Hey guys/gals I'm looking for some advice on home theater system. Im in the process of finishing my basement and pre-wiring it for a 7.2.4 system. My current budget is $3200 for the speakers and receiver. The theater will size is 21'x14' with a 8.5' ceiling with a small 36sqft entry to the room.
At this point I'm looking for a 7.1.4 system and open to ideas and open to starting with a smaller system with the ability to expand.
This is what I have come up with so far (nothing set in stone)
Klipsch RP-450C (Center Channel)
Klipsch RP-280F (Front L&R)
Klipsch SPL-120 (sub)
Klipsch RP-400M (Rear Channel)
Klipsch RP-402s (Surround Speakers)
Polk Audio RC60i (in ceiling atmos)
denon avr-x3600h (receiver)
Thanks for the advise ahead a time!
Prewire...yes...prewire for the maximum # of speakers in your proposed 7.2.4 system.
Speakers...these will be the most important part of the system.. If the system will be primarily for movies, you don't need to be as critical with speakers. The Klipsch are fine imo.
If listening to music in a critical way (focusing on little else while listening, meaning you hear the subtle details of the music) then maybe you want to look at some other options. Generally speaking Klipsch speakers are on the bright side...certain genres such as rock sound good to even great, whereas other genres such as jazz, female vocals, etc. might not sound as true to the recording.
7.1...if the room depth is 21' you should be okay with 4 surround speakers....just keep in mind that you need some spacing (5+' is ideal) from the side surrounds and the rear surrounds.
The biggest issue I see with 7.1 HT systems. Most people rarely playback 7.1 content...they play mostly 5.1 content. Figure out how you plan on getting your movie content...if you plan on streaming, there will not be very many 7.1 titles available.
So...if you go 7.1...plan on renting or purchasing your 7.1 movie content.