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#76 |
My plasma is High Def.
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Hi, I have a poor mans Surround sound at home which sounds Awesome.....It's based on the "Hafler Hookup" which uses four speakers in all, see diagram at: selfbuildnewhomes home hi fi
If one uses Larger quality speakers for the rear, high end sounds and sound effects (in films) jump out of the rear speakers giving the illusion of Quadraphonic, even stereo music has more ambience when speakers are positioned as shown in this thread. I recommend give it a try! I would welcome any comments. Trev |
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#77 |
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I would simply like to say that position of subwoofers should not make a difference in a room as frequencies below 120HZ are non directional!...simply meaning you cant' tell where the bass is coming from!
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Disagree, when a Sub is placed in a corner the bass becomes ver boomy and artifical, it may not be a directional type of speaker but, it's results are certainly varied.
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#79 |
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Hi, I'd like to get some opinions on surround speaker placement from the pro's here. Looking at a 5.1 arrangement, planning on using in-ceiling speakers for the rears (wires already pulled in-ceiling). What do you guys think would be best for the fronts? I could keep them in the ceiling, or set something on the shelf beneath the tv? see pic...
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#81 |
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Thanks, will definately look for the directional rear speakers. I would probably prefer to not mount on the stone - and i know my wife would not prefer it
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Sub placement is very important. While it is true that frequencies lower than 80Hz are not localizable, poorly positioned subs can produce outputs that are either boomy or thin, depending on how the low frequency waves react to the room. One reason to use bass management is that subs can be placed for optimal bass performance while full range speakers must be positioned for imaging.
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Ok, I need some advise on speaker placement. Our family room/theater is set up, due to its size, where the main seating is along the back wall of the room. Right now i have 5.1 and the surround speakers are in the back corners of the room, facing the seating. They might be about 12" behind the listeners head and are at a about 7' above the floor. I have 2 more speakers and would like to step up to 7.1 now. With the seating along the back wall where should I put the LB and RB speakers? Should i move the SR and SL speakers forward a little? Otherwise the surround and back speakers will be on the same plane... They will, due to wall decorations, also need to be at about 7" above the floor.
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#86 |
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you really won't get much benefit if any from going to 7.1
In 5.1 the surrounds are to the sides of the listeners and in 7.1 the additional 2 speakers are behind the listener ![]() ![]() |
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#87 |
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Adding 2 back speakers would not do anything? I presumed even though they would be close, they would still allow for added dimension and create a 7.1 environment.
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I was wondering if something like this, but moving the SR and SL a little farther from the back wall toward the center of the room?
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