Line Array for HT

Fazorcat · 5th April 2005, 01:21 AM

I've heard a lot about making cheap but good line array speakers using parts from PartsExpress. I was wondering if a home theater would benefit from 2 tall line array speakers for the Fronts. Since in home theater you have surround speakers that provide all angles of sound, I'm not sure if having line array speakers would be a benefit. Anybody know?

Feandil · 5th April 2005, 06:37 AM

the improvement would be incredible

RJ · 5th April 2005, 02:55 PM

After building my line array I kept debating about building a sub-woofer or add some more speakers for a 5.1 system. The more I listened to these speakers the more it became apparent that I didn't need a sub-woofer or surrounds. The music from these line arrays are incredible as is the movie experience.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/hpnx0294.jpg

Fazorcat · 5th April 2005, 06:35 PM

Wow RJ, those speakers look very nice. The thing with me is that I already have a complete HT system. I just wanted to upgrade my fronts because they aren't that clear.... they are DJ Club speakers, like these ... http://www.gemsound.com/products_spe...club_1505.html

So I thought about a line array, since I thought they were really clear with many mids and tweeters. Maybe this wasn't the best idea, but I hope it works. Any opinions on if I should have went a different route to upgrade my fronts?

Luke (Uof Iowa) · 5th April 2005, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fazorcat
Wow RJ, those speakers look very nice. The thing with me is that I already have a complete HT system. I just wanted to upgrade my fronts because they aren't that clear.... they are DJ Club speakers, like these ... http://www.gemsound.com/products_spe...club_1505.html

So I thought about a line array, since I thought they were really clear with many mids and tweeters. Maybe this wasn't the best idea, but I hope it works. Any opinions on if I should have went a different route to upgrade my fronts?

Depends on how much you want to spend and what your goals are. If you are looking for "clarity" there are several other options than just limiting yourself to a line array.

Fazorcat · 6th April 2005, 04:53 PM

What are some other options that come to mind?

5th April 2005, 01:21 AM	#1
Fazorcat diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wisconsin	Line Array for HT I've heard a lot about making cheap but good line array speakers using parts from PartsExpress. I was wondering if a home theater would benefit from 2 tall line array speakers for the Fronts. Since in home theater you have surround speakers that provide all angles of sound, I'm not sure if having line array speakers would be a benefit. Anybody know?

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5th April 2005, 06:37 AM	#2
Feandil Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NC	the improvement would be incredible

5th April 2005, 02:55 PM	#3
RJ diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004	After building my line array I kept debating about building a sub-woofer or add some more speakers for a 5.1 system. The more I listened to these speakers the more it became apparent that I didn't need a sub-woofer or surrounds. The music from these line arrays are incredible as is the movie experience. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/hpnx0294.jpg

5th April 2005, 06:35 PM	#4
Fazorcat diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wisconsin	Wow RJ, those speakers look very nice. The thing with me is that I already have a complete HT system. I just wanted to upgrade my fronts because they aren't that clear.... they are DJ Club speakers, like these ... http://www.gemsound.com/products_spe...club_1505.html So I thought about a line array, since I thought they were really clear with many mids and tweeters. Maybe this wasn't the best idea, but I hope it works. Any opinions on if I should have went a different route to upgrade my fronts?

6th April 2005, 04:53 PM	#6
Fazorcat diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wisconsin	What are some other options that come to mind?

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