7.1 Floorstander System - any specific tips/hints for best set-up???

**Scuba Diver** · **11-08-07, 11:49 PM**

I was looking for suggestions too. However, in my situation in wall speakers are being used.

I did run into some very intresting speaker layouts on the DOLBY website.

http://www.dtsonline.com/dts-hd/71-f...r-surround.php

**Kal Rubinson** · **11-09-07, 08:58 AM**

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Scuba Diver wrote:

I was looking for suggestions too. However, in my situation in wall speakers are being used.

I did run into some very intresting speaker layouts on the DOLBY website.

http://www.dtsonline.com/dts-hd/71-f...r-surround.php

That's not the Dolby website, is it?

Kal

**SteveCallas** · **11-09-07, 10:25 PM**

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Daddy Cool wrote:

I wanted to ask this seperately; having experimented a bit, I find that when my floor-standers ARE set at 'full range' with no LPF crossover, I get a (subjective?) all-round, fuller/beefier, 'sharper' and generally more satisfying soundstage, than when I try various crossovers.

I would measure the subwoofer esponse at your seat to make sure you are getting a relatively flat FR. If you are, it could just be that you prefer the subjectively punchier bass from the mains which could be a result of more second order distortion. If you aren't achieving a flat response from your sub, the peaks and nulls could be muddying up the bass by overemphasizing certain ranges and underemphasizing others.

**Tiny** · **11-09-07, 10:55 PM**

I don't feel so alone now having big floor speakers for my theater. Current arrangement as of today is a pair of 15" 3-ways in the front and another pair in the back with a pair of behemoth solid wood cased 12" models. That could change tomorrow. i am picking up a pair of DJ speakers with dual 18" drivers per 5ft tower. Those might make their way up front, instead of to the garage.

**Scuba Diver** · **11-10-07, 02:22 AM**

Kal, Your right it is the DTS site.

**Spycatcher** · **11-29-07, 07:38 AM**

Hi Daddy Cool,

Just wanted to check how are your MA Br5's doing sound wise? I am planning to go for a pair and just wanted to check your opinion on them. I will be teaming them up with a Marantz 4001 or 5001 av receiver.

90% of usage will be pure music - classic rock, jazz, blues

Thanks for your help

Ravi

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