gtiracer
Novice Member
First time poster, long time lurker. Here is my current situation. Note: My usage will be 60% cinema, 40% music (classical, alternative, rock, pop, jazz, hip-hop).
1. Building a new home (walkout ranch). Basement level has a nice large open area (19.5' x 18.5'). Ceiling is 9'.
2. Pretty much locked in on KEF speakers (which models has become the challenge).
3. Planning on mounting an 86" flat panel smack in the middle of the 19.5' wall.
4. Opposite the TV and behind the MLP are 2 windows (I have a solution for glare, so not concerned about that).
5. On either side of the windows will be my rear surrounds. My plan is to wall mount those at 45-50" above the floor.
6. On the left side of the MLP is a full wall (with a doorway at the very corner). This gives me plenty of space to mount a side surround (on the left).
7. On the right side of the MLP there is a large open area (almost the same size as the space I am creating with the HT setup). Because it is open, we are adding a 10" header/beam to provide some "aesthetic" separation between the rooms. Because of this, the right side surround can only be mounted 8" from the ceiling. This means my side surround on the left will have to be at the same height (far above ear position of around 44" from floor).
8. Fronts can either be wall mounted or floor-standing. Same with center channel.
9. 4 atmos ceiling speakers will be installed at appropriate position relative to MLP.
10. Subs will sit on the floor (positioning TBD).
My ideas (that I need help vetting) and also problem/questions are as follows:
1. The height of the side surrounds has me concerned. I planned on using KEF Q350 for rear surrounds and side surrounds. If I do, I might be able to use an after market mount from Rockville Audio to allow for angling of the rear surrounds toward the MLP. It may also allow for about 10-15 degrees of tilt downward toward MLP for the side surrounds. ---OR--- I could use Q350s for the rear surrounds (as I know the mounting solution will enable perfect alignment to MLP) and T101s for the side surrounds (which also means no tilting since they mount flush for proper acoustics. Which of these (or alternatives I haven't considered) would you recommend?
2. I keep debating on what to use for front left, front right, and center channel. Initially thought the Q950s for L, R and Q650c for center. Now debating on the R3s instead (using the S2 stands and Blu-tack) and the r2c for center. Or, (since this is my first new speaker purchase since 1999), do I go R11s for fronts and the r2c for center?
3. Looking for recommendations for sub. I still have my 20+ year old Paradigm sub. I could keep that and add a 2nd sub.
4. Looking for recommendations on an AVR as well. My trusty old Yamaha is still going strong, but is only 5.1 and not up to the task for 7.2.4.
5. Thinking KEF Ci200QRs for the 4 ceiling Atmos speakers. Other thoughts? Ci160QR? Just the Ci200ER at a much better price point?
6. Will having a mix of Q350s for rear, T101 for side, and R series for fronts/center create a terrible tonal imbalance?
Thanks in advance for any/all guidance you can provide.
Brian
1. Building a new home (walkout ranch). Basement level has a nice large open area (19.5' x 18.5'). Ceiling is 9'.
2. Pretty much locked in on KEF speakers (which models has become the challenge).
3. Planning on mounting an 86" flat panel smack in the middle of the 19.5' wall.
4. Opposite the TV and behind the MLP are 2 windows (I have a solution for glare, so not concerned about that).
5. On either side of the windows will be my rear surrounds. My plan is to wall mount those at 45-50" above the floor.
6. On the left side of the MLP is a full wall (with a doorway at the very corner). This gives me plenty of space to mount a side surround (on the left).
7. On the right side of the MLP there is a large open area (almost the same size as the space I am creating with the HT setup). Because it is open, we are adding a 10" header/beam to provide some "aesthetic" separation between the rooms. Because of this, the right side surround can only be mounted 8" from the ceiling. This means my side surround on the left will have to be at the same height (far above ear position of around 44" from floor).
8. Fronts can either be wall mounted or floor-standing. Same with center channel.
9. 4 atmos ceiling speakers will be installed at appropriate position relative to MLP.
10. Subs will sit on the floor (positioning TBD).
My ideas (that I need help vetting) and also problem/questions are as follows:
1. The height of the side surrounds has me concerned. I planned on using KEF Q350 for rear surrounds and side surrounds. If I do, I might be able to use an after market mount from Rockville Audio to allow for angling of the rear surrounds toward the MLP. It may also allow for about 10-15 degrees of tilt downward toward MLP for the side surrounds. ---OR--- I could use Q350s for the rear surrounds (as I know the mounting solution will enable perfect alignment to MLP) and T101s for the side surrounds (which also means no tilting since they mount flush for proper acoustics. Which of these (or alternatives I haven't considered) would you recommend?
2. I keep debating on what to use for front left, front right, and center channel. Initially thought the Q950s for L, R and Q650c for center. Now debating on the R3s instead (using the S2 stands and Blu-tack) and the r2c for center. Or, (since this is my first new speaker purchase since 1999), do I go R11s for fronts and the r2c for center?
3. Looking for recommendations for sub. I still have my 20+ year old Paradigm sub. I could keep that and add a 2nd sub.
4. Looking for recommendations on an AVR as well. My trusty old Yamaha is still going strong, but is only 5.1 and not up to the task for 7.2.4.
5. Thinking KEF Ci200QRs for the 4 ceiling Atmos speakers. Other thoughts? Ci160QR? Just the Ci200ER at a much better price point?
6. Will having a mix of Q350s for rear, T101 for side, and R series for fronts/center create a terrible tonal imbalance?
Thanks in advance for any/all guidance you can provide.
Brian