Music Banter - View Single Post - Dual use Speaker setup to have volume to play with a full band ?

GuessJT · 06-14-2012, 12:18 PM

Hey guys,

I am working on the best Speaker setup, amp/receiver, etc to make this work.

I currently have a room, 900sqft (aka: Man Cave) that has a full DW drum kit, that I would like to be able to put in (hopefully) a 2.1 (2 speakers and a sub) that the speakers would generate enough volume at a decent quality to not have the drums drown out the sound, other guitarists will be playing with the drum kit at times.

This is not an attempt to get a full Stage PA system, or will these ever be moved for other uses.

The dual purpose is I will also be using it attached to a 70inch plasma already in place to watch movies, television, and so on.

The *primary* objective is a good sound, at sufficient volume,.. and hopefully able to accomplished by two speakers on each side of the television (wall) with a sub located somewhere.

So some 'home theater' speakers in essence .. But can consider some other types of speakers if they will also work in capacity for the movie/tv side of things.

I have no desire to run a 5.1 speaker setup or 7.1 -- Surround sound is NOT an issue or desire here.

I am going to add a computer by the drum set for easy access to Spotify, Itunes, and other services to easily access songs to have come through these speakers to play the drum kit with, as well as to help with any band practice or jam sessions.

I am going to run an HDMI from the computer to a receiver (not bought) to be able to see the video and audio from the computer on the bigger screen (tv).

Surely there must be some 2.1 speaker setups that are of enough volume/quality to make this a possibility.

I don't want to over complicate this -- so if you can recommend some speaker setups (brands, links, etc) and Receiver combinations that would make this as easy as possible and work for my intentions I would greatly appreciate it.

I would like to get away with the speakers for $500-600,.. but if it must go up to $1000 I can consider it.

As for the .1, the sub, I was thinking the smaller the better reaction for 'rock' music. So wouldn't going with an 8" sub, maybe a 10" sub be best for this purpose?

The receiver I would anticipate should be able to be done for less than $500.

I will attach an image of a rough mock up of the room and where things are located.. Ideally I would like to have the speakers on the same wall as the television which the TV is shown in the graphic below.

Your input is greatly appreciated!

06-14-2012, 12:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
GuessJT Groupie Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2	Dual use Speaker setup to have volume to play with a full band ? Hey guys, I am working on the best Speaker setup, amp/receiver, etc to make this work. I currently have a room, 900sqft (aka: Man Cave) that has a full DW drum kit, that I would like to be able to put in (hopefully) a 2.1 (2 speakers and a sub) that the speakers would generate enough volume at a decent quality to not have the drums drown out the sound, other guitarists will be playing with the drum kit at times. This is not an attempt to get a full Stage PA system, or will these ever be moved for other uses. The dual purpose is I will also be using it attached to a 70inch plasma already in place to watch movies, television, and so on. The primary objective is a good sound, at sufficient volume,.. and hopefully able to accomplished by two speakers on each side of the television (wall) with a sub located somewhere. So some 'home theater' speakers in essence .. But can consider some other types of speakers if they will also work in capacity for the movie/tv side of things. I have no desire to run a 5.1 speaker setup or 7.1 -- Surround sound is NOT an issue or desire here. I am going to add a computer by the drum set for easy access to Spotify, Itunes, and other services to easily access songs to have come through these speakers to play the drum kit with, as well as to help with any band practice or jam sessions. I am going to run an HDMI from the computer to a receiver (not bought) to be able to see the video and audio from the computer on the bigger screen (tv). Surely there must be some 2.1 speaker setups that are of enough volume/quality to make this a possibility. I don't want to over complicate this -- so if you can recommend some speaker setups (brands, links, etc) and Receiver combinations that would make this as easy as possible and work for my intentions I would greatly appreciate it. I would like to get away with the speakers for $500-600,.. but if it must go up to $1000 I can consider it. As for the .1, the sub, I was thinking the smaller the better reaction for 'rock' music. So wouldn't going with an 8" sub, maybe a 10" sub be best for this purpose? The receiver I would anticipate should be able to be done for less than $500. I will attach an image of a rough mock up of the room and where things are located.. Ideally I would like to have the speakers on the same wall as the television which the TV is shown in the graphic below. Your input is greatly appreciated! Attached Thumbnails