ebrog
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Post by ebrog on Feb 18, 2022 16:28:30 GMT -5
I currently have a dedicated 2 channel setup that includes two XPA-1 gen 2 monoblocks and XSP-1 gen 2 preamp with some Polk LSiM 707 speakers. It's a system that I love & plan on keeping.
I just built a shop that has a 24' x 25' living space that I want to put a new system in. I plan on using a 5.1 or 5.2 system because of the layout. There is a large bar area on one side & large entry on the other side, so I only have room for the rear surrounds which will be placed at a 45 degree angle back to the listing area. Two channel stereo is important to me along with the ability to watch concert DVD's which would then make the center channel a priority. My front speakers are Klipsch Cornwall IV's, the center channel is a Cornwall as well.
I don't plan on turning on the whole system when we are watching sports, I think the tv speaker will work fine for that. I want the ability to turn on the system that will use one amp for listening to cd's & vinyl & then be able to turn on an additional amp that would power the surrounds & sub. I'm thinking about using an XPA-DR3 for the fronts and getting a XPA-3 gen 3 for the rest.
I would greatly appreciate any advice.
Thanks
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Post by Boomzilla on Feb 19, 2022 14:55:41 GMT -5
Advice (FWIW):
1. Get your speakers away from the walls. Away from back walls; away from side walls. The more you hear the speaker (and the less you hear the room) the better the imaging.
2. Get your listening seat away from the back wall. The farther, the better.
3. Treat the room. Your room's almost square - not a good thing. You'll want bass traps in some corners, and maybe one between the speakers. Use absorbers on the first reflection points of side walls & ceiling. Sheetrock walls? Windows? Hang some thick drapes.
4. Use electronic room correction on at least your subs (that's where the biggest room issues are). You can do it through an AV processor (less than ideal because it "corrects" the entire spectrum) or you can buy some $50 DSP-LF units from Parts-Express and let them correct your subs only.
5. Don't be afraid to try tilting those big Cornwalls back so they fire right at you. They sound better that way.
6. Use a THICK carpet pad under your carpet. And use a fairly deep-pile carpet (not indoor/outdoor stuff).
7. If you're using a BIG screen TV, hang some curtains so that you can cover the surface when doing audio-only listening.
8. Feel free to clutter up the room with stuff. Having a lot of stuff in the room breaks up room reflections fine.
9. You'll need to experiment to find the best locations for your subs. The best locations seem to always be the most awkward locations to run sub wires to. Consider wireless sub transmitter/receiver sets (I use Emotiva's "Virtual Cu"). They're lifesavers.
10. Have FUN! And let us know what you discover on your journey!
Boomzilla
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