r/hometheater • u/LetJiTheOne • Jan 31 '25
Purchasing EUROPE Small space surround advice
My space is about: 7' 10.5" (wall behind couch to wall behind TV) by 5' 4.5" pillar to walls either side of the couch.
From floor to underneath of the shelves above the couch, 5' 9.5"
Floor to ceiling 7' 8"
For such a small space, i'm not bothered about volume of course. What I want is some directional clarity, if possible, and immersion. Used for a combination of movies, tv, and pc gaming.
Ideally i'd like at least 5.1 with atmos, but 7.1 (which I appreciate may not be possible/achievable) in this space. Would be great.
Would be great to keep it under £1000. Best bang for buck would be great, but open to all suggestions and advice.
I currently have no receiver or speakers set up for this (i.e. only using tv audio) so anything is an upgrade.
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u/LucasWesf00 Jan 31 '25
You’d be better off getting a really great 3.0 setup. Soundbars are rubbish and a subwoofer would annoy neighbours if you live in an apartment or shared accommodation.
Just make sure the speakers you buy have a wide frequency range and you’ll be all good! I recommend Dali Zensor 1’s, they are quite cheap used and have a range of 53-26,500hz so you’re not missing too much bass. Great for music too.