Originally Posted by
wizot
i'm a new forum member and need some guidance for a new HT i'll be setting up in my living room of a new home. i have decided on sierra towers and STC as my front sound stage, but desperately need some help regarding surround and sub. 5.1 HT for 75%, 2.1 music 25%. i have attached a schematic of my room. the overall room dimensions are 13ft x 17.5ft. viewing distance will be about 10 ft. the foyer opens to the upstairs so i did not include cu ft at that opening.
i do not have side walls available, so my 5.1 set up must include rear wall placement (at least 6ft high). available seating will be center and right of center due to my dining room on the immediate left. WAF prevents me from mounting 170s, so please keep recommendations to a smaller footprint.
my initial feeling was to go with a diffuse surround speaker like the axiom qs8. if i could get away with something smaller, like the qs4 or mirage omd-5, all the better. i assume that i will instead be advised to go with the 200se, which i have no problem with, if it is really best for my situation. my two concerns: 1. i want this theater to be enjoyed by 4-6 people, not just a sweet spot. 2. the best seats in the house will be on the couch against the back wall. will direct radiating surround speakers go over our heads?
which speakers and placement do you recommend and why?
next, i've narrowed my subs down to rythmik fv15hp or svs pc12-plus. placement will probably determine which sub i go with. preferably the fv15hp, if location A or C on my schematic would make most sense. if the sub should really be in location B, i think i must go with the svs to still have room for my towers. even then, it may still be less than ideal with sub and left tower being so close together. any and all insight and suggestions are most welcomed.
thank you in advanced for taking the time to read this post and hopefully respond. i have spent hours researching and still feel very unsure of what direction to go in. thanks again!