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Hi All
I currently have a 5.1 system based on my Arcam P7 power amp - with my front monitor Audios bi-amped, and the thre remaining channels driving my gold Centre and my Silver rears bought in 2004.
I am debating wether to upgrade to a 7.1. I wasn't sure whether this should go in the speaker thread or amplifiers or....
But I chose the amps/receivers as there maybe many people out there debating whether the upgrade to 7.1 is a worthy up-grade?!?!?!?
There are several hurdles for this..
Please refer to the link below for pictures of the room but essentially my room is approx.. 5 M wide and 4.5 meters deep and is effectively a square other than the little indent on the back left looking at the screen for access to the balcony.
I understand the speakers that i would be adding would be mounted along the sides. For logistical reasons this would be along the sides in-front of the main seating areas.
Because of the window, the one on the left hand side would have to be mounted below the window between a wall and a dining table! On the right hand side, due to a wooden partion door which is never opened the speaker would also be infront of the main seating postion and much closer to the ceiling.
So my questions are...
Is it worth the increase in the number of speakers?
Finally I am contemplating an upgrade of my processor possibly the marantz AV7005 or the Onkyo SSC5008.
Comments, thoughts and suggestions please.
Adrian
I currently have a 5.1 system based on my Arcam P7 power amp - with my front monitor Audios bi-amped, and the thre remaining channels driving my gold Centre and my Silver rears bought in 2004.
I am debating wether to upgrade to a 7.1. I wasn't sure whether this should go in the speaker thread or amplifiers or....
But I chose the amps/receivers as there maybe many people out there debating whether the upgrade to 7.1 is a worthy up-grade?!?!?!?
There are several hurdles for this..
- I need to buy a new stereo power-amp to drive the new speakers.
- I will need to invest in new speakers preferably in a cherry finish to match the room decor.
- Finally unsure where I would mount the speakers.
Please refer to the link below for pictures of the room but essentially my room is approx.. 5 M wide and 4.5 meters deep and is effectively a square other than the little indent on the back left looking at the screen for access to the balcony.
I understand the speakers that i would be adding would be mounted along the sides. For logistical reasons this would be along the sides in-front of the main seating areas.
Because of the window, the one on the left hand side would have to be mounted below the window between a wall and a dining table! On the right hand side, due to a wooden partion door which is never opened the speaker would also be infront of the main seating postion and much closer to the ceiling.
So my questions are...
Is it worth the increase in the number of speakers?
- If the answer is yes, where is the best place to mount them in my room?
- What sort of power amp should I look for, there are a couple of 5 channel power amps goind in the classifies but it all adds cash issues!
- Finally what speakers should I get at the moment? An extreme solution would be to buy a new pair of Monito Audio GRFX speakers and move the existing onse down the side
Finally I am contemplating an upgrade of my processor possibly the marantz AV7005 or the Onkyo SSC5008.
Comments, thoughts and suggestions please.
Adrian