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post #1 of 10
5/10/12 at 10:16am
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I am building the audio for my home theater and I have some questions about if what i am thinking about getting is good. Please note that I will be getting a 3d projector...so that is important. Also sorry about the links, but they would not allow me to post many. Just add a .com behind amazon and it should work. These are the products that I chose:
Subwoofer:
Sony SA-W3000 amazon/Sony-SA-W3000-Subwoofer-Each-Black/dp/B000OL22T2

Front Left and Right:
Sony SSF-7000 amazon/Sony-SSF-7000-Floor-Standing-Speaker-Woofer/dp/B000OG4E2U/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Center:
Sony SS-CN5000 amazon/Sony-SS-CN5000-Center-Channel-Speaker/dp/B000OGA81Q

Surround Sound:
Sony SS-B3000 amazon/Sony-SS-B3000-Bookshelf-Speakers-Black/dp/B000OG6I6A/ref=cm_srch_res_rtr_1

A/V System:
Denon AVR2312Cl amazon/Denon-AVR2312CI-Integrated-Surround-Receiver/dp/B004Z0S7JW/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

For this system I am still deciding on whether or not I should get 2 subs. I will also be getting 2 pairs (4 speakers total) of the SS-B3000. Will this system produce loud, and good sound? Also should I get an amplifier for the speakers or is the 100w per channel on the A/V system good enough to power these speakers to high levels. If I should get a amp then what would be the best amp to use with this system. Also I would like to stay with the Sonys, because even though they are not as good as they used to be Sonys products are very good and the speakers are some of the best I have ever owned. So to sum up all of my questions here they are:
Is this a good setup?
Will the A/V be able to power these well when I turn the volume up high?
Should I get 2 subwoofers?
Do I need to get and amp or is the 100w per channel on the A/V system adequete?
If I need an amp, which one should I get?
Will this system produce good, surround sound?
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post #2 of 10
5/10/12 at 10:31am
Big question is room size ?
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post #3 of 10
5/10/12 at 10:55am
I am not trying to be a jerk in anyway, BUT your money will be way better spent on other speakers and subs. If you wanna stay with Sony for the electronics that's fine, they make good electronics. But speakers not at all, I've heard the Sony's you wanna get and they are some of the worst sounding speakers I've heard. And no I don't have high end stuff.

Remember HT is half audio and half video. So what ever you expect to spend on your projector, screen, bluray player, and cabintet be prepared to spend at least that much on your audio if not more.

For subs check out Internet Direct companies such as: Outlaw Audio, Hsu Research, SVS, Epik, Rythmik, etc..... For budget speakers check out Polk Audio Monitor II series speakers on newegg.com or Infinity Primus speakers ( both way better than Sony)

FYI I don't have a huge budget but here is what I bought and it sounds amazing:

Speakers: @ http://www.acousticsounddesign.com/b...dex.cfm?bid=67
Front L&R - BIC Acoustech PL-89 X 2
Center - BIC Acoustech PL-28 X 1
Surrounds - BIC Acoustech PL-66 X 4
Under $1k delivered

Subwoofers: Outlaw Audio LFM-1 Plus X 2 @ http://outlawaudio.com/
Under $1k delivered
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post #4 of 10
5/10/12 at 11:00am
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The room size is 20 feet long, 15 feet 5 inches wide and 9 feet high. Also I have heard these speakers and they sounded good to me... definitely not the best but they were very good. I am also spending around the same on everything else to, however it is slightly more to the video side because the 3d glasses are expensive. Oh and another question I forgot to ask is recommendations on soundproofing cheaply. I do not want to go the the lengths to have the room floating, but I want it to be able to keep sound in, so i don't have to worry about waking anyone up. I was thinking thick curtains or carpeting on the walls. Is this a good idea and if it is what would you recommend I get. Also if there are any other better ideas than that would be welcome to.
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post #5 of 10
5/10/12 at 11:04am
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Originally Posted by rss1080 View Post


Is this a good setup?
Will the A/V be able to power these well when I turn the volume up high?
Should I get 2 subwoofers?
Do I need to get and amp or is the 100w per channel on the A/V system adequete?
If I need an amp, which one should I get?
Will this system produce good, surround sound?

For you, maybe good sound - they give me a headache

I would not add an amp, to the Sony speakers

As far as the subs - I would run away from the Sony subs.
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post #6 of 10
5/10/12 at 11:18am
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Originally Posted by rss1080 View Post

Oh and another question I forgot to ask is recommendations on soundproofing cheaply. I do not want to go the the lengths to have the room floating, but I want it to be able to keep sound in, so i don't have to worry about waking anyone up. I was thinking thick curtains or carpeting on the walls. Is this a good idea and if it is what would you recommend I get. Also if there are any other better ideas than that would be welcome to.

The key to satisfying sound reproduction in home rooms is reflections! If you carpet or curtain your wall, your room will sound horribly dead. There are limited reasons why targeted absorption may be beneficial, but what you are talking about will preclude the reproduction of a surround sound illusion.

Your receiver has dynamic volume. That will help, but you may need to consider quality headphones, too.

"Will the A/V be able to power these well when I turn the volume up high?
Should I get 2 subwoofers?
Do I need to get and amp or is the 100w per channel on the A/V system adequete?
If I need an amp, which one should I get?"

Your receiver is rated at 105 watts per channel with just 2 channels driven. The output with all 7 channels driven will be lower. How lower? You'll have to find a review that has bench test measurements. Will it drive reference level sound in your room? I doubt it, but you can use the Crown calculator.

Multiple subs should provide more output, but even with that room, you can find a powerful enough sub. The bigger benefit to multiple subs is reducing annoying bass humps caused by standing waves. Sadly, the ideal is four identical subs, not just two.
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post #7 of 10
5/10/12 at 11:20am
Ok... My room is about 11'X23'X7.5' and I have a 7.2 setup.

Room sound proofing... You can easily keep out treble and mids from the rest of the house but bass will spread but that's just how bass works. Now isolation platforms will do wonders for subs to help keep unwanted resonances out of the area.

Also what is your budget for the audio portion???

A lot of ppl on this forum are professionals and can help you out big time and get you the best products for your money but you have to be willing to take the advice.
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post #8 of 10
5/10/12 at 12:12pm
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My budget for audio is around $1300. I am also willing to spend 1000-1500 for soundproofing the room. I am happy with the speakers, I believe that they sound good. I want to know if I should get an amp, and if they would be powerful enough for my room. Please note that the 1300 dosent include cables, wall mounts, and cabinets.
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post #9 of 10
5/10/12 at 12:26pm
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Originally Posted by rss1080 View Post

My budget for audio is around $1300. I am also willing to spend 1000-1500 for soundproofing the room. I am happy with the speakers, I believe that they sound good. I want to know if I should get an amp, and if they would be powerful enough for my room. Please note that the 1300 dosent include cables, wall mounts, and cabinets.

The final deision is yours and I will only say this > In my experience, the
Sony speakers can only handle so much power - they are somewhat delicate
and do not have a lot of crossover work. They will compreess and burp, and
also resonate > watch out for the tweeter.
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post #10 of 10
5/10/12 at 12:28pm
The Denon AVR 2312 doesn't have preouts for an external amp, so that point is moot. You wont be getting an external amp.

Besides why would spend $600 on a receiver and an additional $400-$900 on external amplification when your 7 speakers cost a total of $450?

If you're content with the Sony speakers that is all that matters. Spend your money on some better subs.
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