£5k - 11 channels for 7.1.4 surround sound?

RoyMi6

RoyMi6

RoyMi6

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Cinema room is slowly becoming a reality and I've picked up a couple of deals along the way.

Picked up an Anthem MRX720 11.2 Channel Receiver, Arcam P7 (7x150w) Amplifier, BK Monolith Sub and Sony VPL-VW550ES 4K Projector.

I feel everything is fairly well matched in terms of being a similar age, all HDMI 2.0 and supports ATMOS (as I'm aiming for a 7.2.4 setup)

I plan on keeping my original mismatched 5 channel surround speakers (which I likely will short term) but I'm thinking "what ceiling speakers should I get today that I could get the whole set of longer term?"

I've got my eye on 4xSVS Prime Elevations as I'm thinking the Prime range could be a good full setup (2x towers + centre + 4xbookshelf) but wondering what other good options exist?

To be honest, I've got random ideas about using JUST 11xSVS Prime Elevations in combination with 2 x subs - but maybe that's another thread
 
Sorry @hornetstinger, do you mean don't use SVS Prime Elevations for all channels, or don't use the SVS Prime range - with tower, bookshelf where appropriate?

Any suggestions for alternatives? I'm interested in the Wharfedale Diamond 12 series as well but there's no good matched "on ceiling" speaker from Wharfedale from what I'm aware...
 
There's loads of speaker brands out best to demo a few.

Don't use prime elevation for all channels. But I'd you do want prime speakers then but bookshelf/floorstander as required and elevation two pair for heights.

Wharfedale have slightly softer sound typically.

I'm not using matching height speakers as no longer made and no way of angling down/side enough. I'm using q acoustic 3010i with wall brackets..far cheaper than angled Atmos speakers, more efficient, wider frequency response, and with the q acoustic brackets can aim straight at listening position
 
Ah, interesting you've done that. So have you got your height on the front and back walls? Or are you using the mounts on the ceiling?

If you've got them on the walls, i take it you don't consider that much of a compromise in terms of audio positioning?
 
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