Afternoon folks,
I was hoping I could get a bit of input/advice on setting up my living room system. I just moved into a new house and the living room is less than ideal.
It's rectangular room that measures approximately 17.5' in length by 11.5' in width. Since I don't think I can upload an image, I will do my best to describe it here.
W = Window
- = Wall space
|Dining Ent.|-------------|Hallway|
| |
| |
W D
| |
| D
----|----Big Window------|---|D|-
Edit: Here's a better picture..
hh-inc.com/Room_Diagram.JPG
At the top is the entrance to the dining room and hallway with a small stretch of wall between. On the left side is one small window. On the bottom side is a large bay type window in the middle and the main front door on the edge. On the right side there is a closet and then attic door as you walk in.
Originally I had the TV on the North wall, between the Dining and Hallway entrances. It was off centered though and bugged me. I also had the couch against the South wall/Window, which limited my rear speaker placement options.
Since then I've been toying with ideas. I now have the TV setup on the left wall blocking the small window, with the center underneath (Since I can't hang it above due to the window), and the fronts about 3 feet to the L/R, respectively. I have the couch about 40% back, and was going to hang the surrounds pointing down. Problem with this setup is it just seems there's little room to move.
My next idea was going to be trying a diagonal setup of some kind.
Any ideas/input? You guys seem to be quite the experts here and I would appreciate any input if you guys can provide it (Working with my somewhat limited and lacking drawing).Seating is a 3 person couch and possibly a single chair as well. Trying to make a good compromise between good sound and furniture. It's not a fancy setup, just a decent Onkyo HTIB that has served me well for a number of years.
Thanks.
PS. My drawing did not turn out too hot it seems...