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  1. Ralph W

    Ordered My System! Now, for a speaker location question

    Sean, Based on your response and other posts that I've read, it seems that the extra $$$ that I paid to have my family room pre-wired (behind the walls) may not have been worth it. The behind-the-wall wiring calls for mounting the speakers on the wall which restricts my options on tweaking the...
  2. Ralph W

    Ordered My System! Now, for a speaker location question

    Sorry... just a little additional information. The family room is approximately 18 feet wide with a vaulted ceiling. The right speaker wire is about 4 feet from the center of the TV cabinet. The left speaker wire about 8 inches farther away. ------------------
  3. Ralph W

    Ordered My System! Now, for a speaker location question

    I'm psyched! After stressing over decisions for a month now, I've jumped into the wonderful world of home theaters. Just got off the phone ordering my system (purchased through JandR) Components include: Onkyo TX-DS595 Receiver JBL N26 Bookshelf speakers (front) JBL N24 Bookshelf speakers...
  4. Ralph W

    Receiver & Speakers for Newbie

    Here is what I think I have decided on for my receiver and speakers (budget of $1,000). If I've learned nothing else in the 3 weeks that I've been following this forum, I've learned that where there are 3 forum posters, there are 4 opinions. So here's my question: Am I making a mistake with...
  5. Ralph W

    Help Me Spend $1,000 on Receiver & Speakers

    Why does everyone seem to mix manufacturers when selecting speakers? Why not select the entire package of speakers from the same manufacturer? ------------------
  6. Ralph W

    Help Me Spend $1,000 on Receiver & Speakers

    First post for a true novice. I have a budget of $1,000 to spend on a receiver and speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 1 center channel, and a subwoofer). The family room(21' X 21' with vaulted ceiling) in my new home was pre-wired for surround sound speakers. The electrician subcontractor said that he...
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