lsim707 and lsim706c surround pairing
I picked up two lsim707 and a lsim706c over the weekend. They are replacing lsi15s. I realized in the first few moments - before calibration and other tweaks - these were a worthwhile investment. They sound incredible, with a completely different sound stage.
I've been using some older surrounds for sides (fxi30) and rear (fxi5). After calibration one of the first things I noticed is how bright and loud the surrounds were compared to the front channels, which were more nuanced and warm.
Now I'm faced with changes to the sides and rear channels. I'm considering the following:
a) Leave it as-is and try to tune it out using manual changes to the Audyssey curve
b) Replace sides and rear with "wedge style" surrounds that are in the same family (LSiM 702 f/x). Wall space is a challenge here (windows and bookcases) and budget is a big concern
c) Replace sides and rear with "bookshelf style" surrounds that are in the same family (LSiM 703). These will not look right on the wall. I may have read (or mis-read) somewhere that "non wedge" speakers are more Atmos compatible.
d) Replace sides and rear with in-wall speakers. I'm really at a loss here finding something that is timbre matched.
Anyone been through this? Any guidance on a timbre matched in wall surround?
Thank you very much
I've been using some older surrounds for sides (fxi30) and rear (fxi5). After calibration one of the first things I noticed is how bright and loud the surrounds were compared to the front channels, which were more nuanced and warm.
Now I'm faced with changes to the sides and rear channels. I'm considering the following:
a) Leave it as-is and try to tune it out using manual changes to the Audyssey curve
b) Replace sides and rear with "wedge style" surrounds that are in the same family (LSiM 702 f/x). Wall space is a challenge here (windows and bookcases) and budget is a big concern
c) Replace sides and rear with "bookshelf style" surrounds that are in the same family (LSiM 703). These will not look right on the wall. I may have read (or mis-read) somewhere that "non wedge" speakers are more Atmos compatible.
d) Replace sides and rear with in-wall speakers. I'm really at a loss here finding something that is timbre matched.
Anyone been through this? Any guidance on a timbre matched in wall surround?
Thank you very much
Comments
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Leave it as-is and try to tune it out using manual changes to the Audyssey curve
My .02 -
I wouldn't sweat it too much with the surrounds. Ideally they would be closer to the sound signature of the LSiM line. You could even use LSi15s as rear or side surround speakers. Reserve, Legend, or even Signature would be a better match than FXi, but again not critical to enjoying surround sound. I'm using all Legends up front with LSiM707s in the rear and LSiM703s as side surrounds.
It is true that the latest recommendations are to have conventional speakers at or close to ear level. The wedge style speakers were designed to be mounted above ear level. There is no set in stone layout anyone has to follow to get good sound in their own room. -
Leave it as-is and make the adjustments using manual changes to Audyssey's inferior calibration program.Political Correctness'.........defined
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President of Club Polk -
Thank you everyone for the input
I made an important discovery: I had audio compression enabled on the Denon receiver. Strangely it was affecting the front three channels (softened treble), but was not affecting the 4 surround channels (normal, high treble). When I corrected this, it sorted the issue out. In the meantime, I was able to use Audyssey to tune this out (before I made the configuration discovery).
I took your advice and moved the LSi15s to the surround sides and I'm happy to report that it really sounds amazing. I'm working on a similar solution for the rears, retiring the last of my wedge speakers.
This has also triggered an interest in 3D Atmos sound, so I'm working towards a solution for the 4 ceiling channels now. I cannot modify the ceiling in this space, so "up-firing Atmos" and "height speakers" are the two contenders.
Thank you again for the help! Turns out it was a self inflicted config issue that I had completely forgotten I had set.
