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new home theatre system

by bcox0 Mar 24, 2006 3:35AM PST

I am having my basement finished and I am trying to map come pu with a good h.t. system. I have already mapped out where I am going to place furniture and have decided to go with either a 42 or 50 inch plasma. Now I have to find a good surround sound system. Since my ceiling is open now I can wire for the system with out any hassle. One thing I was considering was in ceiling speakers, but I am not sure. Any advice? Also keep in mind I have low ceiling and no post so there are not many options to mount speakers to.

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MABEY THIS WILL HELP
by stewart norrie Mar 24, 2006 5:26AM PST

I know there are stick on rubber moldings that will hide your speaker wire, And speakers that come with nice looking stands. The work is well worth it and 7.1. is the way to go. I just installed a 7.1. Atlantic Technology 4200 system in my home. and the sound is beyond belief. + 7.1. you get 360 degrees of sound that will really put you in the movie your going to love it good luck stewart dont forget the snack bar

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basement h.t. system
by bcox0 Mar 24, 2006 5:33AM PST

what I would really like to find would be a 7.1 system in which the the 2 rear & 2 side speakers can be in ceiling speakers. That way I can avoid having my kids knock over the standing ones. Do you know of any that are like that?

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I SEE YOUR POINT
by stewart norrie Mar 24, 2006 5:55AM PST

Check out a hi-end home theater dealer. only problem you would have to cut out the wall to install this type of speaker, They usually are speakers in a inclosure that fits in the wall with a cover over them and I have no idea what they sound like. My Atlantic Technology speakers are on stands with a large base and even if your young ones knocked them over I dont think that would damage them. How about just screwing the base into the floor with some sort of clamp let us know how it turnes out stewart good luck

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JB4679 what is b.t.w. and p.o.s
by stewart norrie Mar 24, 2006 10:31AM PST

Every time I post something I get these little remarks from you and I have no idea what they mean In my feeble little mind I dont know if you are putting down every thing I own Like my Atlantic Technology speakers I dont know if you are calling them garbage or what Please use words instead of just letters Iam very stupid have a nice day

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Here's a good option
by kena10 Mar 24, 2006 7:57AM PST
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JB4672 WHAT ARE YOU SAYING?
by stewart norrie Mar 24, 2006 10:42AM PST

You said my A/t speakers were p.o.s does that mean they are sh-tty speakers. I dont understand your word codes please explain

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(NT) (NT) Have Another Beer Stewart
by RoadRunner6 Mar 24, 2006 6:22PM PST
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You're 180 Degrees Off Stewart, POS Means........
by RoadRunner6 Mar 24, 2006 6:34PM PST

.........Positively Outstanding Speakers.

He was trying to compliment you on your Atlantic Technology 7.1 speaker system that is beyond belief (actually it is really a 5.1 system with two mis-matched Cerwin Vegas throw in, but I won't tell anyone).

Relax Stewart, remember, CHILL !!!

RR6 :^O

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POS
by sirroundsound Mar 24, 2006 10:01PM PST

Point of sail..(my favorite)
Point of sale (for those in retail)
Proud of son (for Dad's everywhere)
Pretty old Stuff (or ****) (getting rid of junk on Ebay)
And the one we all know too well but are not supposed to say on Cnet forums POS.

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7.1 in ceiling rears
by sirroundsound Mar 24, 2006 9:59AM PST

You can do this with in ceiling speakers, lots of information out there about placement.
Depending on your budget, and the receiver you plan on using, there are good quality in wall or ceiling speakers from a variety of brands. You should expect to pay around 100.00 per speaker at a minimum, with better quality models hitting 500 - 800 pair, and if your looking for the upper level, well the sky's the limit here.
Something to concider, if there is a back wall behind the seating area (8 - 10ft away) you could put surrounds in wall there, and use in ceiling just behind and to either side of the main listening area for side speakers.

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