room size too small ?

Xterrapin
Xterrapin Posts: 15
edited March 2011 in Speakers
I'm moving next month, and the room I'll be using for my HT is roughly 12'x24'.

I have Tsi400 fronts, Tsi100 surrounds, a CS10 center, and a PSW111 sub running through a Sony STR-DH810. I'm wondering of my room is going to be too small for this set up.

I also have a set of RM8s which have been in boxes for a while, and could be used instead.

Which set should I use ? Is the RM8 set up better suited to my room size, or will I be ok with the Tsi gear ?
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  • krauley
    krauley Posts: 81
    edited March 2011
    Dude Im running all this (looks down to sig) in a 10ft X 12ft room. I dont think there is too small of a room for sound, only for space and comfort, which i dont have :P
    Onkyo 808
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    Polk Audio 50s surrounds
    Polk Audio 30s backs
    Polk Audio Psw505 sub
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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited March 2011
    Welcome to the small room club.I have a 60" TV,1.2 POLKs, Infinity Kappa9,PSW 505 subs. the size of my living room is about 10x14,but what helps, it's long and run right into the dinner room,if you understand what I'm saying.Although,it's small,still in sonic heaven.
    PolkAudioClyde
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited March 2011
    Xterrapin wrote: »
    I'm moving next month, and the room I'll be using for my HT is roughly 12'x24'.

    That is not a small room dude. For the length it could be a tad wider but, seriously...too small for all that? Nah.
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • polkfan38
    polkfan38 Posts: 360
    edited March 2011
    PolkClyde wrote: »
    Welcome to the small room club.I have a 60" TV,1.2 POLKs, Infinity Kappa9,PSW 505 subs. the size of my living room is about 10x14,but what helps, it's long and run right into the dinner room,if you understand what I'm saying.Although,it's small,still in sonic heaven.

    You have all of that in a 10X14 room? Awesome! What are you using for power?
    Things are more like they are now than they ever will be!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2011
    Xterrapin wrote: »
    I'm moving next month, and the room I'll be using for my HT is roughly 12'x24'.

    I have Tsi400 fronts, Tsi100 surrounds, a CS10 center, and a PSW111 sub running through a Sony STR-DH810. I'm wondering of my room is going to be too small for this set up.

    I also have a set of RM8s which have been in boxes for a while, and could be used instead.

    Which set should I use ? Is the RM8 set up better suited to my room size, or will I be ok with the Tsi gear ?


    Plenty of room, as noted above. My set-up is about your room size, actually 11.5 x 25, but I only use 11.5 x 16.5 for HT. There is a table for 4 area behind the couch in the remaining 8.5 x 11.5 space from which the TV is still viewable. I have a couple of M-70s, CS2 and M-30s and a 300W 12" sub in there, along with a full size sofa, two recliners and a coffee table and some bookshelves!

    Others have even less space.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited March 2011
    polkfan38 wrote: »
    You have all of that in a 10X14 room? Awesome! What are you using for power?

    Carver Silver 7t mono blocks
    PolkAudioClyde
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  • polkfan38
    polkfan38 Posts: 360
    edited March 2011
    Awesome!
    Things are more like they are now than they ever will be!
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  • jjk_reef00
    jjk_reef00 Posts: 23
    edited March 2011
    Room size is fine.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited March 2011
    My HT room is 11x12. I have a 57" RPTV, 4 LSi15s, a PSB Synchrony One center, a PSW1000 sub, an equipment rack on the left for the gear, 2 bookcases on the right for DVDs, a coffee table, an end table, and a recliner.

    The only problem with the small room was reflections, but after installing some Auralex foam that problem is resolved.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited March 2011
    you'll be just fine with that for the TSI line no problem.
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