I've had an Acoustic Energy Evo 7.1 setup for a few years now and thoroughly enjoyed it. In the last year I have moved my home cinema to a smaller 5x3m room and as such space is a bit more restricted.
I still have the 7.1 setup but am considering removing the centre back speakers and reverting to a 5.1 setup for a couple of reasons:
1) I need two speakers and stands for my studio room and rather than spending money on a new pair, my existing AE Evo One's should do a fine job.
2) Although I love the rear centre channel from a 7.1 setup, there isn't enough content to make use of it.
3) The room does look a bit cluttered with so many speakers along the back wall.
I think I may have already talked myself into the change but wondered if I've missed something crucial about a 7.1 setup. Incidentally, I will be upgrading my receiver (currently a Denon AVR-2805) to a new HD receiver in the next three months.
I still have the 7.1 setup but am considering removing the centre back speakers and reverting to a 5.1 setup for a couple of reasons:
1) I need two speakers and stands for my studio room and rather than spending money on a new pair, my existing AE Evo One's should do a fine job.
2) Although I love the rear centre channel from a 7.1 setup, there isn't enough content to make use of it.
3) The room does look a bit cluttered with so many speakers along the back wall.
I think I may have already talked myself into the change but wondered if I've missed something crucial about a 7.1 setup. Incidentally, I will be upgrading my receiver (currently a Denon AVR-2805) to a new HD receiver in the next three months.
