I just ordered a 5.1 setup with a VP150, M22s, and QP8s, plus a 20-39PC+. I plan on upgrading to 7.1 later, but will have to do with this until I can justify more for a new receiver and more QP8s. I posted this question to avsforum and didn't get much of a response, but I'm hoping that now that I've picked and ordered axiom speakers, people familiar with these speakers might be able to help.
The problem is with the room arrangement. As seen below, the room is long and narrow. The right end is open and the left end has a fireplace. There are a pair of doors at the bottom. The result is that the TV has to go in the corner, with the couch and loveseat (primary viewing position) angled so all seats have decent tv/fireplace/conversation potential.
The image has labels with my ideas for eventual placement of the 7.1 speakers. My idea is to use the SL and RR positions with the 5.1 system (not as good for the couch, but I'm more concerned about the loveseat).
I have a couple of concerns:
- Assuming I calibrate the levels right for the loveseat, should I have much of a problem with the RR (temporary RR) being so much closer? I know the levels could never be perfect at both the nearest seat and furthest seat.
- In the 7.1 arrangement, I'm a bit concerned that both sides are in front of the main seating area. I'm assuming that any general ambience sounds will be in boths sides and rears, so the loveseat won't just get sound from the front. Is this true?
My goal is to set up the loveseat as the primary position, but not give bad sound to any seats. Any comments or suggestions for improvements would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bruce
