What is your speaker configuration? - Blu-ray Forum

SDon1969 · 04-25-2008, 09:47 PM

Allright, I made this poll to get a feel for everyone's speaker configuration - how do you listen to (primarily) your blu-rays? What's your speaker setup? This poll probably exists somewhere but I couldn't track it down, sorry if that's the case. And I apologize in advance for missing any poll options.

Crème Blu-ray · 04-25-2008, 10:24 PM

7.1 baby!

m_tyson · 04-25-2008, 10:28 PM

7.1 receiver. Channels 6 and 7 are front presence speakers. Also have 2 subwoofers and 2 buttkickers.

MPDIEHL · 04-25-2008, 11:02 PM

The main room is set up as a 5.1 I do not have the depth to do side and rear surrounds. I am currently using the 2 "extra" channels to run speakers out on my patio.
My Blu and Oppo are both on HDMI for movies
and the Oppo is also on analog for my SACD's
My receiver and speaker set up is listed below...
Rockin' out with Klipsch

Hecmor · 04-25-2008, 11:12 PM

7.1 my gf says its redickulous. mission occomplished

Hecmor · 04-25-2008, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_tyson

7.1 receiver. Channels 6 and 7 are front presence speakers. Also have 2 subwoofers and 2 buttkickers.

7.2

MatrixS2000 · 04-25-2008, 11:42 PM

7.2 with dual centres...

Since there was no option for 7.1 separates, I voted 7.1 receiver...

Jim L · 04-26-2008, 12:09 AM

I have a 6.1 speaker configuration with a 7.1 capable receiver which has HDMI.

Beta Man · 04-26-2008, 12:34 AM

7.1 I think I was just as happy with 5.1 though.....

B&W 703 Fronts
B&W HTM7 Center
B&W 705 Rears
B&W DS7 Surrounds
Def Tech 14" reference sub

ALL ROSENUT BABY! (except the DS7's and sub obviously because I'm not about to find out what it would cost for a custom order )

My wife thinks it's out-of-control, and I'm using the time while she's gone for a couple hours with the baby, to watch ID4 at the volume it's intended to be watched!!!!!

Still rockin' that 37" 720p Aquos, with NO PLANS to upgrade for a long time!!!!!

I don't have HDMI audio yet though.... so that's a concern

(want those Thiels for the 2-channel still

)

jcdDigix · 04-26-2008, 12:42 AM

7.1 Since Year 2002 (was a Sony STR-DA 4ES). Now still using a STR-DA 7100ES bought 2 1/2 years ago (upgraded from the 5000ES)
With the power of Blu-ray now I can really enjoy the 7.1 channels config in all its glory!

NJ_RAMS_FAN · 04-26-2008, 02:41 AM

5.1... keeping it simple for now...

Blu Haze · 04-26-2008, 04:16 AM

7 point 1.

ManUtd · 04-26-2008, 04:23 AM

I have 5.1 for now but I'm toying with the idea of going wall mounts for all 4 side and rear surrounds.

Blu Haze · 04-27-2008, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hecmor

7.1 my gf says its redickulous. mission occomplished

Thats not that ridiculous...

PS3_Kiwi · 04-27-2008, 05:18 AM

Just upgraded to 7.1. Speakers and Receiver. Well worth it IMO. Kept my JBL sub for now.

prerich · 04-27-2008, 05:21 AM

I have 7.1, but I use 4 subwoofers. I can also use presence speakers if I choose to.

prerich · 04-27-2008, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

7.1 I think I was just as happy with 5.1 though.....

B&W 703 Fronts
B&W HTM7 Center
B&W 705 Rears
B&W DS7 Surrounds
Def Tech 14" reference sub

ALL ROSENUT BABY! (except the DS7's and sub obviously because I'm not about to find out what it would cost for a custom order )

My wife thinks it's out-of-control, and I'm using the time while she's gone for a couple hours with the baby, to watch ID4 at the volume it's intended to be watched!!!!!

Still rockin' that 37" 720p Aquos, with NO PLANS to upgrade for a long time!!!!!

I don't have HDMI audio yet though.... so that's a concern

(want those Thiels for the 2-channel still

)

Thiels? Audiogon is crying for you... beckoning - it keeps calling me man....

P.S. I'm still at 720p also and Lovin' it!!!! Just as the video folks hear no need to move up to better speakers - I see no reason to move up to 1080p!

Obiit · 04-27-2008, 01:44 PM

But you missed out 5.1 (via analogue) which is what i use as well as optical

Blu Haze · 04-27-2008, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prerich

Thiels? Audiogon is crying for you... beckoning - it keeps calling me man....

P.S. I'm still at 720p also and Lovin' it!!!! Just as the video folks hear no need to move up to better speakers - I see no reason to move up to 1080p!

Huge difference for sho. Set my PS3 at 720p then switch back to 1080p. What do i see?
Pixels on 720 and perfection on 1080

richteer · 04-27-2008, 06:59 PM

I'm somewhat embarresed to say that I currently listen to movies through my TV's speakers. [Is this where I go into defensive Bose owner mode? ;-)]

I've only got into AV recently, so most of my cash is tied up in my stereo system. But big upgrades in the AV department are planned for "real soon now"!

View Poll Results: What is your receiver/speaker configuration?
TV Speaker	2	2.02%
Soundbar	1	1.01%
Stereo Receiver	1	1.01%
3.1 Receiver	2	2.02%
SurroundSound Receiver	3	3.03%
5.1 Receiver (via Fiber Optic)	18	18.18%
5.1 Receiver (via HDMI)	29	29.29%
6.1 Receiver	7	7.07%
7.1 Receiver	48	48.48%
Over 7.1	4	4.04%
Double Subwoofers	11	11.11%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 99. You may not vote on this poll

04-25-2008, 09:47 PM	#1
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	What is your speaker configuration? Allright, I made this poll to get a feel for everyone's speaker configuration - how do you listen to (primarily) your blu-rays? What's your speaker setup? This poll probably exists somewhere but I couldn't track it down, sorry if that's the case. And I apologize in advance for missing any poll options. Last edited by SDon1969; 04-25-2008 at 09:51 PM.

04-25-2008, 11:02 PM	#4
MPDIEHL Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Sarasota, FL USA	5.1 with attitude... The main room is set up as a 5.1 I do not have the depth to do side and rear surrounds. I am currently using the 2 "extra" channels to run speakers out on my patio. My Blu and Oppo are both on HDMI for movies and the Oppo is also on analog for my SACD's My receiver and speaker set up is listed below... Rockin' out with Klipsch

04-26-2008, 12:09 AM	#8
Jim L Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2006 Location:Myrtle Beach, SC Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:20	I'll qualify mine a bit I have a 6.1 speaker configuration with a 7.1 capable receiver which has HDMI.

04-26-2008, 02:41 AM	#11
NJ_RAMS_FAN Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2008 Location:North Jersey Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:103	5.1 5.1... keeping it simple for now...

04-25-2008, 10:24 PM	#2
Crème Blu-ray Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:323 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:3	7.1 baby!

04-25-2008, 10:28 PM	#3
m_tyson Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:La Jolla Trading Score:10	7.1 receiver. Channels 6 and 7 are front presence speakers. Also have 2 subwoofers and 2 buttkickers.

04-25-2008, 11:12 PM	#5
Hecmor Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Chicago, IL	7.1 my gf says its redickulous. mission occomplished

04-25-2008, 11:42 PM	#7
MatrixS2000 Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:48 Blu-ray collection:305 Trading Score:6	7.2 with dual centres... Since there was no option for 7.1 separates, I voted 7.1 receiver...

04-26-2008, 12:34 AM	#9
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	7.1 I think I was just as happy with 5.1 though..... B&W 703 Fronts B&W HTM7 Center B&W 705 Rears B&W DS7 Surrounds Def Tech 14" reference sub ALL ROSENUT BABY! (except the DS7's and sub obviously because I'm not about to find out what it would cost for a custom order ) My wife thinks it's out-of-control, and I'm using the time while she's gone for a couple hours with the baby, to watch ID4 at the volume it's intended to be watched!!!!! Still rockin' that 37" 720p Aquos, with NO PLANS to upgrade for a long time!!!!! I don't have HDMI audio yet though.... so that's a concern (want those Thiels for the 2-channel still )

04-26-2008, 12:42 AM	#10
jcdDigix Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:FL 4K collection:202 Blu-ray collection:1075 DVD collection:1341 Digital collection:3 iTunes collection:134 Blu-ray reviews:7	7.1 Since Year 2002 (was a Sony STR-DA 4ES). Now still using a STR-DA 7100ES bought 2 1/2 years ago (upgraded from the 5000ES) With the power of Blu-ray now I can really enjoy the 7.1 channels config in all its glory!

04-26-2008, 04:16 AM	#12
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	7 point 1.

04-26-2008, 04:23 AM	#13
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	I have 5.1 for now but I'm toying with the idea of going wall mounts for all 4 side and rear surrounds.

04-27-2008, 05:18 AM	#15
PS3_Kiwi Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Christchurch, New Zealand 4K collection:173 Blu-ray collection:173 iTunes collection:564 Trading Score:5	Just upgraded to 7.1. Speakers and Receiver. Well worth it IMO. Kept my JBL sub for now.

04-27-2008, 05:21 AM	#16
prerich Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:50 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I have 7.1, but I use 4 subwoofers. I can also use presence speakers if I choose to.

04-27-2008, 01:44 PM	#18
Obiit Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Oldham, UK Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	But you missed out 5.1 (via analogue) which is what i use as well as optical

04-27-2008, 06:59 PM	#20
richteer Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Kelowna, BC Trading Score:1	I'm somewhat embarresed to say that I currently listen to movies through my TV's speakers. [Is this where I go into defensive Bose owner mode? ;-)] I've only got into AV recently, so most of my cash is tied up in my stereo system. But big upgrades in the AV department are planned for "real soon now"!

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