Hello!
I'm new to home theaters. Never had one.
I have a 65" TV now, and would like to add some good quality speakers to watch movies and listen to music.
I've been reading some articles online for quite a long time, but never got the feeling that this or that setup is what I need, however recently came across few more articles and thought of buying following setup:
Denon AVC-X3700H
Klipsch RP-8000F
Klipsch RP-500SA
Klipsch SPL-120
Klipsch RP-502S
Klipsch RP-504C
Previously I didn't look at such setups, cause it was over my budget, but now I think of spending a bit more, but getting top of the notch system.
But considering high price of all this, and that I'm really a noob in home theaters, I'd like to get some advices.
First of all, I got a question about 500SA. I created a support inquiry, but They haven't replied yet in a week.
My question is:
I'm considering buying RP-500SA speakers to use them as Atmos units.
However, I'm a bit puzzled with description on website.
In description of these speakers it is said:
"In additional to delivering overhead sound effects as a Dolby Atmos speaker topper, The RP-500SA is designed to be wall-mounted as a front, rear or side elevation speaker".
However, in downloadable pdf User Manual there is a page called SPEAKER PLACEMENT IN LISTENING AREA.
In Atmos mode they are shown to be used as up-firing speakers only on top of standalone front speakers (afL/afR).
And when used as wall mounted, they are shown to be used in Surround mode only.
At the same time, on the page of these speakers on the site, in ELEVATE AND SURROUND section, there's a photo, showing them hung on the wall above the TV in front of the couch. This case is not shown in the user manual for these speakers. Which mode should be used in such case?
Overall, can these speakers be used as a down-firing Atmos speakers, while mounted on the wall?
I'm thinking of using RP-502S as surround speakers, and would like to use 500SA specifically as Atmos, but preferably as wall mounted if this is at all possible.
Then, I would like to know if this setup fits my room at all, or I should chose something else.
I've attached a floor plan of the room.
Blue rectangle - is main position for watching TV.
Rear speakers will be probably in top corners of the room. I have wires there. However, I'm not sure if 502S would work good in corners. I even looked at RP-600M instead of these, but am not sure that they will be better, considering that I'd like them to hang under ceiling. On the other hand, I can put them on the table on left side and in the corner on the right (sofa has a gap in the corner, so I can put a stand there for the speaker), but than wiring would be an issue.
Central channel would probably go beneath the TV.
I don't have much options where to put SW, cause it's rather big.
The biggest concern are the Atmos speakers. Will they sound good in the given spot? Or should I consider moving them somewhere else? Maybe use them as up-firing?
Overall I'm not sure if I should go for the biggest speakers, or choose smaller, such as RP-4000/6000F + RP-404C + RP-402S + some other SW, considering sizes of my room.
I would really appreciate any input and help.