Room layout question for LSiFX surrounds

bdz1
bdz1 Posts: 13
edited December 2006 in Speakers
I have a 60" Sony SXRD and a 5-channel LSi system (LSi15/LSiC/LSiFX). I have two choices, neither of which is optimal, but I could use some input.

1) Sit about 7 feet from the screen with one surround speaker above and to my left and the other surround speaker the same distance to my right, but about 2 feet forward.

2) Sit about 9 feet from the screen with one surround speaker above and 2 feet behind, with the other above and 4 feet behind.

I'm leaning toward the second choice. I'm wondering what the effect will be of one speaker being further behind than the other. Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Brian
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited December 2006
    Number 2 is the better choice. Surrounds in front of the listener interfere with signals from the mains. Even sides on a 7 channel setup should be slightly behind the seating area if possible.

    Make sure you calibrate speaker volumes to overcome the distance difference.
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited December 2006
    Yep- get them behind you. The distance settings in your pre/pro/AVR should help iron out the differences.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited December 2006
    I vote #2 as well.
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  • TheReaper
    TheReaper Posts: 636
    edited December 2006
    I sit 6-7 feet from my 42" hdtv, for a 60" I would go with option #2.
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