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The original was posted on /r/hometheater by /u/Aggravating_Oil_5529 on 2024-01-04 19:47:35+00:00.
Figured id cross post this here from the AVS forum as thats were the pictures are:
Setting up a 5.2.4 system for a new projector screen in our living area. We do not have a TV and this will be used for night time movie viewing only. (But overall speaker use will be mix of music and movies - I may utilize the back L/R speakers as a stereo setup with the sub, and switch them over before movie viewing as its a better location for music in this space i feel. Surround and Atmos music mastering is becoming a thing but not sure it makes since in this layout.) The C channel will be "portable", ill be moving it from the white cabinet top each time we watch a movie. The L channel will most likely be mounted on the wall to the right of the 2 white picture shelves. (Which will most likely cause issues with rear ported speakers?) The R front channel will most likely go on a very minimalist stand mount or wall mounted to the right. It will be VERY close to the side wall as the projector screen comes over to where the heat pump ends. (I may purchase a acoustically transparent screen and then just move them onto stands behind the screen each time. Its alot of setup each time but we only watch movies maybe once a week.)
Rear L/R will be a bookshelf setup on a minimalist stands. Trying to get everything to blend in with the current furniture layout (would rather not wall mount if possible. The speakers will also be the ones I may use on a stereo setup for music when the surround is not needed. This location should project into the house better.
Atmos L channels would probably go on the 1st floor edge below the railing mounted to the lip. Atmos R channel either on the cathedral ceiling or wall mounted? Not sure how "overhead" these channels should be. Currently we have experimented with JBL 1300X and Samsung 990c soundbars. The 990C ill be testing next week the JBL is getting sent back. I do not care for the Music out put. I feel like the midrange is lacking. Base is heavy with the subwoofer but to low end ultimately. The 990C is supposed to have a better music listening experience from what ive researched. (its also cheaper at ~$800)
Receiver will probably be the Pioneer 305 or Onkyo 7100. Pioneer is currently 549.99 onkyo is 599.99. However the Pioneer 505 has hit $699 with extended warranty included. However I do not think I really need the pre-outs or any of the added benefits from it?
Will probably use one of the Zone outs to push music into the sunroom area we have visible in the distance in the photos.
Currently have found the following used: Ascends Seirra-1 (LCR), Ascend 340SE v1 (LCR), Ascend 200 and 170s. All around $150 a speaker. Also looking at RLS as they have front ports. People also speak of the Chanes (new model coming out soon?) and HTD level 3s. Im really open for any recommendations but generally do used for the added value. Ofc Klipsch etc can have blow out sales that make it worthwhile.
Probably will have a 2 subwoofer setup. Still debating ported or sealed. Not 100% sure on where the sub placement will be.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated. I feel ive spent more time then I should research all the ins and outs. Without actually listening to anything.
Viewing distance is around 10-13'
How much of a pain is it to redo the Dirac room correction if im moving speakers back and fourth for setup?