Ceiling / Satellite speaker question
Im working on finishing my basement, and need some help regarding speakers and a receiver. I hope the info below makes some sense, as I'm trying to learn all of this.
The basement is L-shaped. The small, bottom part of the L will contain a surround system for TV/movies and gaming. I already have that set.
The area I need advice in is the long, rectangular section regarding speaker selection (area in Blue below from a rough sketch). The far end will have a bar and seating area (1/3 of the room), and the other 2/3 will be a pool table. Part of my concern is the area over 2/3 of the pool table will have a 7.5 ft ceiling while the other 1/3 and bar area will have a 9 foot ceiling due to structural and mechanical issues I can't get around. Width of the area is about 14 feet, and length about 27 feet.
For this area, sound will only be for sports from the bar TV, and music either from the radio, a turntable, or internet. Due to all of this, a surround system doesn't make sense. Total budget for receiver and speakers I would like to keep it around $700 if at all possible.
So my questions/problems:
- TV will be behind the bar. Will probably use an existing soundbar I have for the immediate bar are to keep it simple.
- For the rest of that room, Im leaning towards using ceiling mount stereo speakers (Polk RC6s possibly), but am concerned about the width of the sound with the low ceiling. I really don't know how many speakers I need, but placement is the concern.
* I was considering one centered over the pool table, but that may bounce sound off of the pool table light. I dont know how much that would affect the overall quality. Sound would at least disperse reasonably equal around the table otherwise. Not sure what the width of sound dispersal is at 5-6 feet high with a 7.5 ft high mount.
* I was considering putting one over each of the three rails under the short ceiling, but am concerned that it would be too loud underneath them, and too soft towards the corners of the table. Again, not sure what the width of sound dispersal is at 5-6 feet high with a 7.5 ft high mount.
* I'm also thinking about satellite speakers in the corners (Polk TL3 or OWM3) instead, but I either loose too much bass or they are bigger than I wanted. This tends to be where Im leaning though. I really have limited space for a sub-woofer, so I've kinda ruled that option out.
- Also confused if I need a stereo speaker, with connects to both channels (RC6s for example), vs L/R speaker, in this particular set up. I don't think a 'rear speaker' has the tonal range for music and voice.
- Last question (speaker questions are more important right now) - Any thoughts on a receiver with at least one HDMI input/output for cable/HDTV, one USB input for iPad, input for a turntable, at least four speaker outputs, and around 100W/channel? AM/FM tuner optional.
Thanks for any advice.
The basement is L-shaped. The small, bottom part of the L will contain a surround system for TV/movies and gaming. I already have that set.
The area I need advice in is the long, rectangular section regarding speaker selection (area in Blue below from a rough sketch). The far end will have a bar and seating area (1/3 of the room), and the other 2/3 will be a pool table. Part of my concern is the area over 2/3 of the pool table will have a 7.5 ft ceiling while the other 1/3 and bar area will have a 9 foot ceiling due to structural and mechanical issues I can't get around. Width of the area is about 14 feet, and length about 27 feet.
For this area, sound will only be for sports from the bar TV, and music either from the radio, a turntable, or internet. Due to all of this, a surround system doesn't make sense. Total budget for receiver and speakers I would like to keep it around $700 if at all possible.
So my questions/problems:
- TV will be behind the bar. Will probably use an existing soundbar I have for the immediate bar are to keep it simple.
- For the rest of that room, Im leaning towards using ceiling mount stereo speakers (Polk RC6s possibly), but am concerned about the width of the sound with the low ceiling. I really don't know how many speakers I need, but placement is the concern.
* I was considering one centered over the pool table, but that may bounce sound off of the pool table light. I dont know how much that would affect the overall quality. Sound would at least disperse reasonably equal around the table otherwise. Not sure what the width of sound dispersal is at 5-6 feet high with a 7.5 ft high mount.
* I was considering putting one over each of the three rails under the short ceiling, but am concerned that it would be too loud underneath them, and too soft towards the corners of the table. Again, not sure what the width of sound dispersal is at 5-6 feet high with a 7.5 ft high mount.
* I'm also thinking about satellite speakers in the corners (Polk TL3 or OWM3) instead, but I either loose too much bass or they are bigger than I wanted. This tends to be where Im leaning though. I really have limited space for a sub-woofer, so I've kinda ruled that option out.
- Also confused if I need a stereo speaker, with connects to both channels (RC6s for example), vs L/R speaker, in this particular set up. I don't think a 'rear speaker' has the tonal range for music and voice.
- Last question (speaker questions are more important right now) - Any thoughts on a receiver with at least one HDMI input/output for cable/HDTV, one USB input for iPad, input for a turntable, at least four speaker outputs, and around 100W/channel? AM/FM tuner optional.
Thanks for any advice.
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I'm thinking all channel stereo and put the speakers wherever you can.I really have limited space for a sub-woofer, so I've kinda ruled that option out.
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