Help with speaker selection.

[zieglj01]

Dimensions: 25.0"(h) x 18.0"(w) x 26.0"(d). Too big. Any comparable with smaller form factor?

sjm

If you want to sacriface some of the low end - this is about the only
non ID sub, that I would think about - NHT
http://www.nhthifi.com/Subwoofer-home-theater-B-12d?sc=12&category=3779

 

[sjm01]

I can not speak for Rogersound speakers - I do know that Boston is good.
I would not go any smaller for surrounds.

Just want to make sure I understood this correct. When you say you would not go any smaller for surrounds, do you mean not smaller than HSI 455 or smaller than the front (HSI 485)?

sjm

 

[zieglj01]

Just want to make sure I understood this correct. When you say you would not go any smaller for surrounds, do you mean not smaller than HSI 455 or smaller than the front (HSI 485)?

sjm

I would go bigger than the 455, for the fronts.
I would not go smaller than the 455, for surrounds.

 

[sjm01]

I would go bigger than the 455, for the fronts.
I would not go smaller than the 455, for surrounds.

According to Polk Audio site Polk Audio - Education, FAQ & Advice, Technology Overviews and Technical White Papers..
"If your seating area adjoins the rear wall, or if you cannot place speakers on the side wall, you'll have to position the speakers on the rear wall (Fig. X). In this case, bi-directional (bi- or di-pole) speakers are recommended, since they will produce the most diffuse effect. If you use front-firing speakers, do not aim them at the audience as one would a front speaker, but point them straight forward so the sound projects past the audience (figure below). Another option is to mount in-wall speakers in the ceiling, aiming them downward at the listening area."

They seem to recommend ceiling surround left and right speaker instead of mounting speaker on rear wall.

 

[sjm01]

I would go bigger than the 455, for the fronts.
I would not go smaller than the 455, for surrounds.

According to Polk Audio web site....
"If your seating area adjoins the rear wall, or if you cannot place speakers on the side wall, you'll have to position the speakers on the rear wall (Fig. X). In this case, bi-directional (bi- or di-pole) speakers are recommended, since they will produce the most diffuse effect. If you use front-firing speakers, do not aim them at the audience as one would a front speaker, but point them straight forward so the sound projects past the audience (figure below). Another option is to mount in-wall speakers in the ceiling, aiming them downward at the listening area."

They seem to suggest ceiling surroud left and right speaker rather than mounting on rear wall.

sjm

 

[sjm01]

According to Polk Audio web site....
"If your seating area adjoins the rear wall, or if you cannot place speakers on the side wall, you'll have to position the speakers on the rear wall (Fig. X). In this case, bi-directional (bi- or di-pole) speakers are recommended, since they will produce the most diffuse effect. If you use front-firing speakers, do not aim them at the audience as one would a front speaker, but point them straight forward so the sound projects past the audience (figure below). Another option is to mount in-wall speakers in the ceiling, aiming them downward at the listening area."

They seem to suggest ceiling surroud left and right speaker rather than mounting on rear wall.

sjm

Someone please help with final selection for surroud. I have a wall right behind my sofa:
Boston Acoustic HSI 475 in-wall vs HSI 470 in-ceilng? (would prefer in-ceiliing for rear).

The rest of the system will be:
HSI 485 for front
HSI 455W2 for center
HSU VTF-15H for subwoofer.

I need to order this right away as they are closing ceiling and walls fast.

sjm

 

[jonnythan]

Do you have side walls you can put them on?

 

[sjm01]

Do you have side walls you can put them on?

Only on one side.

sjm

 

[jonnythan]

I am in a similar situation. I used ceiling brackets to put a speaker on each side, angled down towards the listening position.

 

[sjm01]

I am in a similar situation. I used ceiling brackets to put a speaker on each side, angled down towards the listening position.

Hoping to use in-wall or in-ceiling. I am not clear about bracket. I am assuming that will requier on-wall speakers.

sjm

 

[zieglj01]

They seem to suggest ceiling surroud left and right speaker rather than mounting on rear wall.

sjm

In ceiling for surrounds can work - look at Snell
SNELL OH-S7 Full-range 8-inch coax with “Direct Power†waveguide Each | Accessories4less

 

[jonnythan]

Hoping to use in-wall or in-ceiling. I am not clear about bracket. I am assuming that will requier on-wall speakers.

sjm

In-ceiling is fine for surrounds. So is in-wall. Take your pick.

 

[sjm01]

In ceiling for surrounds can work - look at Snell
SNELL OH-S7 Full-range 8-inch coax with “Direct Power†waveguide Each | Accessories4less

Great. This will save a lot over HSI 470. Thank you.

 

[sjm01]

In ceiling for surrounds can work - look at Snell
SNELL OH-S7 Full-range 8-inch coax with “Direct Power†waveguide Each | Accessories4less

How close to the wall in the ceiling should I install these. I have sofa right against wall.

 

[jonnythan]

I'd put them about a foot from the back wall and 2 feet on either side of the couch.

 

[sjm01]

If you want to sacriface some of the low end - this is about the only
non ID sub, that I would think about - NHT
B-12d Powered Subwoofer | Home Theater | Premium Audio Equipment

How about this?
http://hsuresearch.com/products/uls15.html

It is only 18" high vs 27" for 15H

Sjm

 

[zieglj01]

How about this?
http://hsuresearch.com/products/uls15.html

It is only 18" high vs 27" for 15H

If you want it, then buy it - have fun!

 

[sjm01]

Sorry to bother you one more time. Apparently in-wall center speaker will push my TV too high with a cabinet below the center speaker. I am trying to keep TV at eye level. Will you please recommend something for the center channel alternate to HSI 455W2that I can put in the cabinet that will go under TV? I have ordered Boston HSI 485 for front.

I really appreciate all the help I have received so far.

sjm01

 

[zieglj01]

Sorry to bother you one more time. Apparently in-wall center speaker will push my TV too high with a cabinet below the center speaker. I am trying to keep TV at eye level. Will you please recommend something for the center channel alternate to HSI 455W2that I can put in the cabinet that will go under TV? I have ordered Boston HSI 485 for front.
sjm01

See if this can work for you - HS center
http://www.bostonacoustics.com/HS-225-Refurbished-P465.aspx