Hey guys so I just moved into a new place and I could use some advice/guidance. Until know I've been that $300 boxed 5.1 system guy. Anyway the room I'm looking at using is 16x21 (pics below) and the system will be set for the center of the room to be the "money" seat. It does have hardwood floors but for now a big couch and rug to dampen the echos. The system will be mostly used for gaming and movies (very little music).
First, my budget is in the $1000-$1500 neighborhood (receiver and speakers). I desire a 7.1 (maybe eventually a 7.2 but the second sub is not part of the initial budget). Basically I'm not against spending a little bit more for big gains in quality but if a $100 increase only gets a change a pro can notice its probably not worth it for my uses.
I've looked into receivers and kind of like the features of the Pioneer vsx-1123...any objections or input there?
Otherwise for speakers I don't know where to begin. I've looked at the Boston Acoustics CS260II floor standing models which seem nice for the price as well as the BIC America Venturi DV64 and BIC America's FT-6T of which there is a big price jump that makes me wonder if its worth it.
As far as sub-woofer I also like the BIC F12 and PL-200 but again big price difference is it worth it and does the future goal of 7.2 change that choice at all? I have seen some talk of Lava subs, is that maybe worth a look?
Now is where I don't trust myself at all. It seems to me that the center channel quality is most critical for the viewers enjoyment any advice here?
And finally surrounds and rears. I don't understand where those funny looking speakers like the BIC Acoustech PL-66 go in a 7.1 system, middle of the room or back?
Thanks in advance for your time and input.
P.S. as far as the hardwood floors go I have found www.acoustimac.com and like there products any others I should be aware of (later upgrades not part of my initial budget)?


Hey guys so I just moved into a new place and I could use some advice/guidance. Until know I've been that $300 boxed 5.1 system guy. Anyway the room I'm looking at using is 16x21 (pics below) and the system will be set for the center of the room to be the "money" seat. It does have hardwood floors but for now a big couch and rug to dampen the echos. The system will be mostly used for gaming and movies (very little music).
First, my budget is in the $1000-$1500 neighborhood (receiver and speakers). I desire a 7.1 (maybe eventually a 7.2 but the second sub is not part of the initial budget). Basically I'm not against spending a little bit more for big gains in quality but if a $100 increase only gets a change a pro can notice its probably not worth it for my uses.
I've looked into receivers and kind of like the features of the Pioneer vsx-1123...any objections or input there?
Otherwise for speakers I don't know where to begin. I've looked at the Boston Acoustics CS260II floor standing models which seem nice for the price as well as the BIC America Venturi DV64 and BIC America's FT-6T of which there is a big price jump that makes me wonder if its worth it.
As far as sub-woofer I also like the BIC F12 and PL-200 but again big price difference is it worth it and does the future goal of 7.2 change that choice at all? I have seen some talk of Lava subs, is that maybe worth a look?
Now is where I don't trust myself at all. It seems to me that the center channel quality is most critical for the viewers enjoyment any advice here?
And finally surrounds and rears. I don't understand where those funny looking speakers like the BIC Acoustech PL-66 go in a 7.1 system, middle of the room or back?
Thanks in advance for your time and input.
P.S. as far as the hardwood floors go I have found www.acoustimac.com and like there products any others I should be aware of (later upgrades not part of my initial budget)?