Placement help

[atcjeep]

I am close to buying Ascend 5.1 setup for HT, either towers or sierra-1 for mains, but regardless of which I choose I need your guys help on placement issues.

Hopefully the picture shows up of my family room. I think the most logical would be to the left of the TV and to the right of the fireplace but will having the one almost double the distance cause any issues? From center to the left is about 4' and from center to the right of the fireplace is 8'. The center and surrounds will not be an issue.

Thanks Ascend family!

fyi hoping to get a 65" LED to replace my aging 47" LCD early next year :-)

[hearing specialist]

What receiver will you be using? Where will the center be placed?

Thanks!

[atcjeep]

Got a great deal on the Onkyo 818 over the weekend, should be arriving next week. I plan to wall mount the TV and have the center sit on top of the tv stand under the TV.

[hearing specialist]

I was going to suggest the Sherwood receiver with the Trinnov correction setup that could re-place your speakers for optimum location digitally. Its on the site most go to for refurb Onkyo and Denon receivers. Crazy technology to fullfill those limited built in's in most homes lately.

[atcjeep]

So are you saying it will cause issues with my front stage?

[curtis]

I have the Sherwood w/ Trinnov, and love it, but it is hard for me to recommend because it has operational quirks that I know could drive some people crazy.