it?
Next cosideration is whether to take the rears Aktiv? Is there really enough rear information to make this worthwhile?
I'm a vinyl 2 channel guy at heart but love surround for movies.
Going Aktiv given my current gear is probably another $1500 investment. Benefit worth it?
Thanks for your help.

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Topic - How much to invest in rear channel? - clarets2 08:01:24 02/09/07 (3)

Re: How much to invest in rear channel? - rico 09:23:17 02/09/07 (2)

yes, most movies today have surround channels that add - Duilawyer 08:24:35 02/13/07 (1)

Re: yes, most movies today have surround channels that add - rico 09:20:11 02/13/07 (0)

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