Ok, I am building a HT/MP in a surround speaker challenged room. I am almost to the point having to wire for surround placement. I am going to provide 3 diagrams. In all drawings the the seating area should be 4' from the right wall. The challenges I have is a big bay window in the middle of the right wall. A big french door (64"W X 80"H) in the middle of the back wall. This is a big room 25'W X 29' L. My plan is to either buy Sierras or 340's. My application is probably going to 80% to 90% HT/TV 20-10% music. So here are my ideas:
Here is setup 1. This seems like the most ideal setup but would most likely require inceiling surround speakers (due to WAF):
The next two I have had to come up with ideas, so if you can give better placement ideas please don't be shy. I have not decided on surrounds yet. I was thinking of Axiom Qs8's but am not sure if it wouldn't be better to go with direct firing speakers due to placement challenges. Looking for suggestions as to a good surround for the distance problems I am having to deal with. My goal in the end is to get the best surround experience, yet keep things aesthetically pleasing. So after that long winded rant, here is Diagram 2 and 3:
The back part of the room is intended as a workout area in case you are wondering why there is so much open space in the back of the room. This is a projector type setup. People will be sitting approximately 13-15' from the screen and approximately 4ft from the right wall. Things are setup this way due to allowing a walkway on the left side of the room.
So to sum up my long winded post:
1. Vote for Surround placement.
2. For this size of room and mainly HT application which speakers 340SE or Sierras?
3. Suggestions for surround speakers? CBM 170, 340SE or CBM170,340SE in the rear with QS8's on the side etc etc. I already have a Rythmik 15" 500 watt vented DIY sub to go with whatever speakers that are needed.
Thanks for any and all suggestions