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Discussion Starter · Jan 15, 2009

I have a room that is 16Lx10W with a 9' ceiling that I am building out as a home theater. I am getting ready to wire the room to support a 7/1 speaker system and was wondering the following:

1. What is best height to mount the speakers?
2. Should I center the side speakers (middle of the 16' walls)
3. Recommended speaker wire
4. Recommended speaker system that is reasonable but provides great sound.

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salvasol

· #3 · Jan 15, 2009

First of all ... Welcome to the forum :wave:

debrandy said:
1. What is best height to mount the speakers?

Front speakers (L+C+R) need to be at ear level (36"-42") if possible, and surrounds 2'-3' above ear level (5'-7' from floor).

2. Should I center the side speakers (middle of the 16' walls)

No, if you have just one row place them in the same direction of the seats, if you have two rows try a little behind the first row or between both rows; back surrounds in the back wall (look at this Speaker placement guide )

3. Recommended speaker wire

At least 14, for longer runs (50'+ use 12). www.monoprice.com is one of the cheapest places, you can also try Lowes or Home Depot (100' 16gauge $25)

4. Recommended speaker system that is reasonable but provides great sound.

This is a little more complicated ...What is your budget???:bigsmile:

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