Re: Center channel quandary
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>>Should be an "energetic" experience with the twins supporting the lower end. Do you have seat belts for your guests ?
No, but I believe there was some discussion about putting up a "caution, hearing damage may occur, ear protection is mandatory" sign
Totally unrelated thought about your HT layout -- the couch you drew seems a bit far back relative to speakers and screen. Thought about suggesting you move it forward a bit, then realized maybe the best thing would be to build a small riser (10-12") for the couch then you could put a couple of extra chairs in front of the couch giving you a choice of seating positions.
Looks like it's going to be a great room...
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Re: Center channel quandary
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Hey Bridgman,
His room is about the same size as the room I’m building. I had thought that there would not be enough distance behind the seating position to run a directional speaker. So I was going to use four QS8’s (2 sur and 2 sur bks). What do you think?
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Re: Center channel quandary
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I'm using a M60 as a center channel and think it sounds great. In my previous setting, I was using a VP150 because my room wouldn't allow for a vertical center. I did notice a change for the better when I switched. If you have the space and the money, I highly recommend 3 M60s for your main/center speakers.
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Re: Center channel quandary
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What's the suggestion if a pair of 60s are going to used for the rears and 80s for the mains with 8s on the sides in 7.1. Would a 60 match with the front 80s or would one need to go with another 80 as the center?
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ummmm......an 80.
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Also a bunch of amps with really good thermal qualities.
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Re: Center channel quandary
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In reply to:
Also a bunch of amps with really good thermal qualities.
Actually Ken I was thinking about adding another 5 channel amp and using the existing 2 channel amp for the front pair of 80s and using the H/K 635 as the processor or even the possibility of using the 635 for everything except the mains. Rick and I were discussing the possibilities last night.
The wife already wants to kick me and 80s out of her main area so *she* suggested that we make an addition to the familiy room! Actually this has been discussed previously, so construction should start in the next couple of months or so hopefully.
Now why would I think Dennis *would* suggest having another 80 as the center? !
Didn't mean to hijack the thread guys.
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For the original poster: it sounds like you have certainly done your homework, but the size of your room combined with the diffuse effects a single pair of QS8s provide seem to only require a 5.1 set-up, IMO.
Unless there is a reason for the 7.1?
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I would guess that chilleymack is like me and just desires to have 7.1.
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"Unless there is a reason for the 7.1?"
I think the Hillary principal applies to AV Gear as well as it does to mountains;
Because It Is There?
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