Time for self Christmas present. 9.1 or 7.2? - Blu-ray Forum

Uniquely · 12-06-2012, 12:30 AM

It's in the budget to buy my HT a small Christmas gift this year. I am trying to decide between a pair of bookshelf speaker to use as height speakers which would give me 9.1... Oooorrrrrr.... A second subwoofer which would bring me to 7.2.

I know that most votes would be for the second sub, and that is kind of where I am leaning. The only thing that has me wondering about the height speakers is the sheer width of my front sound stage. The bookshelves would go on top of my entertainment unit which would place them inside of my front mains, but several feet higher.

Any ideas, thoughts or suggestions?

Remo · 12-06-2012, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Uniquely

It's in the budget to buy my HT a small Christmas gift this year. I am trying to decide between a pair of bookshelf speaker to use as height speakers which would give me 9.1... Oooorrrrrr.... A second subwoofer which would bring me to 7.2.

I know that most votes would be for the second sub, and that is kind of where I am leaning. The only thing that has me wondering about the height speakers is the sheer width of my front sound stage. The bookshelves would go on top of my entertainment unit which would place them inside of my front mains, but several feet higher.

Any ideas, thoughts or suggestions?

Do feel that your are lacking in bass response in your HT?
Can you place a second sub in a spot in which it will actually help the overall experience?

Have you tried front highs yet to see if you like the expanded sound stage?

seigneur_rayden · 12-06-2012, 01:03 AM

Well as you said yourself, I am suggesting a second sub.
I believe it will be more beneficial than the other two bookshelves.

Mr.Terry · 12-06-2012, 12:06 PM

I would do the extra 2 speakers and if that doesn't satisfy your ear then add another sub later.
I think the overall expansion of the sound field will give you a better bang for your buck.

Uniquely · 12-06-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo

Do feel that your are lacking in bass response in your HT?
Can you place a second sub in a spot in which it will actually help the overall experience?

Have you tried front highs yet to see if you like the expanded sound stage?

I don't really feel that I am lacking in anything, but we all are constantly searching for better. Ya know?

I don't really have any extra speakers around the house that would give me a decent feel for what the highs would sound like.

ManUtd · 12-06-2012, 10:22 PM

With that size of a room I believe a second sub would be more beneficial.

rpatt · 12-07-2012, 12:11 PM

My vote is for the second sub as well.

12-06-2012, 12:30 AM	#1
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	Time for self Christmas present. 9.1 or 7.2? It's in the budget to buy my HT a small Christmas gift this year. I am trying to decide between a pair of bookshelf speaker to use as height speakers which would give me 9.1... Oooorrrrrr.... A second subwoofer which would bring me to 7.2. I know that most votes would be for the second sub, and that is kind of where I am leaning. The only thing that has me wondering about the height speakers is the sheer width of my front sound stage. The bookshelves would go on top of my entertainment unit which would place them inside of my front mains, but several feet higher. Any ideas, thoughts or suggestions? My Blu-Ray Collection

12-06-2012, 01:03 AM	#3
seigneur_rayden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:893 PS3 collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:12	Well as you said yourself, I am suggesting a second sub. I believe it will be more beneficial than the other two bookshelves. Adopted Blu-ray long before its development and launch.

12-06-2012, 12:06 PM	#4
Mr.Terry Active Member Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Lindsay Ontario Canada Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:426 Blu-ray reviews:3	I would do the extra 2 speakers and if that doesn't satisfy your ear then add another sub later. I think the overall expansion of the sound field will give you a better bang for your buck. Panasonic TC-P65VT50 Smart VIERA 3D HD Plasma TV, Blu-ray Player:>Panasonic DMP-BDT500, Receiver:>Pioneer Elite CS-57, Front Speakers:>Paradigm Studio 20,Rear:>Paradigm Millenia ADP,Center:>Paradigm CC 300,Sub:>Paradigm Series 7 Sub 10, Bell HD Satellite Desk top Receiver/PVR, Remote:>Harmony 650

12-06-2012, 10:22 PM	#6
ManUtd Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:632 PS3 collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Hardware reviews:5 Trading Score:3	With that size of a room I believe a second sub would be more beneficial. Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. - Dr. Seuss

12-07-2012, 12:11 PM	#7
rpatt Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:54 Blu-ray reviews:1 Hardware reviews:1	My vote is for the second sub as well. Mancave Man Two Channel Yamaha: CX-1000, B-6, T-85, CDX-5000, YP-D8, Cambridge Audio: 640P, Oppo: BDP-83, Klipsch: Klipschorns Modded with ALK Universal Crossovers & Crites CT-125 Tweeters. Home Theater Panasonic: PT-AE7000U, Elite: TE106HW2, Samsung: LN52B750, Marantz: AV7005, Emotiva: XPA-2, XPA-3, Oppo: BDP-93, Toshiba: HD-A35, Velodyne: SMS-1, JBL Synthesis: PT800 (4), PC600, PS1400 (2), HTPS400 (4)

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