Speaker Set up Help !

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Con

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#71941 19-Nov-2010 09:34

Hey experts,

I have a Projector with a 5.1 surround sound system and considering using speakers in the roof.
Which ones can I place in the roof , so as to miminise decorative impact and which ones on walls.

Ideally I'd like most on roof ?

Cheers

Con

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#406601 19-Nov-2010 09:44

What type of surround sound system do you have?

ie is it a receiver that you can connect to your own speakers, or is it an all in one system that comes with it's own speakers attached?

Con

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#406699 19-Nov-2010 12:12

All in one I think , but believe can adjust to variabe speakers ?

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#406710 19-Nov-2010 12:41

Ok, well first step is to look on the back of the speakers you currently have and find the ohm rating on them. If they say 8 ohm then you can substitute most alternative speakers fairly easily. It they say 4 ohm then that limits your options, but you could probably find something that would work. If they say 2 ohm then you are really a bit stuffed trying to find a suitable wall/ceiling mount substitute.

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#406881 19-Nov-2010 19:12

If it is an all in one unit (home theatre in the box) then you may well be out of luck.
What is the brand / amplifier model number?
That will help us suggest the right path forward...

elldizzle

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#407566 22-Nov-2010 10:41

Does it have regular Audio cable binding posts or spring clips?...A lot of them have propriety Connections for there own speakers that can be a real pain...

wmoore

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#407604 22-Nov-2010 11:30

Boston Acoustics have a range of in wall and in ceiling speakers. These are available from Avalon NZ.

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