5.1 atmos setup

[Amon86]

If money is not a problem.......

 

[twist_shout]

So here is what I have found so far:
WHARFEDALE WH-S8E - $193.00


Opinions? Advice?

reckon at least a 10 inch sub

 

[mulderfox]

reckon at least a 10 inch sub

You reckon wrong. The space is quite small. 3 room hdb.

 

[benedium]

Most of us dunno how to calculate actual requirements but the 10inch or 12 inch minimum is a pretty common belief.

 

[petetherock]

Most of us dunno how to calculate actual requirements but the 10inch or 12 inch minimum is a pretty common belief.

Yep
The room size doesn't not determine what woofer size to us. That's false..
A smaller woofer doesn't go so deep or needs more power to do so..

Smaller cabinets help the sub to blend into a smaller space.

But when you've made up your mind on what you need or feel you need, you won't accept any advice to the contrary.

However it's important to dispel any myths.. cheers

 

[benedium]

Oh yeah Pete, How to choose suitable receiver for the speakers u suggested? If Marantz which model?

 

[petetherock]

Oh yeah Pete, How to choose suitable receiver for the speakers u suggested? If Marantz which model?

Audition, audition audition..
I once lugged my 24kg SR 12 around to do so.
Each brand has a house sound, but each amp sounds different, so open your wallet, see how much is in it, then read a few reviews, then go down to the stores..
https://peteswrite.blogspot.com/2020/03/how-do-you-choose-piece-of-hi-fi-gear.html

 

[patryn33]

You reckon wrong. The space is quite small. 3 room hdb.

How low you want your sub to go down? Usually those who can achieve 16-20hz pretty big.8 inch cannot something to do with wavelength and size of the box. U know 20hz is 17m wavelength but the math to compute size of box that I don’t know

 

[mulderfox]

How low you want your sub to go down? Usually those who can achieve 16-20hz pretty big.8 inch cannot something to do with wavelength and size of the box. U know 20hz is 17m wavelength but the math to compute size of box that I don’t know

I understand that I will have to compromise in regard to the sound quality and stage. But I simply do not have the room for big bulky boxes. Of course I would prefer a 10inch or a 12inch sub. It's just not practical.

 

[mulderfox]

Does anyone have experience with Denon X3600H? I'm wondering in regard to it's reliability.. It's priced suspiciously low in regard to a 9.2ch receiver.

 

[benedium]

Me me me! There have been so many glowing reviews for both the predecessor x3500 and the latest x3600. And I like it. U can come my place to tinker with it if u like. PM me whenever.

 

[benedium]

Sorry forgot to add some details about how the x3600 sounds... most distinct characteristic I found was that it made my mission lx2 sound lightning fast and really snappy. Can clearly hear the mini explosion when voices pronounce Ps and Bs. Can feel more force and impact with each note. Sometimes I even find myself flinching or blinking. I guess they call this attack in speaker review lingo.

Maybe because of this speed now movie sounds and voices also sound much much clearer with better separation.

 

[jedi5diah]

time to add atmos speakers lol...

 

[benedium]

Not sure if it's worth it. Maybe better to save and upgrade fronts. Or get 2nd sub.

 

[jedi5diah]

Not sure if it's worth it. Maybe better to save and upgrade fronts. Or get 2nd sub.

you need everything

don't let your x3600 go to waste!

 

[Amon86]

Not sure if it's worth it. Maybe better to save and upgrade fronts. Or get 2nd sub.

Save up get Polk Audio Legend L800 loh got SDA-Pro tech no need toe in no need positioning got in build crosstalk cancellation effect....put close close also no issue

 

[benedium]

Haha I actually had the opportunity to audition it when dealing with ac infinity cooling fan distributor. Very interesting speakers. Also really huge.

 

[mulderfox]

Any ideas which speakers to use for overhead atmos (the "2" in 5.1.2)? should I get wharfedale speakers to match the ones I already plan to get?

 

[benedium]

If you have false ceiling then, in-ceiling speakers. If not, then whatever you can safely mount on the ceiling will work. Most probably it will be light like a satellite speaker.

Gallo Micro is popular probably because of its light weight and sound quality and dainty looking.

SVS Prime Elevation. Mostly wall mounted as Front/Rear Height channel. Not sure if can be ceiling mounted as Top Front/Middle/Rear. Do find out more.

Dali Fazon / Fazon Mikro. I prefer Fazon because it should be able to crossover at lower frequency. Fazon may come with adjustable mounting bracket.

Cheaper options include Polk Audio OWM3 or OWM5. Also Polk Audio Signature S10 for better sound quality but it's bigger and heavier.

There are many options but for myself I am considering only speakers that I can crossover to subwoofer at around 100hz or 120hz at the most. So that helps narrow down the options.

 

[benedium]

Wharfedale also have atmos speakers for bouncing on ceiling. Not sure if meant to wall or ceiling mount.