Hi guys, I am back again, this time assembling a completely new system for the basement dedicated home theater. I got wonderful advice last time I assembled one and I hope I will get some again.
For reference, my previous system was
M22 fronts
VP150
QS8 surrounds
Hsu VTF-2 sub
Harman Kardon AVR525
Panasonic CP72 DVD player
Samsung HLN61W DLP TV
This setup has since moved up into the family room and the new setup is for the basement theater.
So far, I have decided on the following:
Optoma H77 DLP projector (ordered)
123" (diagonal) screen
Denon 3805 receiver
Denon 3910 DVD player
Axiom M80s for the fronts
QS8 for surround
??? VP150 or Paradigm studio CC for center
QS8/others for back surrounds
Axiom EP500 (or EP600???)
1. I have not been happy about VP150. I think that is a weak link in the axiom line. Any opinions?
2. Is 3805 the best receiver in its price range? Also, can it drive the 4 ohm speakers?
3. Are two subs placed diagonally eg. SVS better than one EP500?
4. Are QS8s good for back surrounds or less diffuse sounding speakers such as M2s better?
5. Finally any other alternative suggestions for the gear I selected? Only thing I cannot change is the projector.
By the way, the room is 20' by 14.5' with 8' ceiling. The actual room is 45' long but I am putting a thick curtain at the 20' distance from the screen when there is serious watching. Otherwise the curatin will be drawn.
Thanks.
Ravi
