JPK123
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Hoping to get some opinions here. I have attached a photo of the room to give you some idea.
Preferably I want a single sub-woofer, so I am leaning towards the SVS PB-2000. The issue is that my wife has a say in the decor of this room, therefore a PB-2000 would not be acceptable anywhere in the room except for under the custom AV Rack that is being built between the cupboards.
The reasoning here, is that the 'ash' finish isnt the nicest and its a big unit.
From an aesthetics point of view, under the AV Rack/Shelving is an excellent place to put it. This would by far be the most preferable outcome for all parties.
Failing that, there is far more placement flexibility with an SB-2000 as its smaller and comes in a black gloss finish. The other point is I could put one in the above position later on (funds permitting) if I go with a 2nd sub-woofer.
The main issue with buying the PB-2000 to 'try it out' is that if it doesn't work well in that placement I will have to sell it and take a loss before buying an SB-2000 for placement elsewhere in the room (no 45 day trial where I live).
So, my questions are:
1. The PB-2000 would essentially be firing straight at my feet from the left and is obviously not grouped with the front sound stage. Is this going to be a major problem?
2. Would the PB-2000 'pressurise' this size room well? Would the SB-2000?
3. Could crossing over my LCR at approx 60hz fix any localisation issues? Could this then create receiver power issues with demanding soundtracks as I am not getting separates so will have power limitations?
Other points that might help?
- Ceiling height is 2.7m with a bulkhead at the back of the room where it drops to 2.4m.
- Speakers I think I have decided on are KEF Q350s for mains, Q650C, T101 x4 for surrounds and Ci130QR x4 for Atmos. Still deciding on receiver, but it wont be anything too expensive. Onkyo RZ3100, Onkyo RZ830 + 2 channel amp or maybe a Marantz 8012.
- Floor carpeted, room soundproofed, glass is sound treated double glazing with cellular 'acoustic' blinds.
- Will have one 'acoustic panel' picture across from the ideal sub-woofer location (between the two windows). No other sound deadening or bass traps as I wont be allowed them
-95% movie watching
Preferably I want a single sub-woofer, so I am leaning towards the SVS PB-2000. The issue is that my wife has a say in the decor of this room, therefore a PB-2000 would not be acceptable anywhere in the room except for under the custom AV Rack that is being built between the cupboards.
The reasoning here, is that the 'ash' finish isnt the nicest and its a big unit.
From an aesthetics point of view, under the AV Rack/Shelving is an excellent place to put it. This would by far be the most preferable outcome for all parties.
Failing that, there is far more placement flexibility with an SB-2000 as its smaller and comes in a black gloss finish. The other point is I could put one in the above position later on (funds permitting) if I go with a 2nd sub-woofer.
The main issue with buying the PB-2000 to 'try it out' is that if it doesn't work well in that placement I will have to sell it and take a loss before buying an SB-2000 for placement elsewhere in the room (no 45 day trial where I live).
So, my questions are:
1. The PB-2000 would essentially be firing straight at my feet from the left and is obviously not grouped with the front sound stage. Is this going to be a major problem?
2. Would the PB-2000 'pressurise' this size room well? Would the SB-2000?
3. Could crossing over my LCR at approx 60hz fix any localisation issues? Could this then create receiver power issues with demanding soundtracks as I am not getting separates so will have power limitations?
Other points that might help?
- Ceiling height is 2.7m with a bulkhead at the back of the room where it drops to 2.4m.
- Speakers I think I have decided on are KEF Q350s for mains, Q650C, T101 x4 for surrounds and Ci130QR x4 for Atmos. Still deciding on receiver, but it wont be anything too expensive. Onkyo RZ3100, Onkyo RZ830 + 2 channel amp or maybe a Marantz 8012.
- Floor carpeted, room soundproofed, glass is sound treated double glazing with cellular 'acoustic' blinds.
- Will have one 'acoustic panel' picture across from the ideal sub-woofer location (between the two windows). No other sound deadening or bass traps as I wont be allowed them
-95% movie watching
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