NeedDecentSetup Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Hello All, I need to replace an old speaker system (12yrs+) in a dedicated home theater. I am considering purchasing the speakers below, but I am on a budget and want to make sure I get it right. left/right front channels - RP-600M Bookshelf Speakers Center Channel - RP-504C Center Channel Side Surround - RP-500SA Rear Surround - RP-500SA or R-41SA Front Elevation - RP-500SA Subwoofer - SPL-150 Subwoofer Amp: Denon AVR-X4700H Here are my questions: 1. I like the RP-504C for the center channel, but feel it may over power the RP-600M. Is that a correct assumption or will they be okay? 2. Due to stadium seating, I need to mount the RP-504C center channel above the screen. This speaker is heavy! Can anyone recommend a get mounting bracket? 3. This will be my first Dolby Atmos setup. There is a space of about 4 feet between the screen wall with the l/c/r spears and the first row of chairs. Should I place the front elevation speakers above the l/r channels or move them closer to the MLP? 4. The rear surround speakers are on a back wall and just above the head of the listeners. Should I go with the R-41SAs or stay consistent with the RP-500SAs? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Welcome to the Forums! Notes about sources: CALL Cory with Paducah Home Theater CALL for smoking deals. Adorama, Newegg, et C. for Closeouts. Crutchfield has a generous return policy; although their prices aren’t always the least expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 P.S. I have the same Denon, SPL-150 SW, & a pair of RP-500SA. Cory cut me a deal on the SW & speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstaff Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Me thinks - the 504C maybe a tad much for the 600Ms. Any chance you can go with floor standers in place of the 600Ms? You will likely need to fabricate a Center mount. Someone else may know of one, I do not. Are you saying 4ft from the screen to the seats? How large is the screen? Sounds awful close. Buy Klipsch speakers all day, but when it comes to sub woofers - look around. Better ones out there. The Denon AVR-X4700H is quite a bit more than you will likely need - unless you upgrade the fronts to floor standers. All my 2 cents, good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 You can add a separate 2 or 3 channel amp for the front 2 or 3, & be ready to expand to 7.4.2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedDecentSetup Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 Thanks for the quick responses, and tips on where to purchase! Quote Me thinks - the 504C maybe a tad much for the 600Ms. Any chance you can go with floor standers in place of the 600Ms? Unfortunately, I prefer not to use floor speakers. Mostly, it's a cosmetic issue, and the concern of them getting bumped and banged by. kids. However, I feel the 600Ms may be too small even for fronts. Quote Are you saying 4ft from the screen to the seats? How large is the screen? Sounds awful close. Agreed. The space is 4ft from the screen to the seats, and the screen is 120 inches. I tend to seat in the last row further back, and even when guests are over the 1st row is always the last option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I would call Cory..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedDecentSetup Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 I have decided to go with the setup below. Any thoughts? left/right front channels - RP-600C Center Channel - RP-504C Center Channel Side Surround - RP-500SA Rear Surround - R-41SA Front Elevation - RP-500SA Subwoofer - SVS SB-3000 Subwoofer Amp: Denon AVR-X4700H 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 ^^^Good, very good. Add another SW when you can, then a two channel amp, & another pair of RP-500SA... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudioHobby Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) Depending on how high the center will be mounted, perhaps you can get an adjustable mount to safely angle it towards the seats? I also wonder if the rears will keep up with the others. However, if they are right above the listeners head, it probably won’t matter if they have a little less overall powerful. Just my thoughts. Good luck. It sounds like it will rock! Edited March 16, 2021 by AudioHobby Error 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedDecentSetup Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) On 3/14/2021 at 8:34 PM, Sancho Panza said: Good, very good. Add another SW when you can, then a two channel amp, & another pair of RP-500SA Thanks, I plan on adding another SW in future, but why 2-channel amp with RP-500-SA? Is this for rear elevation? If so, will there be a noticeable improvement given the costs? Edited March 16, 2021 by NeedDecentSetup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 ^^^ allows your Denon AVR-4700H to expand from 9 channels driven, to 11... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Only your ears can be the judge of the value. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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