HarryO Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Ok, I'm going to set up a home theater system again. I"m a 2 channel diehard. I'm thinking of using my Heresy II's for the 4 satellites, my Belle for a center, and my Wallrus(cross between cornWALL and choRUS) clones for my mains for 2 channel. More than likely a big Denon 5.1 140 wpc a friend is wanting to trade in for one of my tube amps. Question here is, has anyone set up similar and what should I expect, or is there a better setup for what I have to use? Thanks, HarryO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 How big is the room? If you have a large room with seating away from the walls....it would work fine. If you have a small room with seating against the walls it would be hard to maintain the HT sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryO Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Thank you. I have 12' deep x 17' wide room to use. Typical single guy action movies via HD satellite. Animal planet and cartoons also. (I'm a single full time dad of a 6 year old boy) I'll probably try to find a Klipsch THX 15 sub if I need it. Next question: Think I ought to just buy a Klipsch HT package and be done with it? That way I'll still keep my 2 channel independent and no compromise trying to blend 2 systems. I have all the components laying around, but the time is what I'm trying to save. Thanks for your thoughts. BTW, nice old Mac Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Khorns Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Go Big man! I essentially have my 2 channel and my HT in the same room. I have my tubes to run the 2 ch and the SS to run the HT. That way, I can take advantage of the same 2 big ole' speakers up front! Best of both worlds! Your son would love the surround sound! Nothing like some cartoons in their full audible glory![] My boys love ours. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryO Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 The kid already has a small Yamaha 5.1 for his dvd/vcr combo unit. He likes it just fine. Nothing special, 80w x 5 small powered twin 6" sub. We both like 60's and 70's rock. This time of year we will be in the house more and I figured to counter some of the winter boredom with the surround system. I've never been too impressed/interested in the home theater sound with small satellites and a sub. To me it's still like 1 speaker spread out throughout the room. Inept for 2 channel music. I'm just not sure which way to go for surround. I like the LARGE presence of the big Heritage speakers and hope I can find the same feel with a surround unit without spending close to $5,000.00. I had thought the Heresy II used as satellites might work good for the surround system and I might be able to throw a digital receiver in the mix and have decent movie effects. Just looking for competent advice from someone who had already been there. I do value the input of our forum members. Thanks, HarryO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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