Hi all,

I'm putting together a new home theater and need some help deciding on the surrounds. This is a dedicated setup in and open floor plan basement. I currently have the following:

GE Triton 7s (yet to buy, but will soon)
GE SuperCenter XL
2 SVS SB2000 Subs
Marantz 5009 or 7009 receiver

The issue with the room is that it is already wired for surrounds and rears in the ceiling (it's a finished basement). The surrounds are external speakers that hang and angle down, and are about 12 feet away from seating. The rears are in-ceiling mounted and about 9 feet behind the seating.

Should I cut holes where the surrounds are and install Invisa 525s, Invisa 650s, or Invisa 7000s? Or should I keep the bracket and hang down some SuperSat 3s?

For the rear, should I do Invisa 525s, Invisa 650s, or Invisa 7000s?

Budget is of course a factor, so if the 7000s aren't a $500 per pair improvement, then I don't want to use them. Looking for the best side/rear surround solution for my room.

Greatly appreciate any help and advice.

Thanks,
Wes

Hi Wes,

Certainly envious of those SVS SB2000s, let alone the receiver. I'd say either option you go would be fine, but if you can bring any of those surrounds or rears from the ceiling down a bit into the space, you'll be in slightly better shape. Ceiling is fine if that's your only option, but if you can wall-mount of angle-mount you might be a little better off. That said, I have no experience with the GE ceiling options but plan to do that next when Atmos is ready for prime time.

Any chance you could post a picture of what you have and your setup?