Atari2600
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Hi All
I am looking for help and advice on what is the best speaker placement especially for my surround speakers for a bedroom that i have started to convert into a mini cinema / games console room.
I say the word "mini" because (a) the room is small and (b) i am not looking to set up a reference level system, but i do want to achieve the best possible sound stage i can gain with what i have got to play with.
The sound system i am looking to set up is Dolby Atmos but i am not sure whether i can have a 5.1.4 setup due to the size of the room and also to do with the seating position - Sofa being back against the wall with no physical space for any rear back surround speakers.
With this in mind im looking at setting up a 5.1.2 sound system ? - If you believe a 5.1.4 system can be successfully achieved in this room then please do share your knowledge.
I already own the front main speakers L+C+R and a subwoofer as this is all coming from my living room.
Monitor Audio R90 Fronts (series 1)
Monitor Audio R225 / R250 Centre (series 1) can not remember the model, its either one!
BK XXLS400-DF Subwoofer
For the surround speakers i have decided to buy the well reviewed and discussed Cambridge Audio Minx Mini series speaker, I just cannot decide whether to buy the single cubes or the twin cube speakers - I guess this is a discussion for another time!
For the ceiling speakers i am looking at the Cambridge Audio Minx C46, I could possibly look at buy the 6" speakers as an alternative depending on how deep the speakers would be and would they fit in my ceiling ?
(Note that all the surround speakers are small in size - this is because i am having to go down the discrete and minimalist look and due to the size of the room) Ultimately i do not want to compromise on sound quality or accurate sound stage.
I would like to keep it all as close to Dolby's recommended specifications (speaker placement and angles) However speaker angles at this moment in time i am not overly concerned, as i believe i can achieve this.
It is the correct speaker placement that is the priority.
Please see attached of all drawing plans of the room layout including measurements and possibly where i think of placing the speakers.
Kind regards and thank you in advance for your help.
Room Layout with Full Measurements
Back Wall view with potential surround speaker placement
Left side Wall view with potential surround speaker placement
Right side Wall view with potential surround speaker placement
Front view Layout
Were I potentially think the speakers would all go ?
I am looking for help and advice on what is the best speaker placement especially for my surround speakers for a bedroom that i have started to convert into a mini cinema / games console room.
I say the word "mini" because (a) the room is small and (b) i am not looking to set up a reference level system, but i do want to achieve the best possible sound stage i can gain with what i have got to play with.
The sound system i am looking to set up is Dolby Atmos but i am not sure whether i can have a 5.1.4 setup due to the size of the room and also to do with the seating position - Sofa being back against the wall with no physical space for any rear back surround speakers.
With this in mind im looking at setting up a 5.1.2 sound system ? - If you believe a 5.1.4 system can be successfully achieved in this room then please do share your knowledge.
I already own the front main speakers L+C+R and a subwoofer as this is all coming from my living room.
Monitor Audio R90 Fronts (series 1)
Monitor Audio R225 / R250 Centre (series 1) can not remember the model, its either one!
BK XXLS400-DF Subwoofer
For the surround speakers i have decided to buy the well reviewed and discussed Cambridge Audio Minx Mini series speaker, I just cannot decide whether to buy the single cubes or the twin cube speakers - I guess this is a discussion for another time!
For the ceiling speakers i am looking at the Cambridge Audio Minx C46, I could possibly look at buy the 6" speakers as an alternative depending on how deep the speakers would be and would they fit in my ceiling ?
(Note that all the surround speakers are small in size - this is because i am having to go down the discrete and minimalist look and due to the size of the room) Ultimately i do not want to compromise on sound quality or accurate sound stage.
I would like to keep it all as close to Dolby's recommended specifications (speaker placement and angles) However speaker angles at this moment in time i am not overly concerned, as i believe i can achieve this.
It is the correct speaker placement that is the priority.
Please see attached of all drawing plans of the room layout including measurements and possibly where i think of placing the speakers.
Kind regards and thank you in advance for your help.
Room Layout with Full Measurements
Back Wall view with potential surround speaker placement
Left side Wall view with potential surround speaker placement
Right side Wall view with potential surround speaker placement
Front view Layout
Were I potentially think the speakers would all go ?