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- Ronald Epstein
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problems logging in----
Hello!**I am in desperate need of some sound advice (pun intended) about
my home theater set-up.
First all, I have to mount my widescreen TV and a future projector
screen in one corner, with a V-shaped sofa in the opposite corner.
The set-up (viewing/listening area), therefore, resembles a 6.4 meter
diagonal, cutting across the room.*
I realize this setting presents serious acoustic problems, especially
for mounting a true surround sound system.**But this is what I have to
work with.**Any advice on how to optimize my unique situation is what I
am asking.
Questions:*
What type of surround speakers will serve me best?**Should I buy two
ceiling speakers and hang them over the sofa?
Or should I buy in-wall speakers?**I already have 2 rear speakers (B&W
600 S3) but they stand on pedestals and probably won't serve, or can
they?**Also will my receiver allow for two rear speakers and an
Additional rear speaker, which I could place directly behind the V sofa**
And would this make sense?**If I need new rear speakers, should I buy
B&W to match the "timber/sound" of my other B&W speakers?
I want to mount a projector and screen.**Realistically, what is the
maximize size screen I can place in the room?**My idea is to have the
projector screen (16x9) pull down directly in front of the TV.**This way
I can make use of my speakers for both TV and projector (movies).**What
is a GREAT projector (high definition ready, 16x9 ratio) that could fit
this room?**I am thinking of SonyV12HT and Sim2-200&300 models.
Lastly, I have decided to put in special acoustic ceiling tiles.**Should
this help significantly with the sound?
Thanks for any advice.
Peter
My equipment:
B&W 602 S3 - fronts
B&W - center speaker
B&W 600 S3 - rears
Velodyne subwoofer - midsize
Philips 34 inch D-Wide HDTV
Sony DVP-NS900V**SACD-dvd player
Yamaha HTR 5280 - receiver
Projector - NOT purchased yet
16 x 9 Screen - NOT purchased yet
problems logging in----
Hello!**I am in desperate need of some sound advice (pun intended) about
my home theater set-up.
First all, I have to mount my widescreen TV and a future projector
screen in one corner, with a V-shaped sofa in the opposite corner.
The set-up (viewing/listening area), therefore, resembles a 6.4 meter
diagonal, cutting across the room.*
I realize this setting presents serious acoustic problems, especially
for mounting a true surround sound system.**But this is what I have to
work with.**Any advice on how to optimize my unique situation is what I
am asking.
Questions:*
What type of surround speakers will serve me best?**Should I buy two
ceiling speakers and hang them over the sofa?
Or should I buy in-wall speakers?**I already have 2 rear speakers (B&W
600 S3) but they stand on pedestals and probably won't serve, or can
they?**Also will my receiver allow for two rear speakers and an
Additional rear speaker, which I could place directly behind the V sofa**
And would this make sense?**If I need new rear speakers, should I buy
B&W to match the "timber/sound" of my other B&W speakers?
I want to mount a projector and screen.**Realistically, what is the
maximize size screen I can place in the room?**My idea is to have the
projector screen (16x9) pull down directly in front of the TV.**This way
I can make use of my speakers for both TV and projector (movies).**What
is a GREAT projector (high definition ready, 16x9 ratio) that could fit
this room?**I am thinking of SonyV12HT and Sim2-200&300 models.
Lastly, I have decided to put in special acoustic ceiling tiles.**Should
this help significantly with the sound?
Thanks for any advice.
Peter
My equipment:
B&W 602 S3 - fronts
B&W - center speaker
B&W 600 S3 - rears
Velodyne subwoofer - midsize
Philips 34 inch D-Wide HDTV
Sony DVP-NS900V**SACD-dvd player
Yamaha HTR 5280 - receiver
Projector - NOT purchased yet
16 x 9 Screen - NOT purchased yet