Recent content by newoski

I've been reading a ton of posts on the AVSForums and articles from Audioholics that seem to indicate that it's sonically best to use the same vertically oriented speaker for left, right, and center channels. Apparently it provides for a more consistent sound when sweeping across all speakers...

Would the 35 and 50 xti go together, or would the 50 be to powerful?

I'll need a new smaller media chest ifbibgi that route. The current one takes up the full width of that wall. Then there is a 6" jut out and the wall continues. Opposite side is end of wall with stairs on backside going up. Regarding new stands/table... Do I want one single level for the...

Rack or table? What do you mean? (Moving towards wall mounting TV. Evaluating best options for speaker placement/stands etc)

The only thing I can think of doing would essentially be to use a "table", not a media entertainment center stand. I would then put the TV on. Something like this... (though obviously adjusting the speakers so the tweakers are a bit higher)

Hi Guys, So first, thanks again for all the help, thus far, as I've bite off a bit more than I anticipated upgrading my TV, receiver and speakers all in one go. My basement setup is not ideal and I currently don't have the option to wall mount. I have my new MartinLogan 30i and 35xti speakers...

Hi Guys, I've got my 35XTis and 30i sounding about right. My 15XTis are setup about 2 feet to the left/right of the couch, against a back wall. They're about 6" above ear level, right now, as I await taller stands. Unfortunately, the sound is overpowering and sounds very localized. I ended up...

First post -- just received my Motion 30i (center), Motion 35XTi (left rights), and 15XTi (rears) + Motion FX (alternative rears). My couch is against my back wall, so my rears will be to the sides of the couch, ever so slightly behind the listener. I'll be testing both the 15XTi and FX to...