F16K
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I'm currently running a 5.2 configuration with Monitor Audio Silver RX8's/RX Centre/RX-FX (Di-Pole)/RX-W12 x 2 powered by a Denon AVC-X8500H. I've been contemplating adding additional FX speakers for a 7.2 set up but am curios if its worth the effort? Has anyone made the switch and experienced a noticeable improvement? I do understand results will vary based on room constraints and speakers, just trying to gauge the average experience people have.
When I installed the side speakers, I thought they were supposed to be rears, only as I've learnt more that I've realised they're incorrectly positioned. But tbh they sound great where they are, possibly due to the room layout/size and the speaker design, in reality they are probably less than 1m away from where they ought to be. Which is another reason I'm a little reluctant to jump straight in and purchase another set of speakers.
Before anyone says it, Atmos is in my future! But I can't commit to cutting holes in the ceiling just yet, and it'll prove challenging the current ceiling due to the horrible textured finish. So that's out of the equation for the time being.
Another reason for my hesitation is that most (if not all) broadcast/streamed content is 5.1 which renders the rears somewhat pointless.
Would love to hear peoples experiences of the upgrade and would I could potentially expect.
When I installed the side speakers, I thought they were supposed to be rears, only as I've learnt more that I've realised they're incorrectly positioned. But tbh they sound great where they are, possibly due to the room layout/size and the speaker design, in reality they are probably less than 1m away from where they ought to be. Which is another reason I'm a little reluctant to jump straight in and purchase another set of speakers.
Before anyone says it, Atmos is in my future! But I can't commit to cutting holes in the ceiling just yet, and it'll prove challenging the current ceiling due to the horrible textured finish. So that's out of the equation for the time being.
Another reason for my hesitation is that most (if not all) broadcast/streamed content is 5.1 which renders the rears somewhat pointless.
Would love to hear peoples experiences of the upgrade and would I could potentially expect.