Question Advice needed regarding audio equipment (choice & placement)

[Elonian]

Not sure if this is the correct forum for this specific post, if I overlooked a more suitable one please move my thread.

I've recently gotten my own apartment, I'll be getting started on painting walls and throwing in flooring soon.

My question is mainly regarding the speaker placement in the apartment, and the types of speakers and equipment I should go for. I'm a huge music fan and I'd like to be able to enjoy movies sporadically (music will be the main focus in my case)

The last couple of days I've been making a floorplan with the furniture I have ready, I'm working on the cablework now since I want to hide most of my ethernet/tv cables. It's raised a question whether or not I should also include cablework for speakers.

Now for the main question; What positions would you suggest I'd place my speakers, and which specific pieces of equipment would you suggest when doing so? If possible I'd prefer some sort of wireless system if the placement involves wall mounts.

I'll include the floor plan / generated 3d pictures to give you an idea of what the place would look like. If you have any other suggestions regarding the furnishing/flooring/improvements for isolation please don't refrain from responding.

 

[insider9]

Is there anyone like "Insider" or "Delboy" you guys know of in the states? I need a replacement (after divorce) vintage system.

I just been through a divorce. Would love to be in the states your choice is so much better.

 

[insider9]

Thanks for the replies guys,

I've gone through the process of trying to set up some speakers and making some changes in the planner program. Do you think these changes are good?

I was thinking about getting the Ikea Symfonisk (aka Sonos shelf speakers) which I could then combine with a Sonos sub and perhaps expand towards the shower and bedroom with either more of those, or just some of the Play:1 speakers.

Getting the speakers up to ear height whilst sitting down, and then turning them to face me seems to be the ideal setup for stereo sound quality from what I've read and heard, some other details I've heard is that moving the speakers away from the wall is also good for quality, correct me if I'm wrong.

Some other questions I have; would putting in a room divider (similar to the wooden one in the initial pictures) be hurtful towards sound quality?

Could a subwoofer be placed against a wall without loss of sound quality? Is the one pictured in the attachments located properly or should that be somewhere else?

This is so much better than the first setup. Not ideal but better. Where you have this wall art above the speaker I'd look for a acoustic panel to deal with early reflection. They can look like art nowaday anyway. It will help with imaging.

You will really need to try this setup first as there may be huge bass issues. Your speakers are in the middle of the room and listening position against a wall. My advice is loan any speakers you can and try them before you spend any money.

 

[insider9]

Makes Insider sound like a Delboy wheeler dealer. (Maybe he's been inside)

Spent a night once but that's for a different forum 😂

 

[insider9]

I don't know about pricing differences, but am sorry to hear it. Anyway, I'm looking for mid 70's hear. Preferably a Marantz receiver and good speakers to start.

Start with this

ADCOM GDA-600 DAC Digital to Analog Converter Tested! Free Shipping! | eBay

ADCOM GDA-600 DAC Digital to Analog Converter Tested! Tested for Key Functions, R2/Ready for Resale. Tested Working.

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[insider9]

Or bid on this

Outlaw Audio RR2160 Analog+Digital Stereo Receiver/Amplifier: AM/FM, Phono, USB | eBay

Outlaw Audio RR2160 Stereo Analog/Digital Receiver Amplifier. The RR2160 Receiver Itself. System is lightly used, but in great shape and fully functional. This unit has only be in service for about a year.

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[insider9]

To go with DAC

Adcom GFA-5500 200-WPC High-Current Audiophile Stereo Power Amplifier Amp | eBay

<p>Adcom GFA-5500 200-WPC High-Current Audiophile Stereo Power Amplifier Amp. </p><p>1 fuse needs to replace other than that everything works perfectly tested </p><p>Minor scratches </p><p>Condition is Used. </p><p>Selling as is no return </p><p>Shipped with USPS Parcel Select Ground.</p>

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[insider9]

Find a pre plus Urei 811A speakers and you'll be floored.

 

[insider9]

Or you can save some money and get these @Jroot

OPTIMUS Pro lx-10 Speaker pair excellent condition with grilles! | eBay

A couple minor imperfections on the grille as shown, and one small imperfection on the side of one cabinet towards the rear. On one tweeter grille, the plastic cage part is broken, but it is all together.

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