jbkinbris Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) Hi guys i am building a small home theatre (approx 4.75m with back width being 3.13m but front where the projector screen would be only 2.5m) room and am looking at in wall speakers to maximize space. Looking at 5.1.4 krix epix LCR, symmetrix rears and atmospherix for atmos b&w cwm 7.3 LCR, 7.5 rears and 663/664 ceiling? paradigm e3 LCR, paradigm e80, pro 80-a m&k 150 IW LCR, iw950 back + ceiling i will be using my velodyne dd15 as a sub and then also need to decide on receiver. Currently have a (dead) Yamaha 2067. Thinking about stepping up to denon 6700 or equivalent marantz, anthem 740 (or 1120 on runout, I don’t see in this room that 8k will be needed so hdmi 2.0 should be enough?)or nad 778 with a (pre-existing) rotel 1080 to drive the front L and R (I know I could go the anthem 720 but it seems like this doesn’t have assignable amps and to use this to drive the 2nd pair of atmos speakers seems like a waste). Source will be oppo 203 and squeezebox. Will be 70-80% HT, 20-30% music. Thanks for your input... I know I need to audition them but thought if anyone had any other thoughts or points I need to consider. Edited March 24, 2021 by jbkinbris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefullguy Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 hmm why not maximise the front area by doing an A/T screen with built in speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbkinbris Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) That’s what I’m doing :)... just with the in wall speakers rather than floorstanders/monitors. I figured if I do traditional speakers I’m going to need to have them off the wall by a reasonable amount (probably) and lose another 50-60cm in an already small room. Is the opinion that in wall speakers are vastly inferior for the money? Edited March 24, 2021 by jbkinbris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krix Loudspeakers Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 16 hours ago, jbkinbris said: Is the opinion that in wall speakers are vastly inferior for the money? @jbkinbris Hope you don't mind me jumping in. They don't need to be, it really depends on how they are designed. The Epix are made with the same internal volume and drivers as the Neuphonix Mk2, so you get the same performance as the floorstanders with the benefit of the wall acting as a baffle. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbkinbris Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 (edited) Thanks Michael! That’s great. So, do you think from your speakers perspective that the mix of krix speakers in my first post would be ideal? Due to my low ceilings another forum member recommended the angled atmospherix so I could place 2 atmos speakers just in front and 2 just behind our seating position as I was thinking the stratospherix initially but this would discount them and in any case as atmos speakers the drop in quality should make minimal difference??? Edited March 25, 2021 by jbkinbris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krix Loudspeakers Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, jbkinbris said: Thanks Michael! That’s great. So, do you think from your speakers perspective that the mix of krix speakers in my first post would be ideal? Due to my low ceilings another forum member recommended the angled atmospherix so I could place 2 atmos speakers just in front and 2 just behind our seating position as I was thinking the stratospherix initially but this would discount them and in any case as atmos speakers the drop in quality should make minimal difference??? Hi @jbkinbris, no worries. Those choices would complement each other nicely. Both the Stratospherix and the Atmospherix A20 are high quality units, the Stratospherix are just a bit more sensitive and can be used outdoors as well. They have similar extension, while it's more than likely you will cross over to the subwoofer(s) at 60-80Hz anyway. The A20's would be a great choice in your room, and will aim the sound toward your seat (so a better response with less EQ needed). Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhyfi Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Hi jbkinbris, just a thought perhaps you could try the Cabasse Io wall mount speaker which has a very wide and coherent sound stage.See the photo attached. I have some unused in the box for sale if you are interested. Io Grey .pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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