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12' x 11' room with wall of windows

I am considering a dedicated listening room and the only thing I have available is a 12' x 11' room with 8' ceiling and one of the walls (that I would likely have to put my speakers on) is 95% windows (Bay window actually so the room isn't an exact rectange). I have my heart set on the Dynaudio C1's and simaudio I-7............... Upon further reflection it seems that due to my room constraints I may (more like definately...) be wasting a lot of money for nothing. I am looking at picking up the gear as demo/used but it is still going to be in the ballpark of 15k when it's all said and done. What do you think? Should I abandon my project altogether and improve my current HT setup ( 14 x 15.5 x 11ft ceiling)or go with the listening room anyway
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bdgregory
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there's a recent thread discussing your situation (link below). I recently set up a system in a room that size (though I don't have the added attraction of the amount of glass you mention) and am surprisingly pleased with the results. If I were you, I'd go for it. Furnishings and acoustic treatments can mitigate the glass issue. The room size isn't an issue at all, so long as you choose the right gear (at your budget point you should have an easy time) and have some flexibility in how you arrange it.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1220749541&openfrom&1&4#1
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