Moving into a pre-owned house next week that the previous owner wired up with in-ceiling speakers. I've yet to check the quality of brand/model etc. and they direction of them is not ideal. Front L&Rs face straight down to the floor and I don't plan on using them. Rears also face down to the floor but I am considering using those for a potential 5.1 or 7.1 setup depending on people's thoughts.
Current equipment: Denon 791 receiver + Orb Mod 2 system.
Options I 'm thinking:
1. Eliminate the In-Ceilings altogether and just go 5.1 with the rear speakers on stands behind (sides) of couch.
2. Go 5.1 with the In-Ceiling speakers only and eliminate the rear Orbs on stands. (My wife would like this one - I'm sure you can relate!)
3. Go 7.1 and use rear Orbs and In-Ceilings. Not sure if I would setup the In-Ceilings as Surround Backs or Surround right/left in this configuration.
Option 2 & 3 are the most attractive to me and honestly I wouldn't mind just having 5.1 with the In-Ceilings and no rear speaker stands for the kids to knock over, be in the way etc. Not sure how much quality I'd be sacrificing though both with the positioning of the speakers themselves and the quality of the actual speakers although I could always upgrade them.
What do you guys think is the best setup for me? Really appreciate your advice!
THANKS!
Current equipment: Denon 791 receiver + Orb Mod 2 system.
Options I 'm thinking:
1. Eliminate the In-Ceilings altogether and just go 5.1 with the rear speakers on stands behind (sides) of couch.
2. Go 5.1 with the In-Ceiling speakers only and eliminate the rear Orbs on stands. (My wife would like this one - I'm sure you can relate!)
3. Go 7.1 and use rear Orbs and In-Ceilings. Not sure if I would setup the In-Ceilings as Surround Backs or Surround right/left in this configuration.
Option 2 & 3 are the most attractive to me and honestly I wouldn't mind just having 5.1 with the In-Ceilings and no rear speaker stands for the kids to knock over, be in the way etc. Not sure how much quality I'd be sacrificing though both with the positioning of the speakers themselves and the quality of the actual speakers although I could always upgrade them.
What do you guys think is the best setup for me? Really appreciate your advice!
THANKS!