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[dunkman23]

UPDATE: Just got some new rear speakers. I bought the Speakercraft Aim Wide Ones.... these are way nicer than the polks i previously had.
I also just purchased an Apple Tv.

Feel Free to critque me. Any help needed to improve my theater I will take.

I purchased my house about 1 year ago, and I have been slowly "trying" to peice together my theater. since i do visit this forum frequently, I figure I might as well post pics of my system up since everyone else is too .

Now Im just debating if i should get ceiling speakers for the surrounds or not. and whether or not to get acoustic paneling in the back walls next to the windows. Not sure if it will help or not.

sorry if the images are dark. Im still learning to use my camera.

[JJ]

Very modern. Sleek and elegant.

::takes break from his own assembly::

Ever given any consideration to filling out those walls? Panels, posters, diffusers, mayhaps? Elevating your center channel?

SVS and Emotiva are a solid pick - what made you decide on Viennas?

[dunkman23]

Thanks,

I was looking at the Viennas for quite some time at Magnolia . I enjoyed the clarity of them comparing to all the other speakers I have tested.

[nezff]

looks great,

I might try and close that room off with doors. Just my opinion though.

[dunkman23]

Originally Posted by nezff

looks great,

I might try and close that room off with doors. Just my opinion though.

i would.. but my wife would kill me if i did that.

[bz1080p]

Good morning and welcome to the HTG, nicely done!!

[Morrissey]

I like it a lot! I think we have the same throw carpet and our floors look simular. Well done and I love your avatar!

[Adrock]

Great job, Dunkman!

Looks great so far, I agree, modern, sleek, elegant.

I might also recommend some acoustic treatments (diffusors) and perhaps a sub riser or isolation platform for it. Since it appears that a majority of your wall surfaces in the room are parallel, some diffusors may help reduce any standing wave problems that can arouse, and will help control undesirable reflections.

Now you just need some decorations, and maybe some artwork!

Looks great, though!

[kingofgrills]

Dunkman, I think the room looks good so far. My initial suggestion would be to switch over to wall mounted speakers to raise your surround channels up well above ear level. That will keep the surrounds from being so localized, and your surround sound will become a lot more enveloping.

Great job!

[dunkman23]

Originally Posted by bz1080p

Good morning and welcome to the HTG, nicely done!!

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by Morrissey

I like it a lot! I think we have the same throw carpet and our floors look simular. Well done and I love your avatar!

that avatar is classic. haha

Originally Posted by Adrock

Great job, Dunkman!

Looks great so far, I agree, modern, sleek, elegant.

I might also recommend some acoustic treatments (diffusors) and perhaps a sub riser or isolation platform for it. Since it appears that a majority of your wall surfaces in the room are parallel, some diffusors may help reduce any standing wave problems that can arouse, and will help control undesirable reflections.

Now you just need some decorations, and maybe some artwork!

Looks great, though!

I have been contemplating on the Auralex Great Gramma, I might have to pull the trigger.

Where and wat brand diffusors are out there? and where would they go? the back wall?

Originally Posted by kingofgrills

Dunkman, I think the room looks good so far. My initial suggestion would be to switch over to wall mounted speakers to raise your surround channels up well above ear level. That will keep the surrounds from being so localized, and your surround sound will become a lot more enveloping.

Great job!

Thanks... Would Ceiling Mount work too? since its aiming straight down?
would would u recommend the wall mounts?

[HAMP]

Originally Posted by dunkman23

Thanks... Would Ceiling Mount work too? since its aiming straight down?
would would u recommend the wall mounts?

I agree with kingofgrills. If I were you I would look into Bi-pole or Di-pole speakers. I think either would work well in your area. Looks like you have the perfect spot for them.

[dunkman23]

Originally Posted by HAMP

I agree with kingofgrills. If I were you I would look into Bi-pole or Di-pole speakers. I think either would work well in your area. Looks like you have the perfect spot for them.

would u put them against the back wall?

[HAMP]

Originally Posted by dunkman23

would u put them against the back wall?

You may have to try to see which sounds best to you, and here is three different ones. From these and how your room is, I think I would like the third option.





If you plan to have it a 7.1 with your current rear speakers, then you would put the bi/di-pole on the side.

[dunkman23]

Originally Posted by HAMP

You may have to try to see which sounds best to you, and here is three different ones. From these and how your room is, I think I would like the third option.

If you plan to have it a 7.1 with your current rear speakers, then you would put the bi/di-pole on the side.

aww man.. sweet......I am really going to look into this..... With di pole or bi poles do you hear a larger difference?

and how high or how low do you mount these

[HAMP]

Originally Posted by dunkman23

aww man.. sweet......I am really going to look into this..... With di pole or bi poles do you hear a larger difference?

and how high or how low do you mount these

You will hear a big difference and I like I said, the way your room is, you will be able to take the full advantage of them. My room the back is open and I know I'm not getting the full advantage, but yet, it's far far better then direct radiating speakers. I have to build a wall.

You would put them near the ceiling and you will get a really nice encompassing sound.

Here is a thread on the subject
https://forum.blu-ray.com/speakers/6...-speakers.html

If you go near the end of the first post, you will see a list in a summary of dis-advantages and advantages.

[dunkman23]

Originally Posted by HAMP

You will hear a big difference and I like I said, the way your room is, you will be able to take the full advantage of them. My room the back is open and I know I'm not getting the full advantage, but yet, it's far far better then direct radiating speakers. I have to build a wall.

You would put them near the ceiling and you will get a really nice encompassing sound.

Here is a thread on the subject
https://forum.blu-ray.com/speakers/6...-speakers.html

If you go near the end of the first post, you will see a list in a summary of dis-advantages and advantages.

thanks man, ur a huge help. I will be testing out bi polars this coming weekend!

[,deeii]

I really like the modern feeling, looks great. I love the couch & the chairs! May I suggest to fill up those walls though ?

[HAMP]

Originally Posted by dunkman23

thanks man, ur a huge help. I will be testing out bi polars this coming weekend!

Just to let you know, most of those type of speakers have a selector on them to become either bi-pole or di-pole.

Even tho you read all that info, you will be able to test out which way you like the best when you listen to them.


I have four of them and all of them are in di-pole mode, but I was told I should have my rear as bi-pole while my sides are di-pole. I haven't gotten around to switching them. Once I do, I have to run Audessey, and haven't felt like doing it.

But I do look forward to see them in your place and hearing what you think.

[dunkman23]

Originally Posted by ,deeii

I really like the modern feeling, looks great. I love the couch & the chairs! May I suggest to fill up those walls though ?

thanks! i want to fill up the walls, but dont know with what.

Originally Posted by HAMP

Just to let you know, most of those type of speakers have a selector on them to become either bi-pole or di-pole.

Even tho you read all that info, you will be able to test out which way you like the best when you listen to them.


I have four of them and all of them are in di-pole mode, but I was told I should have my rear as bi-pole while my sides are di-pole. I haven't gotten around to switching them. Once I do, I have to run Audessey, and haven't felt like doing it.

But I do look forward to see them in your place and hearing what you think.

sweet. Im going to the local shops this weekend. Hopefully BB has some on clearance. lol

[,deeii]

Originally Posted by dunkman23

thanks! i want to fill up the walls, but dont know with what.

Some cool movie posters in a nice frame perhaps?