7.1 setup , need guidance.
karthic816
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I am setting up my dream home theatre setup. I have really worked hard on this.
I have purchased Denon X2700H, Polk RC85i front speakers, RC55i surround, R60i Atoms ,Sub HT-10. Room size 12 x 10, need advice and guidance on setup,settings and placement of them.
I have purchased Denon X2700H, Polk RC85i front speakers, RC55i surround, R60i Atoms ,Sub HT-10. Room size 12 x 10, need advice and guidance on setup,settings and placement of them.
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No center channel?
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Polk Monitor XT35 Center channel.
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karthic816 wrote: »Polk Monitor XT35 Center channel.
So basically you want the three mains (clr) to be as close to ear height as possible, and the center other directly above or below the screen. I would suggest using a crossover of 80hz, but run the audyssey and see what it recommends. For the atmos and surrounds I would consult the manual.
Let us know how it sounds when it’s all set up: sounds pretty sweet!Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
Thank you, I got a rough idea where all the speakers.Placing the surround is the challenge now as its a in wall, I will be able to keep it as rear surround only. Any suggestions??
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Congratulations on the robust home theater setup. I would start with
https://dolby.com/about/support/guide/surround-sound-speaker-setup/
You have a bit of flexibility on the placement of the sides and rears.
Note that 7.1 is different than 5.1.2. The third number refers to height or atmos speakers. The Dolby site shows many example placements. -
Thank you, that was a useful info. I am planning to setup 5.1.2.. and I dont have walls to support surround.. hence going for rear surround
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Set up is key parallel to room acoustics. Watch this first…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0_pZXUf_5J4&list=PLQ4bUzhLn0LqXVCu2G9a12AVvmcYE9sQw&index=1
EP 2 (or later) should get you other helpful episodes. He keeps it simple yet comprehensive. I think you should strive more for side surrounds than rears just as he illustrates.
Enjoy. TonySamsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga - LCR mids, inside* & out 8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out *soldered LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & “Plugged*” Mids - 981, connected w/MP Premiere ICs Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s *Xschop's handy work -
Side surrounds are the best. In my case i use RC55i In wall speakers for surround and I dont have a proper wall on the sides(one side is a huge french window)
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Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga - LCR mids, inside* & out 8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out *soldered LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & “Plugged*” Mids - 981, connected w/MP Premiere ICs Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s *Xschop's handy work
