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The original was posted on /r/hometheater by /u/Dasnyde4 on 2023-08-08 17:56:12+00:00.
Thanks in advance for any help! I’ve been reading a ton of threads and have a few questions. I am finishing my basement and adding a theater room. The room is 18 ft by 16 ft. I’m planning on doing a riser approximately one foot high with two rows. I had a few questions.
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I’ve read a lot of recommendations for wiring a second sub, but don’t see any recommendations in the Dolby guides. Where would I wire this? In the back Center?
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I’m debating between a 5.1.4 and a 7.1.4 setup. Likely start with 5.1.4 and add. How much space between wall and listening ear do you need for 7.1. Not sure if I’ll have enough space. Currenly plan is about a foot off wall to back of couch. (I know this is less then recommended)
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Placement of Atmos. Looking at the Dolby guides it is a little confusing. Would I rough in directly ahead, or behind couch? How close to the TV?
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I’m wiring the jacks directly into the wall. What height is recommended for the wiring (not necessarily the speaker)
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I’ve read that in-wall speakers are not usually recommended. Does that include the Atmos speakers? Can I use any speaker for the Atmos, just mounted on the ceiling?
Thanks for answering my questions! It has been fun (and very overwhelming) reading all about it. I will post pictures once this thing is done!