Thread: prefered room dimensions fo 7.1 theater system

Thanks for the info but im on a tight budget right now and do plan to go to projection when the money is available. Your right it is a process so for now i just want to have a good sounding room for what i have. Curious though i play alot of video games and what ive heard with how much i play i would burn a projection bulb quick, and i hear they are expensive to replace. For sub what size should i get.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ray Oliver13 Hi all I just want to create my own little corner of my house a small place i can hide and play movies and games with good sound. I have an onkyo tx-sr705 receiver, klipsch rf 82 fronts, klipsch 10inch subwoofer, klipsch rf-56 surrounds and soon to purchase my 2 surround back speakers with a 67 inch samsung dlp 1080p tv. Im starting with an empty room that is 22ft long x 15ft width and can put up a...

Nothing wrong with the room size. An SVS PB12-NSD would be a good start, with a second one bought later. For a bit more an Epik Sentinel. For acoustic room planning, you'll want your main listening position about 8.5' from the front or back wall. At the farther distance from the front wall you could do a 124" screen when you're ready for a FP setup. Could you also confirm/verify the surround model number. Klipsch has never...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ray Oliver13 Hi all I just want to create my own little corner of my house a small place i can hide and play movies and games with good sound. I have an onkyo tx-sr705 receiver, klipsch rf 82 fronts, klipsch 10inch subwoofer, klipsch rf-56 surrounds and soon to purchase my 2 surround back speakers with a 67 inch samsung dlp 1080p tv. Im starting with an empty room that is 22ft long x 15ft width and can put up a...

Don't get too hung up on perfect ratios - there aren't any. There are just some that are less bad than others. All rooms will have modal issues. All you can try to do is avoid them all being in the same place. Personally, I'd stay with what you have. No way would I give up 2' of width and 4' of length - especially the width. Having a wider space allows a bigger screen in the future without having to shove the speakers...