7.1 setup , need guidance.

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karthic816
karthic816 Posts: 5
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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.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,649
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    No center channel?
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  • karthic816
    karthic816 Posts: 5
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    Polk Monitor XT35 Center channel.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,973
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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!
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    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
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  • karthic816
    karthic816 Posts: 5
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    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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  • Kryten
    Kryten Posts: 79
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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.
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  • karthic816
    karthic816 Posts: 5
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    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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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,969
    edited April 2022
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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. Tony
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  • karthic816
    karthic816 Posts: 5
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    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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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,969
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    karthic816 wrote: »
    …one side is a huge french window)
    Plan to buy heavy drapes.

    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
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