It's a common misconception I think when people mention the number of subs in a channel setup. Because when someone has 2 subs, I guess it's in some way proper to say they have 5.2.2 setup for example. They use the number as how many speakers they have in the system, except that number isn't used for the quantity of speakers, it's actual definition is the number of channels.

Channels =/= to quantity of speakers. When you go to a commercial cinema, you'll see they have like 5 main speakers behind the screen, 18 surround speakers, 20 over heads and 10 surround back speakers and 4 subs for example. But despite that, do you see a THX certified cinema call it a 33.4.20 channel setup? They of course don't because the signal is still just a 7.1.36 (36 being the heights for Atmos). Similarly I have 6 subs in my room, it doesn't mean I call my system 7.6.4 ya know?

I don't have enough experience with projectors in general though, so I'm not the best person to ask regarding projectors. I do know that Optoma UHD35+ is a pretty decent projector however.

There are acoustically transparent screens you can use if you want to put speakers behind it. For movies, it is the best setup because you don't have to compromise on the center channel (which is by far the most important speaker in a multi-channel setup) with a typical horizontal MTM design speaker. You could use vertical (which is the best way how woofers and tweeters should be aligned) MTM bookshelves behind a screen for no issues with lobing or phase shifts when listening off-axis.

Hi guys need some advice.



Question 1:
currently am using Pioneer Htz-313BD 5.1 all in one, happy for the past 10 years.
Recently the amp got no sound output. I tried troubleshoot.
Phase 1: on it at standby mode for 1 hour, then only power it up, sound come out.
after 3 days.
Phase 2: sound cut off in middle of movie, and come back after a few minutes.
after 3 days.
Phase 3: sound cut off after 5 minutes of movie start, and never come back.

Possible to fix?


Question 2:
Prepared to get a new 5.1 receiver, budget 2k+, reuse back the pioneer speakers temporarily.
Eyeing at Yamaha Rx-V385 and Denon AVR-X250BT.
But found the subwoofer currently I am having is a passive one. Can it be reuse for the above 2 receivers?
Do i need to get a new subwoofer and any recommendation?

Question 3:
Found end of the month is Malaysia AV show 2022. possible get cheap deal there?

thanks~

This post has been edited by ahfatt: Oct 17 2022, 08:25 AM

1. susah
2. temporary no subwoofer, that all
3. see if desa home participate

Q-acoustics is the best value for money. Than Yamaha AVR. JVC projector and JL audio subs.

Sorry for the delay in replying. Was away for quite some time. I really appreciate on all the detailed information provided. Really helps me alot in setting up a theater system. Thank you.

i worry the screen will obstruct the speaker sound going through.
https://www.xyscreen.com/acoustic-screen-ma...reen-xy-screens
look for acoustic transparent screen.

How was the result ?

Ok will do. Still researching on the screen! Thanks for the info.


Still in the middle of setting it up. Still learning everyday 🤣

KL international AV show is this week Friday to Sunday. You should go check it out

Thanks for your reply.

Ok giving up the Pioneer amp, but re-use it as Bluray player.
Get myself a Yahama RX-V385, get a used Yamaha NS-P160 replaced the center speaker and use the bookshelf as front speaker now.
get a NS-SW100 as new subwoofer.

A happy man now. Still looking for an affordable floor standing speakers slowly.

V385 got dolby Atmos support?

V385 is only a 5.1 channel receiver, it does not have support for Atmos.

This is my current setup...
The TV is 85" TCL T7E 144hz VRR & ALLM gaming TV powered by Ugoos X4 Plus running on CoreElec.
Amp is Denon X2500 driving 7.2 channel Dolby Atmos setting with front speakers by Hivi Swans. The atmos speakers is my DIY upward firing Atmos speakers.
I use dual subwoofer with 1 unit SVS PC12 Plus and a DIY 15" seal sub with Dayton Audio UM15-22.
Surround is Wharfadale surround.








This post has been edited by lightning69: Nov 6 2022, 09:01 AM

Nice

Nice setup. Your corelec can decode Atmos?

Is that budget for speakers only? If yes, can consider Arendal Sound 1961.

Originally last year, I did impulse buying of Q Acoustics 7.1.4 (3050i + QB12 + 3010i and Qi65 ceiling speakers), then along the way came the Arendal Sound which I tested and jumped ship. It is different price point, but the sound and form factor of the speaker allowed better layout of my room. Originally wanted to keep the 3050i for 2.0 music listening, was testing out the speaker with a few DAC/Amp combination then tested 1723 Tower on the same set-up, immediately decided to trade in the 3050i and grab the 1723 tower instead.

Ever since I discovered CoreElec, I'm fully converted to CE. I used to run Kodi on Android but it's no match for CoreElec. CE can pass through all the HD audio format including Dolby True HD Atmos and DTS-X. It also support auto frame rate switching.

CE with RealDebrid is the best solution from streaming. With my 300mb unifi, I can stream full blu-ray movies up to 100gb filesize smoothly.

Used to run librelec then I built a Plex server and ever since been running plex off the tvs native app
I can't be bothered to keep updating the apps looking for latest seeds

Oh hey fellow Plex user, I too host a Plex and stream via TV. Eventually in future will add on Nvidia Shield (probably the next gen) for TrueHD passthrough.

Nice
U can consider the new Xbox too
I heard Plex works great too for passthrough