We are finishing our basement and I had it pre-wired for a 5.2.4 system. Room size is approx. 250 sq. ft. with 7.4 foot ceiling height. I’ve purchased a second hand Klipsch RP-8000f pair and a 504c as the front stage (for just under $1000).
The way the room is setup, the couch will be against the back wall. On each corner of the back wall, I have wires for the 2 surround speakers, that I haven’t selected yet. Initially, I was thinking of putting up Klipsch’s dipole speakers on the back wall right above the couch but I learned yesterday that it will ruin the atmos effect and that I should get direct radiating speakers instead.
Question: is it necessary to stick with the klipsch line for direct radiating rear surrounds or get something like the Revel Concerta M8 that are small and can be angled towards the MLP. Will the RP-8000f and 504c play well with the Revel M8 or am I overthinking it?
The Front wall (besides having the wires for the speakers, also has two sub outs as well). Initially, I was thinking of going with dual RSL Speedwoofer 10s, but learned that I am better off pairing the RP-8000f (which already has good bass extension) with something more potent that will go even deeper. At the very least, dual SVS PB-1000s or PB-2000’s? Any recommendation here? Is the PB-2000 Pro worth saving money for? Assuming if I just get one sub in the beginning, and buy the second sub later when the budget allows, it won’t have an adverse effect (or am I better off buying both subs before I install the system). Both subs have to be on the main front wall based due to space limitations and furniture.
Haven’t bought the ceiling speakers yet, but my AV guy was recommending 8 inch vs. 6.5 inch speakers for heights. Any recommendations there?. I know Klipsch makes ceiling speakers too with tweeters that can pointed towards the MLP, so that is something I will consider.
Rounding this off will be a receiver that can power 9 channels and is future proof. I am gravitating towards the Denon X3700H with 9.2 channels, which should be able to power all my speakers.
FYI-My current 5.1 wireless setup is the Sonos Arc, with gen 2 sub and two One’s as rear surrounds in my living room, which is right above the basement. Thinking of moving it to the basement (once finished), while I gather all my wired equipment.
