Least worst option for connecting existing speakers wireless for rear surround

[Linwood]

How do you intend to connect them, as surrounds or rear surrounds?

Surrounds if I understand the term correctly.

 

[everettT]

Surrounds if I understand the term correctly.

That would be the correct output but they typically aren't behind the listener but to the sides. I know you're dealing with compromises,.let us know your impressions when you're hooked up!

 

[Linwood]

That would be the correct output but they typically aren't behind the listener but to the sides. I know you're dealing with compromises,.let us know your impressions when you're hooked up!

I can put them out beside the couch (which is where one would normally sit). Thanks for that, I'll plan accordingly.

I may move the subwoofer back there also, as these will handle it, though my understanding is its location is fairly moot. But it might help hide an outlet and some wire I already have for the table lamp.

What I'm thinking I need to get though is another smart outlet so I can turn it off if the main receiver is off (not sure I can tell that either but I can tell if the TV is on or off and have it power off or on accordingly). But that's downstream if it all works.

 

[everettT]

I can put them out beside the couch (which is where one would normally sit). Thanks for that, I'll plan accordingly.

I may move the subwoofer back there also, as these will handle it, though my understanding is its location is fairly moot. But it might help hide an outlet and some wire I already have for the table lamp.

What I'm thinking I need to get though is another smart outlet so I can turn it off if the main receiver is off (not sure I can tell that either but I can tell if the TV is on or off and have it power off or on accordingly). But that's downstream if it all works.

Subwoofer placement is definitely not moot. Your room will create peaks and nulls to a greater degree with low frequency signals that can really impact the overall sound and your experience. If you don't have a way to measure your rooms response with a measurement microphone and software, you can employ the "sub crawl" method as a decent and free alternative. Below is a simple summarization and the method for the crawl.

Crawling for Bass - Subwoofer Placement Tips

Do the Subwoofer Crawl. It's the easiest way to find the proper placement location for your subwoofer to get the best performance and sound.

www.audioholics.com

 

[Linwood]

Subwoofer placement is definitely not moot. Your room will create peaks and nulls to a greater degree with low frequency signals that can really impact the overall sound and your experience. If you don't have a way to measure your rooms response with a measurement microphone and software, you can employ the "sub crawl" method as a decent and free alternative. Below is a simple summarization and the method for the crawl.

Crawling for Bass - Subwoofer Placement Tips

Do the Subwoofer Crawl. It's the easiest way to find the proper placement location for your subwoofer to get the best performance and sound.

www.audioholics.com

Interesting. I'll also look if there is a measurement (I know I can tune its delay with the receiver's microphone, not sure it gives any details). I had always heard your ears can't sense where it is coming from so don't worry, but that the room resonance (maybe not the right word) affects overall sound makes sense. Thank you.

 

[everettT]

Interesting. I'll also look if there is a measurement (I know I can tune its delay with the receiver's microphone, not sure it gives any details). I had always heard your ears can't sense where it is coming from so don't worry, but that the room resonance (maybe not the right word) affects overall sound makes sense. Thank you.

Yes, low bass frequency signals aren't "locatable" below a certain frequency but your room will mess that sound up depending of a few factors. You might not be able to tell were the sub is, but it is still impacting your sound.

 

[lovinthehd]

Interesting. I'll also look if there is a measurement (I know I can tune its delay with the receiver's microphone, not sure it gives any details). I had always heard your ears can't sense where it is coming from so don't worry, but that the room resonance (maybe not the right word) affects overall sound makes sense. Thank you.

Your avr's YPAO program with use of the mic can set levels/delays for your speakers/sub, but you can still override or tune that by changing the delay for the sub channel. Localization from the sub can be an issue, particularly for higher crossover values with a single sub; if you don't have an issue with that, one less thing to worry about.

 

[Linwood]

if you don't have an issue with that, one less thing to worry about.

Well, in this arena a lot of the issue is I don't know what I don't know. So I appreciate the guidance.

 

[Wardog555]

The op must have suicidal thoughts on running wires.
If that fails. Op can drop any planing for more than 3.1 until they sort out their personal anti home theater bullshit

To teach you why they suck. Look at this.

 

[Linwood]

I have been told privately to leave the forum if I am not willing to run wires. So... my thanks to those that helped.

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

I have been told privately to leave the forum if I am not willing to run wires. So... my thanks to those that helped.

Just guessing, but this seems like the work of @Wardog555.
If that’s the case, you can piss off back to your mums room. Who do you think you are? What a rude POS crap you are. Here and all the other forums I see you on. I’m going to ask @jinjuku to hit you with the ban hammer. Take your advice and shove it.

 

[everettT]

I have been told privately to leave the forum if I am not willing to run wires. So... my thanks to those that helped.

Stick around, most everyone's intentions are good. There's a wealth of knowledge here and we'd love to have you.

 

[TLS Guy]

I have been told privately to leave the forum if I am not willing to run wires. So... my thanks to those that helped.

Wireless is difficult, so make sure you can return what you buy.

My take on this is that installing surrounds will be a huge downgrade in the set up, no matter how you connect it.

The reason is that you will be far too close to the surrounds and it will be a mess.

I think we have far too many systems here that would be far better 3.1 or 2.1. Actually I think very few rooms are suitable for more main speakers than 3.

As I visit friends I see pretty close to zero rooms compatible with a system beyond 3.1. I think this has a lot to do with declining AV sales apart from soundbars.

I am coming more and more to the conclusion that surround, and especially Atmos requires a dedicated space.

If I tried to put multichannel in our great room, my wife would file for divorce and rightly so. But the bigger point is that it would be a downgrade from the excellent 3.1 in the room, which my wife really likes.