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How do you know … are the surround sub x-overs set to 40hz? If not try it again crossing over at 40hz. It would be interesting to see what they do

I set my receiver to play the QS10s full range. The subs play below 40Hz.

Thank you for taking the time to weigh in Trevor. You’ve certainly given me a lot more to think about. I had thick carpet in the previous house and much lower ceilings so drawing on your vast and varied experience is certainly appreciated.

I’m not sure where to begin, LOL…

We are replacing the flooring throughout the house with Vinyl Plank which is not going to offer much sound absorption. We tried changing the room to face the fireplace and it did not work great from a layout/house flow perspective. We are leaning strongly toward flipping the orientation and having the back wall be where the display is currently.

If we are having work done I’d like to get as much pre-wired as possible but I don’t have to buy every piece of equipment although prices are about to go up at Axiom. I know my sub needs replacing and if starting out with just two EP500s is the best next step I’m open to considering that option and then planing out the rest of the path forward.

I’m going to have to look more at room treatments. Serious WAF needs to be factored in so unfortunately will not be able to head down Mojo’s DIY path.

An ultra short throw projector is also something I’d consider…

Need a bit of time to mull things over

In your part of the world, this may be your only opportunity to employ furnace filters.

LOL!

We actually use those on almost all our HVAC systems over here

Is your place made of bricks with plaster inside and out?

I’m assuming you are asking this in reference to my comment on pre-wire.

Thankfully not. I’ve been there, done that, and it’s a very messy job chasing conduit for speakers.

If the room had regular ceilings I’d be less fussed, but with 14’ walls that’s not a job I particularly want to take on myself and have to patch if we are getting getting guys in to do remodeling in the rest of the house soon.

I was asking in reference to Trevor's advice. If it was brick and plaster, the room response would be even worse.

I was thinking about a short throw projector for that room as well. They're not cost competitive with 85" flatscreens (particularly when you add a light rejecting screen), but there's something to be said about a huge screen.

https://www.benq.com/en-us/knowledge-center/knowledge/light-resistant-screens.html

Oh boy, yes I remember!