Hi guys, I'm having a bit of a tough time adding 2 back surround speakers to my existing 5.1 system. My Sofa is backed up right against the wall and due to the constraints of the room I can't move the sofa up off the wall more than a few inches.
In ceiling speakers wouldn't be very easy to implement as I don't have access to the attic. As far as in wall speakers go I'm concerned that given the small space between the wall and couch I won't get the desired effect.
I have also heard that mounting two speakers on the wall and facing them down is not a very good solution either and it also wouldn't go over very well at my house due to WAF. I have heard some comment that placing two speakers on the floor behind the couch facing up can produce a decent alternative in some situations.
I would appreciate if anyone who has tried some of these options can comment on how well it works and whether in this situation going to a 7.1 system is actually worth it. I have already purchased two Polk Rti38's for this purpose but I could use them for zone 2 if it doesn't work out.
In ceiling speakers wouldn't be very easy to implement as I don't have access to the attic. As far as in wall speakers go I'm concerned that given the small space between the wall and couch I won't get the desired effect.
I have also heard that mounting two speakers on the wall and facing them down is not a very good solution either and it also wouldn't go over very well at my house due to WAF. I have heard some comment that placing two speakers on the floor behind the couch facing up can produce a decent alternative in some situations.
I would appreciate if anyone who has tried some of these options can comment on how well it works and whether in this situation going to a 7.1 system is actually worth it. I have already purchased two Polk Rti38's for this purpose but I could use them for zone 2 if it doesn't work out.