5.1 speaker configuration for odd shaped room

[bodyguard_29]

I have a bit of an odd shaped room that I am setting up my home theater in. The TV is mounted on a fireplace wall which is angled towards the room, and I would like advice for the best placement of ceiling speakers. Since I can't add attachments, I will do my best to describe the room layout. For the most part the entire room is a rectangle, with the kitchen on one half of the room, and the living room on the other half of the room. I have a sectional couch that faces the TV, which is placed in a corner of the room (the TV is mounted on an angled fireplace wall). I know that a picture would help a lot, but for some reason, I do not have the capability of adding attachments. I guess it has to do with being a new member. I will be placing 5 Polk ceiling speakers in the room, as well as a sub-woofer. What is the best configuration to place the ceiling speakers? Thanks for any help.

 

[rojo]

What happened with this?

Do you already have the speakers? Why in-ceiling?

 

[bodyguard_29]

I am giving this a try. Hopefully this link will work. This is the room configuration.

 

[bodyguard_29]

By the way, I am having the installation of the speakers this weekend. I have done a bit of research the the speakers that I am purchasing, were rated very highly. The reason for installing ceiling speakers is due to the fact that I have a very contemporary house and it would be much cleaner looking to have the speakers in the ceiling.

 

[bodyguard_29]

If this is not the right forum to get this kind of assistance, can someone recommend a forum where I can get assistance? Thank you

 

[rojo]

That is a tricky room. Are you opposed to hanging a center channel speaker above or below the tv? Voices coming from the ceiling might be a little weird.

Can you tell us the model of your Polk speakers? I'm wondering if there are any considerations before offering an opinion -- for example, if the speakers are dipolar.

What will you treat as your primary listening position -- left, center, or right side of the sectional?

What are the dimensions of the room with kitchen?

Do you already have a subwoofer in mind?

What receiver will you be using?

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[bodyguard_29]

The speakers are 5) Polk SC80ipr. The subwoofer is a Polk PSW 110. I have a stone wall that the tv is mounted on, so I was not thinking about adding speakers on that wall, however, the 60" tv is mounted on the wall, so the bottom of the tv is about 6 feet off of the ground, and the top of the tv is about 2 feet from the ceiling. I do have the ability of adding 2 Polk bookshelf speakers on a unit that is on the wall to the right hand side of the tv. The receiver is Sony STR-DN1040. I do move all around the sectional, so I would want to base the best listening position to the center of the sectional. The entire room is about 26' x 11', with the living room portion being about 11' x 11'.
I appreciate you trying to help Rojo.

 

[zieglj01]

I do have the ability of adding 2 Polk bookshelf speakers on a unit that is on the wall to the right hand side of the tv. The receiver is Sony STR-DN1040. I do move all around the sectional, so I would want to base the best listening position to the center of the sectional. The entire room is about 26' x 11', with the living room portion being about 11' x 11'.

What is on the left side of the TV? Sound coming above you from the front speakers,
can be distracting and annoying.

At least think about some flat-panel speakers, that you can hang to the left and right
of the TV, and mount one vertical under the TV.

In ceiling for surround duty can work fine.

Also, I would think about doing better than the Polk PSW-10 sub.

 

[bodyguard_29]

 

[bodyguard_29]

I have added images for references. Some people have told me that I should not use ceiling speakers, while others say that I should. I do want the room to look clean. I could add a sound bar for the front and center sound and then add a sub and ceiling speakers for the rear. Any thoughts on this idea? Also, what is the best sound bar to use? I have a really good receiver, so I could either use a passive soundbar, or one with power. I appreciate any input that you can provide.

 

[rojo]

If you aren't opposed to used, I think this NXG LCR bar would be worth the risk. Its -3dB point is low enough that you could safely set your sub crossover at 80Hz, and I know the satellites from the same series are very impressive. Looks like a steal. If that doesn't interest you, then this Definitive Technology LCR would be my next choice.

Looking at the pictures of your room, the only other alternative I can think of would be to hang wall mount brackets near the ceiling and angle your fronts down, which probably wouldn't sound or look as good.

 

[crossedover]

What's the total budget?

 

[agarwalro]

Since your room layout will prevent proper placement of speakers, and you are inclined to preserve feng shui, it is important to also pick the correct audio solution. Ceiling mounted speakers will be passable for surround duty, but absolute kill joy for front three. Rojo is on the right track with the LCR sound bar recommendation.

 

[zieglj01]

The Boston P400 would be a nice passive SoundBar - let the receiver do the decoding.
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How much budget do you have for a subwoofer?

 

[rojo]

I thought about that Boston, but its f3 could be too high for a seamless blend with an 80Hz crossover point. Since the sub will be going behind the primary listening position, keeping the crossover point low will help keep him from looking over his shoulder for the bass. That's my theory, anyway. I've got dual subs behind me, and getting the blend right wasn't easy.

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[zieglj01]

I thought about that Boston, but its f3 could be too high for a seamless blend with an 80Hz crossover point. Since the sub will be going behind the primary listening position, keeping the crossover point low will help keep him from looking over his shoulder for the bass. That's my theory, anyway.

100 hz crossover should work fine for the Boston.

While Definitive may be a decent option, and they do make some nice stuff - their 60 hz
crossover is too optimistic and they have a long history for that. By some small miracle
the Defintive soundbar may hit 120 hz -3db

Not a lot of options for the OP - however, getting away from TV speakers is the key.

 

[bodyguard_29]

What is everyone's opinion of the Polk Soundbar 500?

 

[zieglj01]

What is everyone's opinion of the Polk Soundbar 500?

I am not a big fan

Also - not impressed with 2-1/2" drivers in the soundbar, or a 6-1/2" subwoofer.

Your call

 

[bodyguard_29]

Are you looking at the Polk 500, or the 5000? The 500 is a passive soundbar and does not include a subwoofer.

I am not a big fan

Also - not impressed with 2-1/2" drivers in the soundbar, or a 6-1/2" subwoofer.

Your call

 

[zieglj01]

Are you looking at the Polk 500, or the 5000? The 500 is a passive soundbar and does not include a subwoofer.

You are right, I looked at the wrong one - what is the price.

All in all, I would not like all the surround channels firing from the front.

Your option, choice and call