The subject of room treatment is too big for this format, but let me give an overview. Low frequency standing waves need to be addressed. Speaker placement and corner bass traps are effective for this. Early speaker reflections from nearby walls, the ceiling and the floor need to be attenuated. At the same time you must be careful not to overdamp the room. These points apply to 2 channel as well as HT systems. The Stereophile Guide to HT has a series of excellent articles that go into great detail about acoustic problems and their solution.
Which is better: separates or receiver?
My husband and I are considering integrating our stereo with our home theater. I am looking for any advice on which is better, running with a 5 channel amp and a preamp/processor, or using a big HT receiver. Any recommendations are appreciated. We are working with a budget not exceeding $3000.
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