Thoughts on LSiM 702s for Atmos home theater use?

Landmonster

Hi all,


I am moving into a new home that has a media room. This new media room is 20 feet long, but only 10.5 feet wide.

Because of the narrow width, I assumed (but am not certain) that I can't use traditional speakers as the side surrounds. Therefore, I ordered 4 of the LSiM 702 FXs on the recent sale, but these could be returned.

I'm trying to decide whether to keep them, and if so, how to use them.

I'm also trying to decide how to setup this room in a way that maximizes speaker performance, with regards to seating, speaker choice, and speaker placement.



Here is what I have to work with:

• 2x 707s
• 2x 705s
• 1x 706 center
• 2x 703 bookshelves on stands
• 4x 702 surround speakers.

These can be used in any configuration, but don't all have to be used. As mentioned, the 4 702s can be returned.


Here's what I was planning:

Front stage: 707, 706c, 707
Front wide: Do I need them? If so, what speaker?
Side surround: Either 702, 705s, or 703s
Rear surround: Either 705s, or 703s, because the back wall is not totally flat.

That would create a 7 or 9 channel base layer, in a room that is 20 feet deep.

Thoughts on this? I'm trying to decide where, or IF, to even use 702 speakers, in a modern Atmos home theater room.

This is what the room looks like now with the previous owner

Landmonster

I plan to do a 7.2.4 Atmos setup, or a 9.2.4 Atmos setup... depending on what makes the most sense.

I do understand I have to purchase 4 ceiling speakers for this to work.

I'm trying to understand if the 702 FX speakers work well for surrounds, or front wides... or if I should replace them.

Clipdat

Will you keep the in-wall front speakers that are in there now?

Landmonster

Sorry... I will probably pull out all the in wall and in-ceiling speakers that are there currently.

I'm not sold if I should even keep the screen, or just use a large TV in this room. That's another topic though.

bms

I am using LSiM 703’s as front L/R in a large room open to other areas of the house, and they are handling everything quite nicely. They would definitely be enough for your room, IMHO. Mind you, I am powering them with 200 wpc Outlaw 2200 monoblocks. They are amazing speakers!