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[Vortex189]

This is what I was thinking. I think this will be respectable without breaking the bank.

 

[everettT]

This is what I was thinking. I think this will be respectable without breaking the bank.

I'd get a different subwoofer as there are a couple of good units that are cheaper and better. Can you use a single Unfi as your center channel (if they will sell a single)? Otherwise it looks OK.

 

[Vortex189]

I'd get a different subwoofer as there are a couple of good units that are cheaper and better. Can you use a single Unfi as your center channel (if they will sell a single)? Otherwise it looks OK.

The center is a single one. I looked since it's a bit confusing.

 

[everettT]

The center is a single one. I looked since it's a bit confusing.

Yes, and sound wise it would be better to use a single unfi bookshelf spearker vs this particular center channel if space and availability were not an issue.

 

[Vortex189]

Ahh I get it, I probably can get a single uni-fi speaker.

 

[everettT]

Ahh I get it, I probably can get a single uni-fi speaker.

It would sound much better that way.
How large is your room BTW? LxWxH including openings to other rooms.

 

[Vortex189]

It would sound much better that way.
How large is your room BTW? LxWxH including openings to other rooms.

It's not very big, I'm going to get measurements when I get home. I might just get a different brand center. Maybe a klipsch. Also, 12 or 14 gauge wire?

 

[Vortex189]

It would sound much better that way.
How large is your room BTW? LxWxH including openings to other rooms.

I think maybe 14x12 with 8ft ceilings

 

[everettT]

It's not very big, I'm going to get measurements when I get home. I might just get a different brand center. Maybe a klipsch. Also, 12 or 14 gauge wire?

Actually that center will work if the bookshelve doesn't. I mistook it as the debut center not the unifi. 12 or 14 would be OK for the front 3, and 12 for the surrounds.

 

[everettT]

I think maybe 14x12 with 8ft ceilings

I'd get this sub for that size room.

Monolith by Monoprice M-10 V2 10in THX Certified Select 500 Watt Powered Subwoofer - Monoprice.com

Monolith™ by Monoprice™10" THX® Certified Select 500‑Watt Powered SubwooferMassive Output. Low Distortion. THX® Certified.The Monolith™ THX® Certified Select S

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[Teetertotter?]

I wonder what he decided on. Matched front Elac's would be nice. Side/rear surrounds, can be of what you want.

Front L/R speakers, you might want the tweeters at ear level. The center channel at ear level too. I might suggest the side surround tweeters, about 22" above ear level and a bit behind. Your personal room acoustics play a major part for overall sound quality too.

The Elac's you have shown, can be placed anywhere and will be a matter of positioning.
HOW TO Set Up a 5.1 HOME THEATER Surround Sound Speaker System in 2020 - Bing video
5.1 & 7.1 Surround Sound Speaker System Setup & Placement Guide (fluance.com)

 

[Vortex189]

I wonder what he decided on. Matched front Elac's would be nice. Side/rear surrounds, can be of what you want.

Front L/R speakers, you might want the tweeters at ear level. The center channel at ear level too. I might suggest the side surround tweeters, about 22" above ear level and a bit behind. Your personal room acoustics play a major part for overall sound quality too.

The Elac's you have shown, can be placed anywhere and will be a matter of positioning.
HOW TO Set Up a 5.1 HOME THEATER Surround Sound Speaker System in 2020 - Bing video
5.1 & 7.1 Surround Sound Speaker System Setup & Placement Guide (fluance.com)

I ended up getting 2 elac uni-fi 2.0 ub52 for the front and a denon AVR-x2700H. I'm going to get the uni-fi center. I am still undecided between cheaper rears or just using ub52 for the rears as well. I haven't decided on a sub yet. Using all 12 gauge wire that will run inside cable raceway.

 

[lovinthehd]

What subs are you considering?

 

[Vortex189]

What subs are you considering?

Anything around 600 each.

 

[Vortex189]

I wanted to do it right and be happy with it so I got rid of the budget and decided to just build it a little at a time since I'm paying cash for it and don't have a lot of money. So I'm buying different parts every 2 weeks.

 

[everettT]

so I got rid of the budget

 

[lovinthehd]

Anything around 600 each.

Well, seems if you spend $50 more you could get the Monolith M-10....the $500 entry point subs seem to be more like $700 these days, too....

 

[snakeeyes]

Another sub to look at is the HSU VTF2 mk5

Award-Winning & Budget Subwoofers

Discover HSU Research’s award-winning subwoofers—engineered for powerful, accurate bass at budget-friendly prices. Explore our top-rated budget subwoofers and speakers by Dr. Hsu to elevate your home theater and music experience today.

www.hsuresearch.com

 

[lovinthehd]

Another sub to look at is the HSU VTF2 mk5

Award-Winning & Budget Subwoofers

Discover HSU Research’s award-winning subwoofers—engineered for powerful, accurate bass at budget-friendly prices. Explore our top-rated budget subwoofers and speakers by Dr. Hsu to elevate your home theater and music experience today.

www.hsuresearch.com

That was the other one I looked up....but with shipping is 750....

 

[Vortex189]

I might run 2 of these