Sea-Hawks Posted March 27, 2022 Posted March 27, 2022 I have a giant wall as my projection wall for my Projector (no tv) I won't be using a Speaker Tower as my screen will be stretched to the edges ...will NOT be buying Speaker Tower So, my options are either: 3 Speakers or 2 Speakers on the ends with a Center Channel Center Channel + two speakers on both ends or in wall speakers ... I don't know much about speaker set-ups, so curious what others have done or suggest I do. thanks! Todd
forqalso Posted March 27, 2022 Posted March 27, 2022 https://www.svsound.com/blogs/speaker-setup-and-tuning/74790851-the-art-of-speaker-placement 1
Painter Posted March 28, 2022 Posted March 28, 2022 Regardless of which system you chose, I hope the wiring has already been installed within the walls, to avoid more expensive electrical work...
Bazle Posted March 28, 2022 Posted March 28, 2022 29 minutes ago, Painter said: Regardless of which system you chose, I hope the wiring has already been installed within the walls, to avoid more expensive electrical work... Surely floor, not walls! 🙂
thegrogmonster Posted March 28, 2022 Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bazle said: Surely floor, not walls! 🙂 Well at least the floors should be level for the speakers to look straight/perpendicular. Edited March 28, 2022 by thegrogmonster 2
tommy dee Posted March 28, 2022 Posted March 28, 2022 either way you need a bass box too. me I would be looking at the new style of unit that goes directly under the tv and is as lon gas the tv is wide 1
Bazle Posted March 28, 2022 Posted March 28, 2022 42 minutes ago, tommy dee said: either way you need a bass box too His neighbours are not going to be happy with you, Mr Dee! 1 1
CalEden Posted March 28, 2022 Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) I don't understand why there are not completely wireless systems utilizing Bluetooth or Wi-Fi (Home Theater System). I looked a few years ago and could not find any at a reasonable price. I finally got one where only the rear speakers are wireless. Edited March 28, 2022 by CalEden
Stillearly Posted March 28, 2022 Posted March 28, 2022 1 minute ago, CalEden said: I don't understand why there are not completely wireless systems utilizing Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. I looked a few years ago and could not find any at a reasonable price. I finally got one where only the rear speakers are wireless. Sonos ? 1
CalEden Posted March 28, 2022 Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Stillearly said: Sonos ? Thank you. I'm talking about Home Theater Systems/stereo systems. Incorporating media players, Screen, speakers, surround sound etc. Edited March 28, 2022 by CalEden
Sea-Hawks Posted March 28, 2022 Author Posted March 28, 2022 Back in the states, I always set-up a 5.1 surround sound system. I've always been told back in the day, that 1 sub was standard. It seems to me that these days having 2 subs is the way to go - 5.2 system. That is probably what I will go with 11 hours ago, tommy dee said: either way you need a bass box too. me I would be looking at the new style of unit that goes directly under the tv and is as lon gas the tv is wide Back here in the States, I always set-up a 5.1 s
Sea-Hawks Posted March 28, 2022 Author Posted March 28, 2022 I too looked for wireless systems in Thailand and they don't exist. Unfortunately, Sonos are not supported here in Thailand as they can't handle the 220 power/wattage levels. If they were, I would just had bought them in the states and brought them over
Proffesor Posted March 28, 2022 Posted March 28, 2022 8 minutes ago, Sea-Hawks said: I too looked for wireless systems in Thailand and they don't exist. Unfortunately, Sonos are not supported here in Thailand as they can't handle the 220 power/wattage levels. If they were, I would just had bought them in the states and brought them over The I.T guy ( Dan ) that I put you onto, has Sonos in his condo and also had in his previous house. I believe he has also installed a couple of Sonos systems for his clients. Suggest you speak to him as I'm sure he can sort you out. However, I believe there is a potential issue ( but this is not my field of expertise ) with WiFi band width. Having a Smart Home system ( Alexa ) does not require a lot of bandwidth, but a 4k Smart TV ( or projector ) together with a 5.1 sound system does. I would imagine that if you then spec an 11.2 sound system, when you tell Alexa to "close the curtains" or "dim the lights", nothing will happen because the WiFi has no capacity to pass that message through; but what do I know ? As regards cable provision; No, not to my knowledge, but we are a long way from finishing walls and ceilings, so as soon as the requirements are defined, they can be instigated.
KhunDon Posted March 29, 2022 Posted March 29, 2022 Just bought a decent LG Sound bar for my son to match up with his LG OLED TV Got it from Amazon via AO for £299. 👍 The sound from the system is very good with all the usual sound systems thrown in inc wireless and remote. Main reason I got it was the TV has ATMOS sound already built in, but the sound bar has much bigger wattage etc. More suited to his gaming on the TV. and Xbox. Easy to set up, basically plug and play. I’ve connected it via HDMI 2.1 cable through the eARC output from TV to eARC input on the sound bar. I chose not to use optical cable as it won’t carry some pic/audio signals that HDMI 2.1 can and many say that the sound through it isn’t as good as HDMI 2.1 cables. Haven’t yet bought the extra speakers inc Base speakers to make it 5.2 system, as I want him to decide if they are needed, but if he wants them, then it’ll be easy to set up as they are wireless and only require a power plug. I wouldn’t want to go higher than 5.2 Surround sound because of the size of his bedroom.
Sea-Hawks Posted March 29, 2022 Author Posted March 29, 2022 1 hour ago, KhunDon said: Just bought a decent LG Sound bar for my son to match up with his LG OLED TV Got it from Amazon via AO for £299. 👍 The sound from the system is very good with all the usual sound systems thrown in inc wireless and remote. Main reason I got it was the TV has ATMOS sound already built in, but the sound bar has much bigger wattage etc. More suited to his gaming on the TV. and Xbox. Easy to set up, basically plug and play. I’ve connected it via HDMI 2.1 cable through the eARC output from TV to eARC input on the sound bar. I chose not to use optical cable as it won’t carry some pic/audio signals that HDMI 2.1 can and many say that the sound through it isn’t as good as HDMI 2.1 cables. Haven’t yet bought the extra speakers inc Base speakers to make it 5.2 system, as I want him to decide if they are needed, but if he wants them, then it’ll be easy to set up as they are wireless and only require a power plug. I wouldn’t want to go higher than 5.2 Surround sound because of the size of his bedroom. U using the soundbar as your Center Channel?
KhunDon Posted March 29, 2022 Posted March 29, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Sea-Hawks said: U using the soundbar as your Center Channel? Pass on that one mate. I just connected it to my sons LG OLED and use that for all his TV and Xbox series X sound output, plus a Blue Ray box. All the sound output now goes through the LG Sound bar, plus the speakers in the TV are also used if the system decides it need it. It depends on what is showing on the TV. Cinema, Sports, different music venues, gaming boxs etc, it decides based on a signal that the program transmits as it starts. The Lg Tv does all the magic. Just had to go into TV settings/sound and click on the sound bar, then TV saw SB had been connected. His LG C10 OLED TV has built in ATMOS sound, but smallish speakers/watts, hence the purchase of a sound bar, but my LG OLED, which I originally bought for him, is an E9 LG OLED with a different process er and has a built in sound bar in the bottom of the TV which uses ATMOS and pass through sound, so I don’t need a separate sound bar. Both TV’s have a sound test system built in, that when run, sends out sounds and measures the returns and alters the sound settings to best suit the room the TV is in, it does the same for all picture settings. Ps forget to mention that when we had house rewired for electrics, I had Ethernet run to every room together with Sky Q sender boxes fitted where TV’s could be set up. I also had Sky HD cables run, just in case. All TV’s are fitted with wireless to router, do we can go into internet on every TV or link iPads through it as well. We have very good broadband speeds (around 100Gbs) but for his Xbox, Ethernet runs at very low Ping rates (5 or less) so reaction speeds are much better for him when he’s playing games with other friends on line. All our O2 mobile calls are run via wireless through the router as well, so don’t use any data from our allowance. Handy if he’s playing a friend online who doesn’t have a headset with microphone, as he just talks to them using his iPhone laid next to where he’s sat and it doesn’t run up a huge bill. Edited March 29, 2022 by KhunDon
Sea-Hawks Posted March 31, 2022 Author Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) So, plan was to go to Piyanas, the audio store in Pattaya and buy all the components separately, starting first with a $2,000 USD Marantz AV Receiver. I don’t need a 7.2 receiver, but in order to get a higher wattage receiver, it’ll come with a bunch more speaker plugs and adjustable add-ons. Friends here in my hometown, stated that since I’m only running 5 speakers and live in a condo, I don’t need to be going out and spending $2,000 USD on a receiver ….. what do you guys think??? My neighbors told me this package on Lazada or even at PowerBuy are fine. Since it’s not an overpriced/non needed features added on receiver and still comes with good Polk speakers. Edited March 31, 2022 by Sea-Hawks
KhunDon Posted March 31, 2022 Posted March 31, 2022 I’m not familiar with those brands so can’t really comment @Sea-Hawks However, I would have thought that living in an apartment with people above and below you, a 5.1 system would be more than ample. Anything more would be a bit OTT as your room isn’t really purpose built for Hi End Audio and larger Amplifiers and Speakers wouldn’t really be worth the extra costs. Of course it’s your money and your choice. 👍 1
thunder367 Posted March 31, 2022 Posted March 31, 2022 if u want some advice check forum out theres a lot of good guides and help on home builds and lot more try av forums lot of info there for what u need 1
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