Hi all,
I am trying to put a 7.1 system in the family room. Not the ideal HT setting, with a ~4,000+ cubic ft. room.
My problem is that the TV is in a cabinet with the center speaker below, also in the cabinet. The R and L mains will either be in cabinet or possible towers to the sides (WAF).
I have NO place to put a subwoofer box. Here are my thoughts:
- Are there any tower speakers that have subs built into the towers and deliver good bass?
- I read a little about IB, and I have an attic above part of the room (starting at about the listening position and going back. No attic above the "front sound stage" and no other wall usable as IB (from what I understand about IB, that is.)
- What abot "in ceiling" (non IB) speakers?
- So as I see it, it is either combo towers, less-than-ideal placement of ceiling IB, or ceiling, non IB, for my subwoofer. Whis is the "lesser" of these evils?
- Other ideas? Am I missing anything?
As far as budget goes, I don't want to miss out on hearing a good idea, so let's just say it is not an issue. That said, I am hoping to keep the overall speaker costs in the $1000 - $2000 range. If necessary it can be higher.
Thanks for your help.