Originally Posted By: AndrewSW
I am remodeling my living room, and I'm getting close to needing to pre-run speaker wire. I'm in need of some advice on where I should run it.

I currently have VP150 center, M22's for my front LR, QS4's for the LR Side Surrounds, and M2's for my rear surrounds.

Here is a website I will use to post pictures to:
Living Room Remodel


This is what I am debating:

1) Should I go with a 5.1 setup or a 7.1 setup?
You can see from the site where I am considering placements and my room size.

2) In a 5.1 setup, should I trade up and get the QS8's?

3) In a 7.1 setup, should I go with 4 QS8's or 2 QS8's on the side and use my M2's on the rear surrounds?

I'm sure I'll have more questions in the future, but I wanted to get the post started. Any comments (likes or dislikes) about any of my setup is greatly appreciated!

Thank,s
Andrew



you should go 7.1, I recommend a back layout similar to mine (correspond to the pink location in your drawing)

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m22 for such a big room? you'll probably want to upgrade (go straight to m80 when you can afford it)

Since you already have m2, I would put them on the side location and use the QS4 in the back. The wide angle is more helpful in the back than on the side. Put the m2 at the right angle, make sure they point directly at the center of the sitting area.

When you'll be all set and want to get good sound, plan for power amps.