Pioneer SP-PK52FS Andrew Jones Speaker Set ($508+, 5.1 bookshelf set) Onkyo TX-NR636 7.2-Ch Dolby Atmos Ready Network A/V Receiver ($365+) Logitech Harmony Home Control ($97+) “$2,000 is a pretty good budget to do a medium sort of entry-level home theater,” said Kerry Bright of Bright Home Theater.
Just like how the 7.1 surround sound home theater system adds two speakers to a 5.1, the 9.1 system adds an additional 2 speakers. These extra speakers are typically added to the sides of the room. With a 9.1 surround sound home theater setup you’d want to have the front, side and rear speakers in the same place as the 7.1 setup.Find a local provider who specializes in home theater design. Of course, if you’re near our Raleigh or Charlotte showrooms, Audio Advice is happy to help! Expect to pay somewhere in the $500-$3,000 range for a professional design and for ultra high-end theaters, design can be upwards of $15,000 or more.
My understanding seems to be the following options: I would need 2 Sonos AMP’s to power both the front and rear speakers to get surround sound. In this case, AMP 1 powering front speakers would give phantom 3.0 sound, AMP 2 would power rear ceiling to get 5.0, and i would plug a Sub into either AMP to get the 5.1.
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