I was wondering which one of the following 2 MHT speaker configurations would make more sense in my master bedroom which has demensions of about 13X20 feet. And I thought I might add last that.... while a great sounding all around HT system is the goal, I would primarily be using it for music listening.... Genres like hip hop, alternative rock, ....etc. ......didn't really know how big of a part, if any, that tid bit would be of help in the decision process, but there you have it.....
Option 1:
(4) Classic Threes for the the fronts and rears + Classic Three C center channel + SVS PC 25-31 for the sub ...... and adding a NHT A1 seperate amplifier for the Three C center -- 250W mono........
or.................
Option 2:
(2) Classic Fours as front/mains + (2) Classic Threes for the rears + same Classic Three C center channel still driven with an NHT A1 Mono....but with this option I would have to add 2 more A1s to drive the Classic Fours ....... And finally, I guess maybe toss in the X2 crossover, and I say that strictly based on what I have read others say and by packages offered.
All along, I just assumed option 2 was the way to go... being a newbie and all.... then I started reading how the Classic Four's bass performance out of their 10 inch subs were lacking when compared to others in their category.... I sat and thought about it and thought if the only difference is you take away the ONLY part not getting rave reviews, which is the Four's subs' inability to play well under 35-40 Hz and then you replace that "so called" problem (which I shouldn't say problem....still got descent reviews, just not comparable to the T5 in terms of bass) with one of the best powered subs you can buy (at least that is what I gather from EVERY article and forum I read) and maybe eliminate the need for 2 additional A1 monos for the Fours...........and option 1 starts to become a no brainer when considering such..
I mean, am I way off base or wrong to say that the SVS will blow the 10s from the Classic Fours out of the water. The Fours are just the Threes with a sub........Right?? So it just seems to make more sense for performance, available floor space, and probably cost to go with the Threes all the way around and add a top notch powered sub like the SVS.... (center channel scenario stayed the same in both options)
One other thing, am I messing up by only adding a seprate to the Three C center channel, and not to any of the (4) Classic Threes in option 1?? My thought process was that the Three C handles 200w while the Threes only handles 150w max... and my 130wpc rms from my AVR easier to stomach getting away with the Threes as opposed to being 50 addtional watts below suggested max power rating. Am I way off on ths???? Will my Onkyo's 130wpc be enough for the Threes???? I just want to make sure I do it right and not half-*** it and cut corners....
OK....... now give me the wisdom... I ask for any suggestions, arguments, advice, or even comments to just tell me I am dead wrong or stating that I don't have a clue and I am an idiot....(which very well may be the case..) I am all ears... or eyes in this case. Any form of input would be greatly appreciated.. It truly would. I am just about to pull the trigger and purchase all of this and this is pretty much my last hang up with the whole decision. Thanks.
