the conventional wisdom is to match your speakers as closely as possible in a surround set-up--ideally you should use seven identical speakers. aesthetics aside,then, you'd probably get the most seamless sound from seven 104.2s; alternatively use three pairs and then find a kef from the same vintage to use as a rear center, which is probably the least critical.
Help in building a KEF surround system
HI!
I would like some input on a KEF surround system I am currently building.
Right now I have 4 KEF 104.2 speakers,two of which I am the original owner.
I want to to build a 7.1 system.I have the marantz mm8003 and will be soon buying the av8003.
My questions are:
I can use the 104.2s for the sides and rear with the thought that I have an opportunity to buy some 105/3s that I can use for right and left fronts.
Would these match sound wise? Should I buy two more 104.2s for the right and left fronts and stay with that? If not what would you recommend for the right and lefts?
Lastly what center channel would you recommend? I have read that the 200c is a good match but good luck finding one.I do want everything to match sound wise so your input would be well appreciated.
I also have but have not built yet 2 Dayton RSS390HF-4 15" Reference HF Subwoofers with 2 1000 watt amps.
Thanks for your help!!
I would like some input on a KEF surround system I am currently building.
Right now I have 4 KEF 104.2 speakers,two of which I am the original owner.
I want to to build a 7.1 system.I have the marantz mm8003 and will be soon buying the av8003.
My questions are:
I can use the 104.2s for the sides and rear with the thought that I have an opportunity to buy some 105/3s that I can use for right and left fronts.
Would these match sound wise? Should I buy two more 104.2s for the right and left fronts and stay with that? If not what would you recommend for the right and lefts?
Lastly what center channel would you recommend? I have read that the 200c is a good match but good luck finding one.I do want everything to match sound wise so your input would be well appreciated.
I also have but have not built yet 2 Dayton RSS390HF-4 15" Reference HF Subwoofers with 2 1000 watt amps.
Thanks for your help!!