@Dion

You have some good stuff there ;-)

I’d also look forward to what the guys in the podcast have to say.

However, my two cents now would be, that you might consider swapping 4 and 6.

The 18’s as surround speakers would be better at the height of the sofa there or sleughtly behind - placed on each side.

As for the 14-satelites in the ceiling I’d consider one set above the 18’s/surrounds as surround heights....

....and the other pair either as rear speakers or rear heights.

First get the layout of your basic speakers up and running and then do some tests with the rears/heights.

MM

Just in case Captain Erik isn't present to jolt you out of your preconceived design notions, you might also view this on the show:

https://cleeraudio.com/wireless-smart-speakers/crescent/

A la mode d' un Zeppelin, but nowadays "anybody" can do audio beamforming with multiple drivers, not just B&O.  (They have products called "Halo" and "Stage" too, completely different, run-of-the-mill stuff.  Not sure who's copying whose product naming!)

Heh, I did say "design" notions, not ultimate product preferences!🙂  I never liked Ligne Roset's "Togo" sofa either.  But their original Peter Maly bed graces a guest room to this day.  Regarding the Crescent speaker, nobody can even say what it sounds like yet.  But showing it by way of comparison/contrast could be fun -- just replay Willie's take on the Sennheiser Ambeo design.😂

Hi All, to answer the questions raised so far -

@Michael -

Very happy for you to discuss this on the podcast...I'm looking forward to it!

In terms of setup - it will all be finished around June, however I'll start pulling the cables in the next couple of weeks.

I absolutely plan on setting up a couple of different speaker groups :) That's one of the best parts of a BeoVision!

Yes, all four BeoLab14s are ceiling mounted.

I am still to pull the cables but it is an existing house so it's a little tricky. Essentially what I have drawn up is about as good as I can do so that all cables are completely hidden (which is very important to me). I can move each speaker a little (maybe upto a metre), but not far from where they are shown on the drawing.

@Millemissen -

I completely understand why you would suggest swapping the position of the rear BeoLab18s, however I wouldn't be happy with floor standing speakers essentially in the middle of the room, hence pushing them back to wall. I know this isn't ideal but its a trade off of functionality/looks vs sound quality. That said, still very interested in hearing your thoughts.

Dion.

Well, in case the layout really is fixed (due to looks), I’d simply try option 2 and 3 in different Speaker Groups in order to se what fit you best.

It might even be that one option is better for some purposes (sources) and the other for other purposes.

Hint - if you stay with the layout as in the pic, you might also try out a 2.1 group consisting of the two BL18’s at the wall (as seen in the pic on the right side) and the sub.

Might be nice for casual listening in the dining area.

MM

I guess that posses another question (for here and the podcast perhaps) -

Because of the the speaker positions that I have to work with, is it a waste to install all four Beolab14 satellites? Is installing two at position 5 OR 6 really all I need?

I should also mention that I could install one satellite above the tv in the Centre Front Height position, but from everything I have heard/read it didn't seem that this would be a well utilised channel (just pulling the centre channel higher up) when the Harmony sound centre is so capable? Plus I only have four satellites in total to work with. 

Dion.