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Hello,
I'm in the process of finishing my basement and I'm starting to investigate in wall speakers prior to drywall installation. I know nothing about surround sound and have never purchased speakers in my life. I just want to watch TV and have decent sound. I'm a little hard of hearing already, so my ears aren't all that sensitive to begin with.
I stopped at my local A/V store to get some recommendations for flush mounted speakers. The salesman recommended SpeakerCraft AIM Series.
My budget allows $1,000 for 5 speakers. The AIM7 Two for rear speakers and AIM7 MT Two front and center can be purchased for about $875
I've installed Isomax clips and hat channel on the ceiling along with 10" of insulation in the floor joists above. I've installed this primarily to reduce noise from above. When my wife wears heels and is walking on the wooden floors above, the noise drives my crazy! I'm not trying to build an accoustical chamber for a fancy home theater. Just want something better than what I have, which is sound coming from the TV speakers.
I'll primarily be watching TV on a new 50" plasma once the room is completed. The size of the space is approximately 25' x 12' with the TV centered in the 25' wall.
I'm looking for opinions on the SpeakerCraft brand, or if my money is best spent on something else.
Thanks!
JJ
I'm in the process of finishing my basement and I'm starting to investigate in wall speakers prior to drywall installation. I know nothing about surround sound and have never purchased speakers in my life. I just want to watch TV and have decent sound. I'm a little hard of hearing already, so my ears aren't all that sensitive to begin with.
I stopped at my local A/V store to get some recommendations for flush mounted speakers. The salesman recommended SpeakerCraft AIM Series.
My budget allows $1,000 for 5 speakers. The AIM7 Two for rear speakers and AIM7 MT Two front and center can be purchased for about $875
I've installed Isomax clips and hat channel on the ceiling along with 10" of insulation in the floor joists above. I've installed this primarily to reduce noise from above. When my wife wears heels and is walking on the wooden floors above, the noise drives my crazy! I'm not trying to build an accoustical chamber for a fancy home theater. Just want something better than what I have, which is sound coming from the TV speakers.
I'll primarily be watching TV on a new 50" plasma once the room is completed. The size of the space is approximately 25' x 12' with the TV centered in the 25' wall.
I'm looking for opinions on the SpeakerCraft brand, or if my money is best spent on something else.
Thanks!
JJ