I like the way you think.

 

NICE!!!!! That is sweet

 

Would agree most of the time. But with the SpeakerCraft type they have some that you can actually angle toward the seating area. That way it's not like the sound is just coming down from ceiling and actually coming at you in all directions.

Maybe when I get my setup all dialed in I'll have you guys over for a look see.

Currently, since we just moved, our house came with the built in surround SpeakerCraft setup (which was a surprise), and pre-wired for the sub (the vander). So I need to get a new surround receiver (Arcam AVR300 http://www.arcam.co.uk/prod_diva_AVR300_intro.cfm) to actually put it all in to play. I could just use my VLR's as the L/R with my pre-amp and then use the TV and hook-up the rears and center in the ceilings since the TV has the connections in the back and 5.1 sound.

I have a small 34 inch flat screen HD Samsung, Samsung DVD (dual-scan), Vandersteen VLR-1 for the left and right, Vandersteen x-over, mid-level Sony CD, and then a AMC integrated pre-amp. That's what I was using and I didn't have surround. But the sound was still about the best I've heard for the setup. It was great for music and moves were good (sub-sweet) but again, no surround.

When I get home I'll post up the old setup photo.

 

My biggest concern was not having wires running all over the damn place, so I went with ceiling surround for the rear. I am by no means a movie buff or an audiophile. As a matter of fact, after 17 years in various bands I have really bad hearing to begin with.

I can tell the difference between crappy stereo / 5.1 systems and good ones, but I could never tell the difference between good and "Oh my god those cables cost $200" good.

 

IPOZ,

You are right about the Defs being in a whole different ball park compared to the Infinity stuff. I plan on getting one of the Non-powered Def center channels like the CLR 2000/2002 for the Center and some BPXs for the rear. I only have a 5.1 amp in the ES50 so that will have to be all for now.

Later Super

 

I think you need a new & bigger tv my friend.

 

here is mine couldnt find any more tower speakers..

 

Do all 6 speakers work?
what do the transformers have to do with anything?

 

what? and yes all of them work really ****ing loud i have the amp behind all that crap

 

nice way to edit Have u thought about moving the smaller ones behind the couch?

And it's not about how loud htye are, but about how good they sound.

 

well width wise it's not that big i had it that way in my apartment though.

 

yes you are right a 42" or 50" is on the way! the old Mitsubishi is about ready to die!

 

awesome, can't wait. Keep us updated.

 

Here are the only photos I could find on my old setup.

 

nice wallpaper