Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners Best setup for this room

Does the TV actually fill the wall it is on, or is there some space at the sides for speakers before you hit the wall junction ?

Is the TV wall mounted or on a stand, ie can it be pulled out a bit ?

Rather than rotating the room 90 degrees, what would you think about flipping it so that the TV is on the long straight wall ? That would still give you fireplace view from the long couch, but it would make placement of surround speakers easier and would force the couch away from the wall a bit which would also help the sound.

Are box A/B framing around something smaller like ducts, or are they solid & structural ? Wondering if punching holes in them for in-wall speakers is an option.

Is anyone else looking at box A/B and thinking "Atmos" ?

Cool looking room BTW. Are there windows ?

Hi Bridgman, I still haven't decided on the size of the tv however it wont be any bigger than that wall as that it where it will be mounted. (Not opposed to having tv on stand btw)..still weighing out options.

Regarding the tv position, originally it was supposed to be on that long straight wall however we decided to add a fireplace which can only be viewed from the one side. Kind of restricted but it gives you the benefit of enjoying fire while watching tv.

Box B has an airduct running through half of it while Box A is a dummy box which is only being put in place to make the room look more symmetrical..both are hollow...neither box is in place yet as I will be making them out of solid wood once drywall is done (gives me a place to run my cables as well).

Atmos would be kind of cool, just wondering if it may be overkill...I'll defer to you guys about what you think..I am no audio expert

There are also windows...1 right on top of tv, and 1 on each of the angled walls beside the tv + another one over the smaller couch.

Thank you and looking forward to hearing what you think

When you say "working on a media room" do you mean from scratch studs out? There are a lot of options to tailor the room to a lifestyle based setup. I lean towards full out audio-centric setup, so my advice will always be best case for sound. Carpet for flooring! Hang a heavy tapestry on the angled wall beside the planed fireplace in your drawing. Then delete the fireplace and use it for a built in gear rack location. Get a more practical (for media rooms) electric fireplace for ambience and heat. Put it on the long wall.

5.2.4 with M5HPs up front w/vp160 and M3s for surrounds and in-ceilings in that room. You want your TV on the wall with the small couch. You dont want rear surrounds in that small a room. Your seating distances do not require tower output.

The space is acoustically coupled to another adjoining. You want that garbage reverb energy arriving at the least audible lateral angle -behind you. It is also pleasing and impressive to enter a room to see the grandeur at once -from the back. Your mains will also wash over the adjoining rooms for ambient enjoyment while eating, cooking whatever.

If you are building from scratch ATMOS is really a non decision. You want it. I would also suggest not skimping by going to smaller speakers -like M3s all around.

Shhhh. I didn't say any of this.

That is a unique room, lol.
Are there any windows to contend with the TV's final location?
The fireplace that's shown is it completely outside the room?

Do you have a reciever that can output to a single rear rear channel?
The way I picture this room....I'd use the short sofa only (the long sofa mighy actually work) and place it between box c and box b (somewhat centered) with its back towards the fireplace.
The TV would be placed in front of the 82 1/2"wall. It wouldn't have to be perfectly centered on that wall just look like it might be.
You're going to be fairly close to every speaker so a small speaker should work very well.
I'd try 5 V4 M2's using one centered behind you (possible in walls for all surrounds?) and a fantom center.
Slide the sofa forward or back to taste get an EP500 and call it a day.

If atmos was a consideration I wouldn't hesitate to get a pair of in ceiling M3's.
I've never heard in ceiling M3's but I've day dreamed about numerous rooms using them. Some with only in ceilings throughout. Think geodesic & 20+ channel system.