Nemo128

Nemo128

Audioholic Field Marshall
Well, the woman (architect) gets too caught up in details, and I've been telling people I'd supply the floor plan. Here's the current version:

http://web.njit.edu/~clc2/plan.PDF

It needs dimensions, hopefully she'll get around to it.

I'll post photos as soon as I've got time to take some. This is more for advice on the layout and on the system I'm using.
 
Djizasse

Djizasse

Senior Audioholic
You don't seem to have another option. I think the current plan is the best.
Little adjustments can be made on the height and position of the rear channels, but again, I doubt it would look as good.
 
Nemo128

Nemo128

Audioholic Field Marshall
Yeah, we're hopefully making a huge tweak soon. A new house. =)

Other than that, I made the best of it I think, but I'm open to suggestions... that have high WAF...
 
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jostenmeat

Audioholic Spartan
that have high WAF...
Welp. That's the tough part. Some very non-WAF ideas could be to:

-pull speakers away from boundaries some more.

-including pulling away the speakers forward a bit, respective to the cabinet.

-loading the sidewall with broadband absorption

-trapping the front right corner for bass.

Otherwise, I don't think I can help you. Maybe someone will pull a magic trick out of their hat. Your case of the asymmetrical room is all too common. I deal with that too.

As for the rear speakers, I only worry about the very close proximity. I don't know if it's possible, or worth it to you, but you can try some ceiling mounted speakers.
 
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westcott

Audioholic General
The biggest concern I have is that the seating position is in the center of the room. This is usually an audio null area and is probably the least desirable seating position.

If the L shaped counter can be moved or deleted, it would allow for a more recommended 2/3 back seating position.

The right wall will definately need acoustic treatment but the asymetrical layout may actually help overall acoustics.

I would suggest placing the rear surround speakers higher up and even with the listening position. I would hang them from the ceiling. Their placement is more crucial to the sides than their final height placement (final placement is also determined by speaker design).

Sub placement will be the most critical and placing it catycorner to the prime listening position would be a good starting point for testing. I would not be too concerned with furniture placement until this testing was completed. Then, you can work the furniture as best you can around the subwoofer placement as it will have an equal, if not greater effect than the center channel placement.

I always recommend audio testing before placing furniture. You may have to make some compromises but at least you have a starting point that is optimal. Trying to design an audio system around a predetermined furniture layout is a step backwards and is rarely a recoverable design.

Here is a link that to Harman International. Some good white papers to mull over before commiting to prewiring and furniture selection.

Whitepapers
 
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Dr. Noisewater

Audiophyte
Happy wife, happy life. Let her know you're making some sound sacifices this time, but next time good sound comes first.
 
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Yamaheart

Full Audioholic
You don't seem to have another option. I think the current plan is the best.
Little adjustments can be made on the height and position of the rear channels, but again, I doubt it would look as good.
Djizasse is right, I think that is the best lay out right there. Since your do not have the left wall, just like me. Not having a left wall, I dont know if that gonna affects the sound? Thanks
 
Nemo128

Nemo128

Audioholic Field Marshall
All good suggestions.

The biggest concern I have is that the seating position is in the center of the room. This is usually an audio null area and is probably the least desirable seating position.

If the L shaped counter can be moved or deleted, it would allow for a more recommended 2/3 back seating position.
It's the computer desk. It can't go any farther back because of the closet door. Everything is pretty much as we could fit it all. We had all our furniture before we moved, we're not buying anything until we buy a house.

I would suggest placing the rear surround speakers higher up and even with the listening position. I would hang them from the ceiling. Their placement is more crucial to the sides than their final height placement (final placement is also determined by speaker design).
The surround speakers are ear height with the couch. They are really close, and the surround effects are felt pretty serious.

Sub placement will be the most critical and placing it catycorner to the prime listening position would be a good starting point for testing. I would not be too concerned with furniture placement until this testing was completed. Then, you can work the furniture as best you can around the subwoofer placement as it will have an equal, if not greater effect than the center channel placement.
The subs are integrated into the towers. They're facing each other, it's ok for now.

I'm considering selling the system and replacing it with a full Mythos set. Since they're not bipolar, they might work better. Honestly it sounds good, I do feel depth and bass lacking, but they sound crystal. Plus for now, we don't play loud, even when we watch movies. We're nice neighbors to have. :)
 
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