[Montucky]

So my thread in the Speaker forums (http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-speakers/1969986-need-help-lcr-placement-doors-way.html) might have me leaning toward a passive soundbar for my buddy who wants an 80" TV (we might have to end up going with a 70-75" instead).

He wants the LCR treatment, but there are doors in the way, and the room dimensions might end up forcing us to go with a soundbar IF there's a good passive 3 channel one that actually sounds good in a 7.1 setup.

So far, the GoldenEar SuperCinema 3D Array XL might be a contender. Definitely no more expensive than that. Also seeing the Def Tech Mythos XTR-SSA3, the Klipsh G-42, and the PSB Imagine. The only thing I'm not keen on with the latter options is that they're only 42-46" wide. Seems the SuperCinema at about 62" might be the best option so far.

What do you guys recommend for passive SBs paired with hudge TVs?

 

[Montucky]

Just went and remeasured. Looks like he'll be going with a 70 incher instead, so the model he's looking at is 62 1/2" wide. Since the GoldenEar bar is 62 1/8", that might just look PERFECT!

Thoughts? Alternatives?

 

[They_call_me_Roto]

For a wide passive soundbar, other than the GE SuperCinema3D XL there really is only one other I know of. Leon speakers, they make soundbars to whatever width you want. They are custom made to order, and have a premium price tag as a result. http://www.leonspeakers.com/

Although with a smaller TV I would still recommend using three GE SuperSat 60s, or even the SuperSat 50s as I replied in your other post.

 

[Hookedonc4]

We use James Loudspeakers SPL39LCR in our sitting room with the James EMB10 Subwoofer powered by the James M1000 Amp.

James will make what you need too.