Installing The “SVS Prime” Home Theater | Movie Room Upgrade!

[@D.L.W.]

SVS definitely gives you maximum bang for your buck! My 7.3.4 sound system consists of 6 SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers (2 for the mains, 2 for the side channels, and 2 for the rears), an SVS Ultra Center speaker, 4 SVS Prime Elevation speakers ceiling mounted using MOUNT-IT! brackets for precise positioning to ensure accurate Dolby Atmos, an SVS SB16-Ultra subwoofer in the rear and 2 SVS SB-3000 subwoofers up front. The system is powered by a Parasound Halo A52+ 5 channel amplifier powering the 5 bedlayer speakers and a Yamaha Aventage RX-A8A AVR powering the rear speakers and the 4 Prime Elevation speakers for Dolby Atmos. Dual AC Infinity AIRCOM T9's keep the amps cool, and all are connected to a Panamax M5400-PM Power Conditioner. The 85" television is a SONY XR-85X90CK. The output power of this 14 speaker 15' X 18' Living Room home theater system is 4,300 watts R.M.S.

[@RayDogMark1]

Save for the bookshelves and then use the satellite as your surrounds. :-)

[@jaseamondo]

^^^This is probably your best advice here as your little satellite speakers are not to the same quality as your center, which will give a slight miss match in sound, along with moving speakers further apart and put them on dedicated stands, also pull out your center speaker a bit. All good advice which others have already mentioned.

[@tinostarks]

this is the way

[@alkemix]

Wholesome. I am genuinely happy to see you loving your new setup. This is exactly what new speaker day feels like for me.

[@AustinStPierre]

Thank you for the kind words! I’m so happy with my decision and am glad to have this video to look back one 😁

[@jmcd21182]

The best part of this video is your honesty... Congrats and enjoy!

[@AustinStPierre]

Thank you, I appreciate that! I had a ton of fun putting it together and picking it all out 😁

[@Prettytony0627]

Awesome man! I have 2 PB 1000 pros as well. It’s good to see that people are saving their money to get what they want nowadays.

[@AustinStPierre]

I’ve always been someone to save for what I want, much more rewarding than going into debt over the stuff lol I was looking at the PBs as well. How much of a difference do you notice with 2 subs over 1?

[@12P14D22C]

@@AustinStPierre 2 subs send the soundwaves diffrently into the room. the effects can range from barely noticable to being an absolute game changer. Only testing will give you an answer for your room, sorry.

[@victorvalenzuela6949]

Congrats 🔊🔊 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼

[@MyFireVideos]

Dude! Congrats! I'm so happy for you! I'd love to hear updates on how you are enjoying it.

[@AustinStPierre]

Thanks so much! I’ll definitely continue to share updates as I add more speakers. I don’t remember if I mentioned it in the video but I want to add rear surrounds and 2 atmos speakers down the road. Thanks for watching 😁

[@MyFireVideos]

@@AustinStPierre yes, you mentioned it, I'll look forward to your updates and wish you happy movie sound until then!

[@ocsteve3]

From 2012 to present I've slowly built up from basic 5.1 Andrew Jones pioneer front and surround to the present 11.4.2 including Airmotiv heights, dual Airmotiv SE12's and Andrew Jones side dolby emabled up firing all running off Marantz SR7015. Day after tomorrow I expect to receive the Prime center speaker to replace the original Pioneer center. That Prime center, btw, tests very well off axis meaning the clarity among all seats is a true upgrade. Congatulations to you and welcome to the rabbit hole.

[@AustinStPierre]

That’s an impressive setup! Yes, the Prime Center has probably been my favorite part of the system, I have no complaints on it.

[@Lowkey_nxthxn]

Jheezz separate speakers over a Sony home theatre in a box that's how I started off to. You will notice a huge difference in the sound quality. Big time congratulations my friend SVS is a great choice

[@AustinStPierre]

Thanks! I haven’t regretted the decision once so far, everything I’ve played sounds fantastic!

[@Lowkey_nxthxn]

@@AustinStPierre that's amazing I'm so happy for you. Is your avr 7.2?

[@AustinStPierre]

@@Lowkey_nxthxn Yes! It’s 7.2 but can also be used as a 5.2.2 which is my end goal plan for it

[@Lowkey_nxthxn]

@@AustinStPierre yeah dolby atmos is where it's at. I recommend you also buy a Apple TV 4K for dolby atmos and there Apple Music of dolby atmos it's pretty awesome

[@AustinStPierre]

@@Lowkey_nxthxn I’ve heard great things about Apple TV 4K, might get one eventually. I primarily watch my movies on disc as a physical media guy but it’s something I’ve considered.

[@hermanhorton5944]

You can always use the 2 speakers that you removed from the tv stand for surrounds until you buy the svs surround speakers But rest assured You have achieved sound system greatness !!!!!!😎

[@AustinStPierre]

I would, but the old ones only hook up to that old player. They’re not designed like traditional speakers. Thank you for watching 😁

[@jeffjefferson7384]

Or at least get 2 cheap speakers for surrounds. It makes a big difference over 3.1, and quality is not a big issue compared to center quality.

[@AustinStPierre]

@@jeffjefferson7384 Yes, I’m planning to get two more SVS satellites for surrounds. Just didn’t have enough money saved for everything yet, working in phases. Those are next!

[@one2moja1]

@@AustinStPierre you know you could just cut off the connectors......but I wouldn't advice you to use those speakers....they are rated at 3Ohms while your receiver is rated for 6 to 16Ohms...just get cheap bookshelves

[@12P14D22C]

@@AustinStPierre thats near impossible. what were those speakers exactly? you can probably cut off the end of the cable and use no connector instead of an propriatary one that is on the cables.

[@davidinman5930]

It looks good and I know it sounds great enjoy it

[@peppersmith]

AWEsome, u moving Up!!! Cool.... Hey, word of advice - Upgrades Never Ends....😂😂😂😂😂

[@AustinStPierre]

Yeah I’m already planning what’s next 😅

[@colinmcauliffe-pp4si]

nice I hope you enjoy it all.

[@AustinStPierre]

Thanks, I’ve been loving it so far!

[@colinmcauliffe-pp4si]

@@AustinStPierre that's a big upgrade over your older set up.

[@one2moja1]

Congratulations and welcome to the rabbit hole.....my bet is that within the year you will upgrade the subwoofer to the ported version......also, I've seen you ask about the benefits of dual subs.... multiple subs even out the bass in a room so that you eliminate nulls and peaks (which are undesirable), you won't be necessarily increasing the output

[@AustinStPierre]

Thanks! That totally makes sense, definitely something I’ll consider when expanding the setup in the future.

[@OffTheWallreviews]

Nice work, will bring a new level to watching movies.

[@AustinStPierre]

Thank you! It’s such a difference! Some friends came over for a movie and said it’s better than the local theater 😜👏

[@RayDogMark1]

Try widening front sound stage, and pulling center to end of cabinet to eliminate potential sound reflections. Besides that looks good

[@AustinStPierre]

Thanks for the tip, I didn’t even think of that with the center channel! I’ll move it up some

[@Hungariansausage7766]

I'm getting mine within the next couple weeks :p so excited

[@AustinStPierre]

Excited for you! I should have some more speakers shipping this week if they can get through customs 😅

[@lnvfx]

Looks great! Enjoy!

[@AustinStPierre]

Thanks man, I’ve already got a ton of use out of it!

[@LQ-gaming]

i had the SB 1000 PRO. really good one especially if you go dual and put them in the opposing corners !!

[@AustinStPierre]

With the receiver I got I could potentially go dual in the future! Does it make a noticeable difference going dual with subs?

[@michaelnagy298]

Your set up looks great svs are great speakers

[@AustinStPierre]

They really are, great products all around!

[@victorvalenzuela6949]

This is it.. you’ve been bit by the SVS hobby bug 🔊 Save for another sub and mount those satellites on the wall next to the tv. You will hear the movie 🎥 motions moving from right to left better or more realistic than hearing it below the tv.

[@hermanhorton5944]

I think your son agrees. Wait til I start talking I want one in my room Don’t you give that old one away!!!! Hey. That’s mine ok.🔊🔊🔊

[@Totalplonker]

Considering you only have one subwoofer, you would benefit from doing a thing called a 'subwoofer crawl' which entails placing the subwoofer at your sitting position and crawl around the room to find the deepest bass and then all you have to do is swap positions. Even though I use an audiophile grade Atmos setup, as far as your circumstances are concerned, I think I would give it a miss. Unless one has got the option to turn Atmos channels off, when listening to a 5.1 decoded movie one will be hearing the same signal that's going to the bed layout speakers as do what's going to the Atmos channels! One can get away with it while listening to a 5.1 movie but listening to a 2-channel decoded movie with the height channels on throws the whole soundstage off That's something they don't tell tell you about Dolby Atmos! Thankfully I happen to use a separate poweramp for my Atmos channels, so when am listening to a 2-channel decoded movie (or 5.1 movies) I have the ability to switch my Atmos channels off! But most people don't use a separate power amp for Atmos channels. Hence the reason why most people are not even aware of it! In my experience Atmos is a little overrated anyway! Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos that, well I've had Atmos since it first came out and I'm still yet to experience this so-called object-based audio, all hear is a separate soundstage added to the original soundstage impressive yes but none of this so-called object-based audio as I was led to believe! If you ask me it's just a Big marketing ploy.😁 but that's just my subjected opinion. Anyway good luck on your home theatre setup. Whatever happens you're going to love the sound of it anyway. In my experience the first proper home theatre is always the best! Enjoy and thanks for posting

[@AustinStPierre]

Thanks for all the information and tips! You clearly know your stuff, and thanks for watching 😁

[@whodunit5621]

Look up some of the Atmos videos produced by JenGalla on yt. She's sitting 7.1 demo clips now

[@Totalplonker]

@@whodunit5621 yeah I've seen Jennifer galas videos before. The channel does an excellent job displaying Atmos, especially if one happens to have a tidal subscription! One can actually go ahead and use the tidal link.. therefore be able to get the full Dolby Atmos experience. Instead of the 2-channel encoded KZbin experience. Mind you... if one happen to be a KZbin subscriber and haven't got tidal one can still get a 5.1 experience. Btw if anyone's reading this and is thinking of going with Dolby Atmos don't let my previous comment put you off. They're is a workaround which I would imagine most people probably uses.. which is turning the TV sound settings to pass through! That way the height channels will display separate ambient sounds. It opens the room up for a 3D enveloping sound.

[@Cousineddy77]

hey man how did you adjust the subwoofer to hear it more, I have the exact same svs system and can't hear it unless its very deep sounds.

[@AustinStPierre]

The only thing I made adjustments too was the db level, I have mine at -10. I don’t use any of the presets. What are you using for a cable? I got the SVS Soundpath for mine since I heard it was best suited for it.

[@Cousineddy77]

@@AustinStPierre yeah had mine at 10 as well. I'm using a decent cable from amazon, lots of good reviews. There is some content where it feels room shaking but doesn't get that subtle bass added to the higher ranges. Even when changing my crossover frequencies on the speakers higher. Guess I'll have to dig some more.

[@AustinStPierre]

@@Cousineddy77 hmm, yeah I haven’t noticed that issue on mine. Sorry I’m not more help, I’m not an expert on this lol

[@Prettytony0627]

Since you’ll be doing a lot of changing out I would invest in some banana plugs. Makes things a lot easier and you’ll always have a secure connection.

[@AustinStPierre]

Someone else recommended that, I’ll definitely look into them. They seem pretty easy

[@mrt6349]

Only his front speakers had terminals for bananplugs the rest only takes bare wire if i saw right.

[@AustinStPierre]

@@mrt6349 yes that’s true, if I get bananas plugs it will only be able to be fore the front ones.

[@wendellwendellb339]

Get some banana plugs! That should sound pretty good.

[@AustinStPierre]

Are they fairly easy to install? I had seen them in my research but wasn’t sure

[@wendellwendellb339]

@@AustinStPierre Very easy to install. That’s all I use. Did you use a subwoofer cable for the sub?

[@wendellwendellb339]

Very easy to install, use for both ends,receiver and speaker. Did you use a subwoofer cable for the sub?

[@AustinStPierre]

@@wendellwendellb339 Yes I got the SVS soundpath subwoofer cable for that. I’ll look up some of those plugs, not all the ports on my receiver have connections for it, but for the ones that do I will to improve the connection

[@wendellwendellb339]

@@AustinStPierre Good enough, welcome to the world of movie sound. Take your time, and as you go along, let your system evolve. It took me years to get mine to what it is today!

[@tomxiong9849]

What wires do I need?

[@AustinStPierre]

For what I did, you’ll need the subwoofer cable and then speaker wire at whichever gauge you decide

[@tomxiong9849]

@@AustinStPierre ok. Thanks for the reply

[@BFArch0n]

Widen the front channels and/or run a phantom center. They are so close together it's basically a sound bar. Makes a big difference. I'd rather have 4.1 than 3.1. ;)

[@AustinStPierre]

Thanks for the tip! I would like to spread out the front surrounds some. I will be adding rear surrounds next

[@richardkurtz9661]

You seem like a nice guy but to be honest, I'd have been saving for months to move out of my parent's extremely ugly basement bedroom.

[@AustinStPierre]

Haha! That’s the best mean comment I’ve gotten in a while 😂 This is actually the basement of my house and it doubles as a guest room. And those are some high quality genuine wood panels you’re criticizing there buddy!