NBPK402 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Question... On a room that is 19' wide and the left and right speakers are within 2' of the side walls is it advisable to run width channels?Question: I have a pair of Klipsch KPT 3002 speakers which are about the same height as the La Scalas... I am debating on this if I forgo width channels, and go 9.2:1. Hang the 3002 speakers on their sides (the backs are triangular) for height channels2. HIPs for side surrounds, and rear surroundsor1. Hips for height channels, and side channels2. 3002 for rear surroundsWhat do you think is best?Read more: http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-theater-design-construction/72544-my-retirement-home-theater-27.html#ixzz32yWnF5UR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I understand the question with each setup and would suggest trying as you have listed in your sig for a month then switch and try the other setting/setup for a second month. Honestly, I cant see going wrong with either although with you testing the same or similar material each time(a month or so each) you will know what suits your needs best and/or what results best. I will say mounted on my walls right now i have 3 speakers on each side while testing a different setup right now in an advanced pro 7.1 setup. At the same time i can switch to 11.2 just by rewiring receivers. Its hard to say whats best till you try. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) I understand the question with each setup and would suggest trying as you have listed in your sig for a month then switch and try the other setting/setup for a second month. Honestly, I cant see going wrong with either although with you testing the same or similar material each time(a month or so each) you will know what suits your needs best and/or what results best. I will say mounted on my walls right now i have 3 speakers on each side while testing a different setup right now in an advanced pro 7.1 setup. At the same time i can switch to 11.2 just by rewiring receivers. Its hard to say whats best till you try. Part of my problem is that the height channels will be mounted to a header that is over the screen and there will be a soffit running around the room... The speakers will be flush with the edge of the soffit. Since the 3002s are twice the height of the HIPs, you can see the problem with getting it wrong. Originally we were going to use the 3002s for the width channels but I am not sure that will work since the left and right channels are so close to the side walls. Edited May 28, 2014 by ellisr63 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I see. Have to say with adjustment on avr they should be ok...maybe not though...interesting to see or hear the results you would get either way. Bet your system sounds frickin awesome either way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 I see. Have to say with adjustment on avr they should be ok...maybe not though...interesting to see or hear the results you would get either way. Bet your system sounds frickin awesome either way. Hopefully we will be testing it early in July. I think I am going to have to hold up on the 1/4 pies for a bit though as the HT is running more than planned and cash flow is less than planned. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I can understand completely. Those 3002's imo would make wonderful mains 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 im outta likes for the moment. be back at ya soon 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 I can understand completely. Those 3002's imo would make wonderful mains I am using them for my mains right now too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I have not seen a 3002. Can you post a pic? Is this behind a screen? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I favor FH channels if the distance between the mains and FW is less than 6 ft. SB, FH, Surronds, and FW speakers all provide spatial cues. If the speakers are to close together you loose the advantage of the extra speakers. SB speaker have a bigger impact than FH or FW if they are are not bookself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 I have not seen a 3002. Can you post a pic? Is this behind a screen? Here is a pair someone is selling... http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649092961-klipsch_pro_speakers_wpassive_subs/ They will be in the soffits above the screen (sideways) if they are used for the height channels. They are about the same height as the La Scalas. If they are used as surrounds or rear surrounds then they would be flush mounted to the walls or in a column. They will not be seen in either situation as I will have acoustically transparent fabric covering them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) I favor FH channels if the distance between the mains and FW is less than 6 ft. SB, FH, Surronds, and FW speakers all provide spatial cues. If the speakers are to close together you loose the advantage of the extra speakers. SB speaker have a bigger impact than FH or FW if they are are not bookself. With the current setup... The front speakers are around 4' tall with the ceiling being almost 9'. Whatever I use for heights will have to be on it's side, and just below the ceiling (angled toward the MLP.The only way I can see using width channels is if I was to put them on the side walls about 1/2 way from the MLP, and the screen.... Otherwise there will be no space between them and the left and right channels. Edited May 28, 2014 by ellisr63 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Honestly to me, sounds like you are trying to cram too much into too little of a space. I won't add any of those channels until there is actual content in 9.1 or 11.1 Then I will start adding. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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