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.