Upgrading from a Soundbar. Advice needed for my room and speakers please :)

[Ryan88]

Hi Everyone

I currently have a Yamaha Yas 207 soundbar. It's served me well but I find it lacks when it comes to playing music, which is something i do as well as watching movies. I am by no means a serious audiophile but I enjoy good sound and want to upgrade my system. My room layout is a little awkward and I have attached a few images, its not a dedicated theatre room.

I am looking at getting a Sony DN790 AV Amp as it seems to be reasonably priced for what I need but I am torn on speakers, I have asked for advice in a few places but get told that any of my suggestions are not good enough. I am on a budget and after amp i have around £500 for speakers. I am happy to start with a 3.1 system for now, some have said a 5.1 would be pointless in my room?

I have looked at the following speakers but any advice would be REALLY appreciated.

Whafedale DX2 5.1 Package https://www.richersounds.com/tv-home-cinema/speaker-packages/wharfedale-dx2-black.html
Q Acoustics 3010 Package (i could maybe stretch the 3010i) https://www.richersounds.com/tv-hom...10-x2-3090c-and-3070s-subwoofer-graphite.html

Or a paid of Diamond 220's with smaller surrounds and not sure on the centre and sub?

Really appreciate any advice

Room:

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[bigboss]

A 5.1 can never be pointless. My preference would be for the Q acoustics amongst the two.

 

[michael hoy]

Agree with bigboss, it is not pointless. It will mean some compromise with the position of the rears but not a deal breaker.
Q acoustics would be my choice as well out of your choices.

 

[bigboss]

In my previous house, my rears were placed up near the ceiling pointing towards the listening position. You could even have in-ceiling speakers if you want.

 

[Ryan88]

In my previous house, my rears were placed up near the ceiling pointing towards the listening position. You could even have in-ceiling speakers if you want.

Thanks, I think I will put them high up. Do you think on the wall or better on a stand at end of each side of sofa?

 

[bigboss]

Thanks, I think I will put them high up. Do you think on the wall or better on a stand at end of each side of sofa?

Ideally at ear level if you can accommodate. Otherwise high up on the wall near the ceiling pointing towards the listener.