2nd row setup

[vsidhu]

I searched the forums for this and even Google but could not find any solid info on this topic. I always have a lot of people over to watch movies. I have seating for 6-7 people (sofa:3or4, loveseat:2, chair:1) The love seat is perpendicular to the right main speaker and in line with it (slightly out of its firing range and the right surrounds firing range). This makes for a dull movie experience when compared to the other seats in the room and one stiff neck at the end. I do not have enough room to move the giant mains farther apart (not even an inch, due to pool table).

I was thinking of placing the loveseat/chair behind the sofa (main seating/sweet spot) on raised platform (14-18 inches). I'm thinking 2 feet of leg room from cushion to back of sofa. How would the speaker placement for the surrounds work if I were to do this? Calibration (YPAO)? Pros/cons?

Speakers: 5.1 (regular surrounds) (receiver is 7.2 capable, but wallet won't be for a while)

[Big Daddy]

You can buy a platform bed to do the job. Cover it with carpet or anything else you like. SouthShore Furniture is the main manufacturer.
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3714...edium=datafeed
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3465...54and-Moulding
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3618...60and-Moulding
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3267...54and-Moulding
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3434...60and-Moulding
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3714...edium=datafeed

You can buy the above from Sears (only online) at much lower prices:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...2332000P?mv=rr

You can order custom size platforms here:
http://www.conductorsbox.com/Products.html

Industrial Plastic Platforms:
http://www.spcindustrial.com/flooring.html#f-aal

Go to Home Depot or Lowes and Build it yourself.
How to Build:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2309283_buil...paign=yssp_art

As far as calibration is concerned, it should not be a problem, particularly if you have bipolar surround speakers. The Calibration program on many new receivers work for 6 or more seating positions. You can always fine tune it manually.

[vsidhu]

I see the benefit of bipolars in this situation, but I am missing a few walls right now (unfinished basement). Anyway, I will place the loveseat in the back and raise it with a few bricks to see if I can get a good balance for the two rows. If it works out I will probably buy the platform bed for $100. It will come in handy when relatives come over to visit. I also have an old box spring that I can use with some extra plywood, which will probably cut down on vibration.

[obiwopkenobi62]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

You can buy a platform bed to do the job. Cover it with a carpet or anything else you like. SouthShore Furniture is the main manufacturer.
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3714...edium=datafeed
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3465...54and-Moulding
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3618...60and-Moulding
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3267...54and-Moulding
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3434...60and-Moulding
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3714...edium=datafeed

You can buy the above from Sears (only online) at much lower prices:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...2332000P?mv=rr

You can order custom size platforms here:
http://www.conductorsbox.com/Products.html

Industrial Plastic Platforms:
http://www.spcindustrial.com/flooring.html#f-aal

Go to Home Depot or Lowes and Build it yourself.
How to Build:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2309283_buil...paign=yssp_art

As far as calibration is concerned, it should not be a problem, particularly if you have bipolar surround speakers. The Calibration program on many new receivers work for 6 or more seating positions. You can always fine tune it manually.

You could build a platform yourself for much less money. I built one in my old house. It was 10 feet long, 6 feet from front to back and about a foot high. The couches had 6 inch legs so it was a nice rise for the folks in the back. I had a fairly big room also. The platform cost me about 50.00 to 100.00 bucks to make. 2X4's and 1/4 " plywood, then something to cover it with.

[Beta Man]

I built mine myself, the picture is blurry..... but it has since been carpeted




Total cost "FREE" used materials left-over from other projects.

[crackinhedz]

Beta, I just have to ask.

how cummfy are those seats?!!

[kingofgrills]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

You can buy a platform bed to do the job. Cover it with carpet or anything else you like. SouthShore Furniture is the main manufacturer.
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3714...edium=datafeed
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3465...54and-Moulding
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3618...60and-Moulding
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3267...54and-Moulding
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3434...60and-Moulding
http://www.justmyshopping.com/1/3714...edium=datafeed

You can buy the above from Sears (only online) at much lower prices:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...2332000P?mv=rr

You can order custom size platforms here:
http://www.conductorsbox.com/Products.html

Industrial Plastic Platforms:
http://www.spcindustrial.com/flooring.html#f-aal

Go to Home Depot or Lowes and Build it yourself.
How to Build:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2309283_buil...paign=yssp_art

As far as calibration is concerned, it should not be a problem, particularly if you have bipolar surround speakers. The Calibration program on many new receivers work for 6 or more seating positions. You can always fine tune it manually.

Wow, using a platform bed as a 2nd row riser is a great idea! My wife and I have been looking around at theater seats, and haven't landed on a seating configuration / solution that we're happy with. We like the idea of theater seats, but having a single row doesn't provide enough seating. Using a sectional, or couch / loveseat combo, may compromise things too much if you're sitting on the side.

I think I'll need to take some measurements.