Suggestions in an odd shaped room (1 Viewer)

[zachdini]

Hello everyone,


This is my first post so please excuse me if I don't know 100% what I'm talking about.


I'm moving up to a room in the attic, so the ceilings create a very odd shape for the area that I plan on setting up my home theater. I am wondering if anyone has had any experience with weird ceilings before, and if they are going to create any problems for the sound that I would get. The actual room is pretty big, but the section that I designated for the home theater isn't too big, so I'm also wondering if anyone has any suggestions on any systems that I should get.


I've been looking at some 5.1 channel systems, but I'm not sure if it will be too much for the area, or if the ceilings will interfere with anything.


I know I'm being pretty vague and I'm asking pretty open ended questions, so if any more info is helpful, feel free to ask!


Zach

 

[Robert_J]

Are you talking about your average, sloped ceiling like this? - http://www.showroom411.com/gallery/finished-attic-remodel/132


What is your budget on a 5.1 system?

 

[zachdini]

Hmm, not exactly. More along the lines of this - http://decoration.home-lux.com/some-tips-on-fitting-attic/ - (the third picture), except the ceiling is lower and there are slopes from all four directions, at different angles. I know, it sounds crazy, and it is, but the attic wasn't renovated when the house was bought, so we had to work with what we had. Would it be easier if I took a picture of the space?


And after the renovation of the space, and being that I'm a college student with expenses, I'm looking more towards a starter system, around the $500 range, that I can hopefully upgrade once I get the money.


For example, I read great reviews about the Insignia 670w 5.1-Ch. system, which is in my price range. I figured I'd come ask people who know what they're talking about before I do anything.

 

[Robert_J]

That type of wall/roof may help the sound since there are fewer parallel surfaces.


$500 systems are rarely upgradable but that one may have some potential. The picture of the rear of the receiver is too small to read the details.

 

[zachdini]

Oh okay, that's good to know. Do you think the sound from a 5.1 might get a little too overwhelming in a small space or would I remedy that by just keeping the volume on a low setting?


Thanks a lot!

 

[Robert_J]

That's why they make a volume control. Also, buying quality speakers will allow you to listen longer and at a higher level without fatigue.


I have an average sized room and do 95% of my TV and movie watching in there. There is no fatigue at all. I can turn it up to overwhelming levels but that is for showing off for visitors and when I'm watching an action movie by myself.