HT speaker and equipment questions

pmckeealaska
pmckeealaska Posts: 808
edited October 2005 in Speakers
OK...I have been toying with completing my LSi surround system for some time now, but I have some questions. First off, my system is as follows:

LSi25 speakers
NAD T763 reciever (now being used as a preamp)
Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player

I want to get an LSiC and a pair LSiFX's

My questions:

1. I am renting at the moment and my landlord does not want any holes in the wall, so that rules out wall mounting the LSiFX's. So are there speaker stands that can handle these speakers?

2. I was thinking of getting a 3 channel amp for the the LSiC and the LSiFX's. Do folks think this would be a good idea?

3. Is it better to have the center channel speaker above or below the TV? Does it matter?

Thanks for your help. I have been a 2 channel geek for a while now and am looking forward to the upgrade.
Music and Movie Rig

Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p
LSi25 Front Speakers
LSiC Center Channel
LSiFX Surrounds
Rotel RB 1080 2-Channel Amp
NAD T763 Reciever
Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player
Audiosource 10 Band Digital Equalizer
Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables
Audioquest Sub-X subwoofer cables
Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects
Monster AVS 2000 Voltage Stabilizer
Playstation 3 120GB Slim
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  • gregure
    gregure Posts: 871
    edited October 2005
    There are plenty of speaker stands that would work well for the F/X. Look at some from Sanus, or go into a higher end audio place and ask what's available. You would probably want stands at least 30" tall.
    A 3 channel amp would be a fine choice if you already have a two channel one that you are happy with to run the fronts. Primare has a great three channel amp for about $1800. You can check it out here.
    As far as center speaker above or below tv, it depends on how high it is in relation to your sitting position. If it's closer to the floor and a good 3' below your head, on top of the tv would probably be better. If the top of your tv is about head level or just a tad higher, that would be best. If it is well above your head and the shelf below your tv is near head level, there's your answer. Or, try both and see which sounds best.
    Current System:

    Mitsubishi 30" LCD LT-3020 (for sale**)
    Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Concert Grand (Rosewood)-Mains (with Audioquest Mont Blanc cables)
    CSi5-Center (for sale**)
    FXi3-surrounds (for sale**)
    Martin Logan Depth-Sub
    B&K AVR 507
    Pimare CD21-CD Player
    Denon 1815-DVD Player
    Panamax M5500-EX-Line Conditioner
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited October 2005
    What is the shape of your room(you might have said in previous posts, but I can't remember)?

    Yeah, 30" or higher would be good, but anything more than about 36" will be a little shaky with those big speakers.

    Personally, I've liked my center channels above the television more, but it might better on bottom for yours.

    Can you post pics of your setup?

    Random thoughts tonight.

    Zach
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    Zach
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