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Room size definition

I would like to better 'describe' (or specify) my living room when people I ask for input want to know about my 'room size'.

My living room is 25 x 15, very open on one side (25). 2 stories high (19'). 

Speaker placement is 2 ft in front of short wall (which has 2 open squares 4x5 (open to breakfeast/kitchen area on eye height), one in corner, one in 'open corner'. Listening about 15' from speakers.

18" Dayton sub in sealed encloserdriven by Elemental Design LT1300 amp (Built for eD by Keiga and based upon an ICEPower module developed by Bang & Olufsen)  is providig low bass (sufficient for my taste/need). 

I currently run the smallish front tower speakers in 'small' setting' (I found it improved the sound vs 'full range', even when I had true full range tower speakers).

I am now considering smaller 2 way speakers, like LS50. 

Concern: can a LS50 (with sub) or similar speaker with small drivers 'fill' the room (i.e. provide SPL in realistic levels)? Alternatively, I consider a (used) B&W Nautilus 804.

 

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kota1
2,706 posts
 

You can calculate the room volume ( L x W x H) and e-mail the manufacturer for advice. That is exactly how OHM Speakers does it.

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jasonbourne52
2,863 posts
 

Bigger is better! Get the B&W 804's!

ddd1
261 posts
 

In my opinion, ALL decent speakers should have their -3dB point at 40Hz or less. Then use subs below that if you wish. That was common advice even in the early 1980s when subs were still uncommon. Pretty little speakers don’t qualify, as much as our spouses might prefer them for their looks.

Of course, manufacturers can make larger profits selling subs plus speakers, speakers that require fewer and smaller drivers, smaller cabinets with less bracing and lower shipping costs. I call that "Boseification".

 

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curiousjim
4,221 posts
 

Call or email KEF with your question and they will get back to you pretty quickly.  I have a smaller room than you do and asked the if the speakers I was looking at were to much for my room and they answered me in less that 48 hours.

BTW, the LS-50’s should work well in your room WITH a couple of subwoofers.

All the best.

yyzsantabarbara
4,568 posts
 

The KEF LS50 is too small for that room. I have a room that is 15 x 20 x 25 and it opens up to a family room. The LS50 with the KC62 sub sounded tiny in there. However, the same system in my 12x11x9 room is incredible.

A KEF Blade 2 would be incredible in your room. Older non-meta Blades are $10-$13K,

 

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