Hi!
I'm a complete newbie trying to setup a HT/Gaming room. I would greatly appreciate your inputs on what I'm planning to do. Our audio background is very modest...tv speakers! We are looking to make our first steps in the real audio world. We do not require anything to fancy or costly. But we do want to hear everything that should be heard.
What we have so far:
- The amplifier is a Pioneer VSX-830-K
- The screen will be 110 inches using a projector BenQ HT 2050 installed 14 feet from the screen
- The dimensions of the room are in average 24'7'' x 20'9'' x 8'. It's not a perfect rectangle. Approximately 4100 cubic feet.
Restrictions:
- All wires already installed in wall/ceiling, so the 3 front must be on-wall speakers and the 2 rear must be in-ceiling (preferably) or on-ceiling with brackets.
- Budget is 1000-1500$CAN.
A retail store was trying to push on us a Bose Acoustimass 10 v5 @ 800$CAN. After reading several posts...we are going to choose something else.
Here's what I have in mind:
- LCR to be 3x Paradigm Cinema 200
- For the rear speakers, 2x Klipsh R-1650-C or Polk Audio RC80i or Paradigm PV-60R
- Sub to be Paradigm Cinema Sub
Few questions:
- Is it ok to get two different brands for front and rear speakers?
- Will my Pioneer amplifier do a decent job with these speakers? There's no way I'll be able to test the whole system before actually installing it at home. I've heard some amplifier brands do a better job with some specific speaker brands...don't know if it's true!?
- Is my room to big for this setup?
- Is it a viable setup?
- Is there any major concerns?
Any inputs or comments will be greatly appreciated!
Mike
I'm a complete newbie trying to setup a HT/Gaming room. I would greatly appreciate your inputs on what I'm planning to do. Our audio background is very modest...tv speakers! We are looking to make our first steps in the real audio world. We do not require anything to fancy or costly. But we do want to hear everything that should be heard.
What we have so far:
- The amplifier is a Pioneer VSX-830-K
- The screen will be 110 inches using a projector BenQ HT 2050 installed 14 feet from the screen
- The dimensions of the room are in average 24'7'' x 20'9'' x 8'. It's not a perfect rectangle. Approximately 4100 cubic feet.
Restrictions:
- All wires already installed in wall/ceiling, so the 3 front must be on-wall speakers and the 2 rear must be in-ceiling (preferably) or on-ceiling with brackets.
- Budget is 1000-1500$CAN.
A retail store was trying to push on us a Bose Acoustimass 10 v5 @ 800$CAN. After reading several posts...we are going to choose something else.
Here's what I have in mind:
- LCR to be 3x Paradigm Cinema 200
- For the rear speakers, 2x Klipsh R-1650-C or Polk Audio RC80i or Paradigm PV-60R
- Sub to be Paradigm Cinema Sub
Few questions:
- Is it ok to get two different brands for front and rear speakers?
- Will my Pioneer amplifier do a decent job with these speakers? There's no way I'll be able to test the whole system before actually installing it at home. I've heard some amplifier brands do a better job with some specific speaker brands...don't know if it's true!?
- Is my room to big for this setup?
- Is it a viable setup?
- Is there any major concerns?
Any inputs or comments will be greatly appreciated!
Mike