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The original was posted on /r/hometheater by /u/trigger2k20 on 2023-08-18 10:26:14+00:00.
I purchased a new property which I will be renovating when I move in. The living room will be spacious and open planned with the kitchen and dining room. However, I have a problem, the 5.1.2 Focal Evo setup I have will not be viable as the two surrounds have nothing to be mounted on, as it will be an open space behind the sofas which will lead into the kitchen.
I do know about speaker stands or even purchasing floor standing speakers but my children are too young and cannot be tamed, theres no concept of brakes when they run, so this will definitely be knocked over.
I have looked at the Sony HT-A9 as I can place this around the living room on shelves or at the back of the kitchen which points to the rear of the living room sofa, but I'm worried about the range and quality, especially coming from my existing setup.
I have also looked into soundbars which seems more viable as it would be mounted underneath the wall mounted tv, out of the reach of my kids.
I would like to know how other here people that have/had similar situations approached this scenario.
Thanks!