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Thread: How to set up speakers my sports room |
    
New member Username: Skullyman
Post Number: 1
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 01:29 am: |
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Hello,
I'm looking into buying Onkyo HT-S894 home theater system but not sure if it
will sound properly in my room set up. How would I set up the speaker to get the
best sound. Will this be a good system for this room set up? I have the TV in the
left corner and I have 2 sofa's on the opposite 2 walls. See attachment for
room lay out. 14x14 room.
Any advice will be great.
Thanks
Mike
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New member Username: Wader
Post Number: 2
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 02:27 am: |
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I coincidentally asked a related set of questions about the same size, same configuration room about an hour ago (!):
http://forum.ecoustics.com/cgi-bin/bbs/show.pl?tpc=3&post=1043606#POST1043606
My guess was:
1. Put a sub-woofer behind and to the left side of the TV stand. I have this today for a stereo setup.
2. Place L/R front speakers slightly forward of the TV and against each nearby wall. I have this today for a stereo setup.
3. Place a center speaker below the TV.
4. Place a left rear speaker around head level, behind and to left of your diagram's primary sofa.
5. Place a right rear speaker around head level, behind and to right of your diagram's other sofa.
At least, that was my novice guess for a 5.1 configuration. Good luck. |
Bronze Member Username: Usernamex
London
England
Post Number: 73
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 07:31 am: |
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Since buying new speaker cable, I've just sorted out my speaker placement in a room not much bigger than yours. I did a bit of reading, but this aritcle covered all the basics.
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/129023.html
With your corner layout, you'll probably end up with the front-left speaker to the left of the doorway (and feeding wire under the carpet). I expect the left and right rears would go above each couch on wall mounts. This would mean the spots on your couch would be outside of the sound field, and the best spot would likely be in the just behind the middle of the room on a big cushion or a bean bag :- )
You might have better luck trying the TV in the middle of a wall than a corner, as it looks like you can't move your couches... |
Bronze Member Username: Usernamex
London
England
Post Number: 74
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 08:01 am: |
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I've edited your picture, I think its pretty funny :- ) three suggested options though
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Bronze Member Username: Usernamex
London
England
Post Number: 75
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 08:09 am: |
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I accuse Colonel Mustard, in the living room with the lead pipe :-)
other options
my favorite
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