devilz_workshop
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Hey guys,
This is for a new construction and we are about to add a ceiling and cabinets. So it makes sense to figure out the wiring beforehand and have a clear plan in my mind going forward.
As you can see in the attached image it's an open kitchen-living space. The living area is about 16 x 11, ceiling height will be about 9 feet. Primary use is TV shows and Movies.
I won't have the budget to buy everything at once so I want to understand how I can do a 2.0 and build my way up there. Already have 65" UHD TV, plan to add Apple TV/ Fire TV Cube, 120" screen and 4K projector, not included in this budget. Just want your help to figure out the Audio system.
Ideally, I should add two speakers first and build my way up from there to either 5.1, 5.2, or 5.1.2. And I have the following questions for the same:
1) Can I add just 2 monitors/ speakers without a receiver to get started?
2) Should I try going for 5.1.2 or would 5.1 or 5.2 be enough for this room?
3) Do I consider ceiling speakers? Or is Dolbys Atmos enabled speaker setup a better route? Which is more budget-friendly?
4) Finally, what's the recommended order of the purchase for building a 5.1, 5.2 or 5.1.2 ? Ideally I'd like to go 2.0, 2.1, 3.1, 3.1.2, and finally 5.1.2, at what point should I get a receiver?
This is for a new construction and we are about to add a ceiling and cabinets. So it makes sense to figure out the wiring beforehand and have a clear plan in my mind going forward.
As you can see in the attached image it's an open kitchen-living space. The living area is about 16 x 11, ceiling height will be about 9 feet. Primary use is TV shows and Movies.
I won't have the budget to buy everything at once so I want to understand how I can do a 2.0 and build my way up there. Already have 65" UHD TV, plan to add Apple TV/ Fire TV Cube, 120" screen and 4K projector, not included in this budget. Just want your help to figure out the Audio system.
Ideally, I should add two speakers first and build my way up from there to either 5.1, 5.2, or 5.1.2. And I have the following questions for the same:
1) Can I add just 2 monitors/ speakers without a receiver to get started?
2) Should I try going for 5.1.2 or would 5.1 or 5.2 be enough for this room?
3) Do I consider ceiling speakers? Or is Dolbys Atmos enabled speaker setup a better route? Which is more budget-friendly?
4) Finally, what's the recommended order of the purchase for building a 5.1, 5.2 or 5.1.2 ? Ideally I'd like to go 2.0, 2.1, 3.1, 3.1.2, and finally 5.1.2, at what point should I get a receiver?