Need suggestions for improving my HT setup

[insane79]

When you are redirecting most of the low frequency pass towards the sub woofer, what exactly are you going to benefit from a speaker like the QA3020i? Its an effects channel. You don't need a full blown speaker that can play down to 35hz for an effects channel. Atleast not to this level.

Also, by tiny cube speakers, I did not mean little Bose Jewel cubes or similar. It means smaller bookshelves. The 3020i's are as good as main speakers and as a result, overkill for Surround purposes.

The 3020's have 5" drivers for bass/mids. That's small already, how small do you want to go? 4 inches?
If all speakers are crossed at 80hz, you still get bass at 80hz, try switching off your subwoofer & hear the 80hz bass..

I rest my case.

Cheers..

 

[dnshrajn]

Off topic - I kinda like your rug. does this rug helps your listening in accoutics point of view? let me know where i can get a similar one.

 

[funnyprogrammer]

I kinda like your rug. does this rug helps your listening in accoutics point of view? let me know where i can get a similar one.

It does help a bit. Got it from ikea. https://www.ikea.com/in/en/p/stoense-rug-low-pile-dark-blue-90556014/

 

[insane79]

Initially, I tried them to the sides, and they were slightly less than 90 degrees to listening position and much closer to the ears. Will try again in similar position with Dirac.

This will still be better then behind the recliners. You can adjust the level using the decibelX app or Dirac.

 

[funnyprogrammer]

This will still be better then behind the recliners. You can adjust the level using the

Yeah, moved them to the sides. Dirac did help in this case.

 

[insane79]

Yeah, moved them to the sides. Dirac did help in this case.

Better, aslong as you can visibly see the tweeters from your seating position, you are good to go.

Enjoy!!

 

[funnyprogrammer]

And regarding placement of LCR should i focus on REW frequency graph or general guidelines of moving speakers away from walls ?
If i move speakers close to front wall and side wall I am not getting dips in 100 to 200 hz range. I am getting peaks which i am able to correct with Dirac.

 

[sivakumars]

Add a few acoustic panels to the first reflection points. It will greatly improve the experience.

 

[sivakumars]

If you can't hang panels, PET panels are a very good options. It is not as good as panels, but it is atleast half effective as the panels. As it looks like a dedicated room, the panels will take the experience to a next level.

 

[panzrwagn]

Hi everyone,

I currently have my 5.1 setup in one of the bedrooms of my rented house. Recently, I bought an unfurnished house of the same series, and I have the option to do the wiring, painting, and mounting of my speakers.
Here’s what I have so far:
- AVR: X3800h
- LCR: Q Acoustics Concept 40 and QA Concept Centre
- Surrounds: QA 3020i
- Sub: SVS SB 1000 pro
Unfortunately, I can’t avoid cupboards from that room because I need them for storage. Instead, I’ll opt for sliding doors. I’ll also remove the dressing unit/mirror.
Currently, the surrounds are on speaker stands at ear height, but my recliners are blocking them. I can mount them on the wall a bit higher.
According to the building plan, the TV has to be on the door side, but due to the door opening, I set it up on the opposite wall. I considered removing the door and replacing it with a sliding door, but I thought it would be too much trouble.
I’m thinking of painting the room a light grey color.
I’m also planning to remove the recliners and add a sofa cum bed so that I can sit in the center of the room. This could create a multi-purpose room, eliminating the issue of the surrounds being blocked.
I’ve attached photos of my current setup and the room plan. Please let me know if there are any other changes I should make.

Thanks!

In a small room, you need to provide acoustical treatments on the side and rear walls as well as the ceiling. 2'X4' by 2" panels covered in many color choices are available. You can also use 2ft square 2" panels or custom sizes as well. They can be mounted to the walls

Hi everyone,

I currently have my 5.1 setup in one of the bedrooms of my rented house. Recently, I bought an unfurnished house of the same series, and I have the option to do the wiring, painting, and mounting of my speakers.
Here’s what I have so far:
- AVR: X3800h
- LCR: Q Acoustics Concept 40 and QA Concept Centre
- Surrounds: QA 3020i
- Sub: SVS SB 1000 pro
Unfortunately, I can’t avoid cupboards from that room because I need them for storage. Instead, I’ll opt for sliding doors. I’ll also remove the dressing unit/mirror.
Currently, the surrounds are on speaker stands at ear height, but my recliners are blocking them. I can mount them on the wall a bit higher.
According to the building plan, the TV has to be on the door side, but due to the door opening, I set it up on the opposite wall. I considered removing the door and replacing it with a sliding door, but I thought it would be too much trouble.
I’m thinking of painting the room a light grey color.
I’m also planning to remove the recliners and add a sofa cum bed so that I can sit in the center of the room. This could create a multi-purpose room, eliminating the issue of the surrounds being blocked.
I’ve attached photos of my current setup and the room plan. Please let me know if there are any other changes I should make.

Thanks!

In a small room, you need to provide acoustical treatments on the side and rear walls as well as the ceiling. 2'X4' or 2'X 2' by 2" panels covered in many color choices are available, although in a theatre you don't want anything that reflects too much color. They can be mounted to the walls and ceilings. You might want to consider having 16" X 48" 1" panels made for the closet doors. No need to over do it - there's no benefit in covering over 50% of the wall area, in fact, even 25% coverage will likely be adequate. By reducing the in-room reverberant field, you free up the the DSP in your AV receiver to do it's job of presenting the synthesized acoustic field of of the movie - you will hear more of the soundtrack, less of the room.

Your Denon should be more than adequate for your needs - I have the Marantz equivalent, and they are very close - the back panels are the same and even the covers are interchangeable. Use the the MultiEQ and don't be surprised if you need to run it a 2-3 times before you get a result you like, For me, vocal intelligibility is key (I hate muddy vocals in general), and I like a little more very low end thump so some manual tweaking of the EQ to your specific tastes is allowed.

If you can do your own wiring, by all means do so. Run it all back to proper wall plates with Keystone connectors and use 14 Ga in-wall rated speaker wire (not zipcord, it won't pass inspection!). I would definitely add 2 overhead speakers for Atmos, or at least prewire for them. these can be flush mount in-ceiling speakers and would be mounted above and slightly ahead of your preferred seating position. The Dolby website has very clear drawings on how to locate Atmos speakers, so I would visit there and download their guides. Much more content is being mastered and delivered with Atmos than was done even a couple years ago, and the results can be startling.

It sounds like you are on your way to a very nice dedicated theater. I would make one last recommendation - go with a darker shade of a pure gray. I used what I thought was an appropriate color in my room and when it was done, it cast a horrible greenish gray tone on everything, so I had it re-painted a much darker medium gray that has worked very well.