5.1 or 2.2

KLapinas
KLapinas Posts: 608
edited March 2013 in Speakers
I am debating if I should change my system in my family room.

My current setup is an Onkyo tx-sr304, with Rt400, cs245i, paradigm dipole surrounds and an HSU sub.

Equipment setting around is a Cambridge Audio azur 540a series 2, azur 540c series 2, Vienna Acoustics Bachs, and
two REL q201e subwoofers.

Thoughts?
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited March 2013
    I run a 3.2 and really enjoy it. I find that a quality center speaker does add to my ability to hear dialogue with more clarity. And two or more subwoofers will always be a part of my theater setup. Bass is everywhere instead of to one side of the room. I would recommend a CS400 for your center. I used to own the CS245i and then the CS400i. Big difference.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • KLapinas
    KLapinas Posts: 608
    edited March 2013
    Too big for my space. Looks nice and I am sure it sounds good.
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  • ScottyDugs
    ScottyDugs Posts: 91
    edited March 2013
    Loud & Clear wrote: »
    I run a 3.2 and really enjoy it. I find that a quality center speaker does add to my ability to hear dialogue with more clarity. And two or more subwoofers will always be a part of my theater setup. Bass is everywhere instead of to one side of the room. I would recommend a CS400 for your center. I used to own the CS245i and then the CS400i. Big difference.

    Loud n Clear, how big is your room with the 3.2 and does 3.2 still work well with a larger room?
    My SETUP

    AVR: Denon 1913
    Main L/R: Polk LS90's
    Center: Polk CS350LS
    Side Surrounds: Polk LS/FX's
    Rear Surrounds: Polk RT/FX's
    Subwoofer: Polk PSW300

    100% Cinematic Adventures, 0% Music
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited March 2013
    Smallish area. If I moved the gear into a different room I would almost certainly employ surrounds. Would 3.2 work in a larger room? I don't see why not. I also believe that if you can do it, that using a bookshelf speaker in its native orientation is preferable to a 'center' speaker. I use a short stand that angles slightly upwards at the front to aim the speaker to ear level.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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