Hello all,
I'm in the process of upgrading a pro-logic based system. I'm almost certain that I'm going to purchase the Yamaha RX-V1 receiver to power the system. This receiver (in case you didn't know) provides for a "matrixed" center rear channel and two 35w front effects speakers in addition to a regular 5.1 setup.
I currently have a set of KG5.2's that I would like to use for the front mains. I need to find out which current Klipsch products would go best with the 5.2's. I'm using a Polk center channel speaker that I hope to upgrade in the not too distant future, but at this point I'm most interested in obtaining speakers for the three rear channels and the two front effects channels. I have a set of Klipsch IW-200 inwalls that are in very good shape. I was considering using them as part of the system, but after looking into it, I'm not so sure that would be a good idea. The primary purpose of this rig is HT, though there will be some musical use as well. If the IW-200's are not suitable for use in the HT, I can just place them in the house distribution system somewhere.
The room in which I will be placing this setup is 16.5 feet long by 14 wide. The video display is a 45" pioneer rear-projection unit. In order to get the couch a reasonable distance from the TV, I have had to place it against the back wall. I need to know, in addition to which set of surround speakers will best match the 5.2's, where I need to place them: on the back wall firing forward, or on the side walls firing across the couch.
As for the front effect speakers, what do you think would be a good option? They are relatively low power, 35 watts/channel. The rest of the receiver is 110w/ch.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Phil