Theater Requirements

[latvaj1]

Merry Christmas Everyone- Need help. Currently I have a Mitsubishi 63" DLP 1080P connected to the following equipment:
1) Polk LSI 15s- Front (2)
2) Polk LSI C- Center
3) Polk LSI 9s- Rear (2)
4) Velodyne Sub
5) Yamaha RX-V2600
6) Sony Blue Ray DVD
7) Monster Power Unit

I am switching out the DLP TV for a 1080P DLP Projector so that I can view put it on a 100" screen. What other equipment do I need to maximize my system? Do I need an amp?

Look forward to suggestions. Thanks

 

[mazersteven]

I would say you need a couple of amps to run the LSi's. You might want to purchase one, and see if it makes a audible difference over the receiver.

What subwoofer are you using?

 

[latvaj1]

Velodyne SPLR

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I believe the LSI's are 4 ohm and have a sensitivity of 88dB. You may be one of the few of us who actually need an amp. We all have them though because we are Audiholics!

Looks like a great set-up but I am uncertain which Vel. sub you have.

 

[mazersteven]

Velodyne SPLR

I have no experience or knowledge about that subwoofer.

My question would be how it compares to this sub.

http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-plus2.cfm

 

[ParadigmDawg]

May I just suggest some acoustic treatment and a good bottle of Scotch?

 

[mtrycrafts]

Merry Christmas Everyone- Need help. Currently I have a Mitsubishi 63" DLP 1080P connected to the following equipment:
1) Polk LSI 15s- Front (2)
2) Polk LSI C- Center
3) Polk LSI 9s- Rear (2)
4) Velodyne Sub
5) Yamaha RX-V2600
6) Sony Blue Ray DVD
7) Monster Power Unit

I am switching out the DLP TV for a 1080P DLP Projector so that I can view put it on a 100" screen. What other equipment do I need to maximize my system? Do I need an amp?

Look forward to suggestions. Thanks

While the speakers are 4 ohms, the sensitivity usually is rated in the anechoic chamber specs to which you would add about 4 dB so it is about 92 dB spl at 1m.
Why don't you try it with that Yam and see how it is doing and as was suggested, room treatments will go a long way for you.
You can always add amps later.

 

[AVRat]

Which SPL-R? You may be missing the really low end with the Velo. How large is your room (L x W x H)? As others have mentioned, a separate amp will help with the low impedance of the Polk LSis.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

You need an HD DVD player.

And since you are already thinking about it, you might as well get that 200 wpc x 7-ch amp and be done with it. Let's face. You are going to be thinking about it everyday until you get that shiny new amp. Am I right, or am I right?