VERY challenging bedroom setup--3 towers possible?

[loxllxol]

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Anyone see a problem with this setup?

Issues I see with this setup:

1. Left Main is too close to the left wall.
--No way around this problem

2. Center tower is only 2' from the Left Tower.
--I know having the two mains (left and right) too close to each other smears the imaging, but will the same be true for a center channel? My first assumption is that it wouldn't be as pronounced since different information is fed between the mains and the center.

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I will NOT use the HTiB 5.1 speakers (including the sub). I will be using an SVS cylinder sub.

Alternative to the 3 towers
A one speaker solution like the Mirage UNI-theater

Pros:
Very compact, simple solution for a bedroom

Cons:
No musicality when compared to full-range towers
Lacking midrange

I understand neither of these is an ideal solution. I am simply choosing the lesser of two evils.
Any suggestions out there for my setup?
I'm willing to entertain ALL suggestions.

 

[Davemcc]

I see a dresser sitting where the TV should be. Solve that problem and your golden.

 

[loxllxol]

I see a dresser sitting where the TV should be. Solve that problem and your golden.

That was my 1st choice for placement, however, there's no wall studs in that recessed nook to hang the TV.

Also, the the TV in the middle of the room, and the speakers on either side of the nook, the bed would still be to left of BOTH MAIN speakers. (There is a desk to the right of the bed) So the imaging might even be worse.

 

[bpape]

Even though it would put you the short way in the room, I'd suggest mounting things on the right wall of the room (turn things 90 degrees) to open up space on either side and have things much more symmetric.

Is there a middle ground between the teenie speakers and the full size towers (that are going to get cut off to go to the sub anyway)? I think maybe something more like 6.5" 2 way monitors would be the best solution in that space.

Bryan

 

[loxllxol]

Even though it would put you the short way in the room, I'd suggest mounting things on the right wall of the room (turn things 90 degrees) to open up space on either side and have things much more symmetric.

Is there a middle ground between the teenie speakers and the full size towers (that are going to get cut off to go to the sub anyway)? I think maybe something more like 6.5" 2 way monitors would be the best solution in that space.

Bryan

Bryan, as the lead designer of GIK acoustics, I definitely would consider any of your recommendations.

The wall opposing the bed (not pictured in the rendering) has a huge closet that takes up 70% of the wall. So the furniture has to stay in it's place. So I will have to make some compromises with the audio to work around the furniture placement.

As far as bookshelves, I've strongly considered that possibility, however, since the placement of smaller bookshelves will be similar to the towers, won't that suffer from similar pitfalls?

All things considered, what do you (or anyone else) recommend in MY bedroom? At one point, I was considering installing a set of Magnepan MMGW's since they're all mountned on either side of the SIDE WALLS. Only problem is, the bed is skewed toward the left speaker.
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Since the MMGW's were designed to be wall mounted, I assume that solves the problem with the close proximity to the wall, right? With this setup, I'm just concerned the imaging when watching movies will be slightly off since I'll be sitting (laying) off-axis, since the sweetspot will be between the desk and the bed. Also, I'm worried how dialogue will sound with a phantom center setup, and my listening position is skewed toward the left speaker.

 

[bpape]

Monitors will have some of the same issues. However, if properly crossed over, and a sub being used (with flexibility to properly place), some of the problems in the bottom end can be avoided.

Bryan