Some amplifier questions

Not trying to stir the pot, just mostly wondering why: I find these amp recommendations interesting given the OP says he will use this system 90% for TV. Now, if he mentioned he'd watch movies too, then yeah. But TV? Seems like a lot of money is being put into amps for mostly TV watching and I am thinking funds could be used elsewhere to better effect.

Tim,
Of course, all your suggestions are sensible and probably have been extremely helpful to Wemfan. I re-read the thread and I still don't see him mentioning HT. He's mentioned TV twice in the thread. He'll probably clarify - I mean - he has the Oppo 105 so why not watch movies in the bedroom!??

I think it may be a mistake to forego a center channel speaker given he has mentioned a few times how important dialogue is. I don't think relying on a phantom center is this case will be sufficient - especially if he he intends to watch 90% TV (and maybe movies) and 10% music.

As to his probable speaker choice - the KEF LS50 - I have not heard them, only read about them. Given his space limitations, those familiar with them, do you think they will work in his space? I am wondering if a speaker that isn't placement sensitive might merit consideration?

Wemfan,

What is your budget for the sub? Are you thinking of one or two subs?

And by the way, wemfan, I don't think you need a sub for this room given the way you are going to use it. I am just helping you spend your money if that is what you want to do... :)

Wemfan,

As Tim wrote, if you are going to get a sub, get a self-powered one. Whether you get one or not may have something to do with the neighbors. Whether you need one depends on your listening habits and what you are expecting out of the system.

I know I am beating dead horse here. Tim thinks this is an HT system. It probably is but you have not actually stated exactly that in your thread. If it is TV and maybe a little music (for now), I would just stick with the speakers.

Every speaker involves compromises. Your speaker placement positioning is a little limited. I don't quite agree with Tim that all speakers are placement sensitive. Some speakers can be put up against a wall while others need from several inches to several feet behind them to the front wall to sound good.

Finding the speaker's balance - that is the place where the bass is not over-emphasized or muddy, or where it doesn't sound thin and the image is too diffuse will require some time on your part to find that balance.

Since you are using stand-mount speakers, one challenge you will face if you use a sub is to integrate with the speakers. Therefore, try working on speaker placement first. Once you get them dialed in as best you can, then see if you need a sub.

Besides, you write that this is one of three rooms you are going to be working on and you can direct some of your funds there. Maybe one of the other rooms will be more suitable for an HT environment where a sub is essential in my view.

I have not set up a bedroom system so I don't have any experience with trying to deal with a large piece of furniture such as a bed in a 16'x14' room. Hopefully others who have done so will chime in.

I'm thinking about the sub question a little more. SVS has a cylinder subwoofer, the PC12-NSD. Other than having a small footprint, which I would consider important in Wemfan's room, would using a cylindrical sub have any superior advantages over the typical box sub in Wemfan's room?