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Wayne Tookey
Contributor I
May 21, 2018
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Worth adding another Play 5 for stereo in a fairly small room ?

Hi thanks in advance for any advice given here.
Had a Play 5 for about a year and absolutely love the quality of sound it produces, hearing songs I've listened to all my life in a whole new dynamic.
I love in a fairly small house, living room is about 30 feet by 25 feet. Do you think I would be able to appreciate the stereo effect of a pair of Play 5's or would it be overkill in such a small room?
Thanks again for your opinions
Regards
Wayne
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Sonosjunkie
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Prodigy III
May 21, 2018
Good luck. Budget for a pair of stands too if you can. Enjoy!
Lounge: 5.1 Arc HT (2x Subs and 2xP5 rears) with LGOLED77CX. Kitchen: 2xOneW, 2xP3w with SubW. Bedroom: 2xP1s. Office/Studio: 2xP5w. Snug 2xP1s. Garage: 2xOneW. Also 3x Moves.
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Sonosjunkie
Sonosjunkie
Prodigy III
May 21, 2018
I have a pair of Play 5s in a much smaller room (22 x10) and a pair is far superior to a single stand alone. So I would most certainly say Yes!
Lounge: 5.1 Arc HT (2x Subs and 2xP5 rears) with LGOLED77CX. Kitchen: 2xOneW, 2xP3w with SubW. Bedroom: 2xP1s. Office/Studio: 2xP5w. Snug 2xP1s. Garage: 2xOneW. Also 3x Moves.
    Stanley_4
    Stanley_4
    Grand Maestro
    May 21, 2018
    The pair of 5s would be very nice if you are able to place them reasonably for your usual listening position. That room isn't too small for two, it could even be nicer with an added Sub.
      Sonosjunkie
      Sonosjunkie
      Prodigy III
      May 21, 2018
      In a room 30 x 20 or more I’d certainly consider adding the Sub too! I had one in there but it was overkill so mived it to beef up the pair of 3s i have in the Kitchen which is a little larger and used more frequently. The Sub and the Play 5 pair licked out some serious bass!
      Lounge: 5.1 Arc HT (2x Subs and 2xP5 rears) with LGOLED77CX. Kitchen: 2xOneW, 2xP3w with SubW. Bedroom: 2xP1s. Office/Studio: 2xP5w. Snug 2xP1s. Garage: 2xOneW. Also 3x Moves.
        SHARKB8T
        SHARKB8T
        Prodigy I
        May 21, 2018
        I have 2 Play 5s in a stereo pair in a space slightly smaller than you describe, and I believe it was worth it to add the second one.

        While I LOVE my SUB (Connected to a Playbar for TV), I'm not sure I could justify the cost to add it to a room with 2 5s. Yes, it is fantastic... but ... depends significantly on your music preference I'd think.
          Wayne TookeyAuthor
          Contributor I
          May 21, 2018
          Thanks very much for the advice, certainly going to give it a go as I now spend so much time listening to music and having already spent the money on one 5 might as well get the most that I can afford.
          Thanks
          Wayne
            Sonosjunkie
            SonosjunkieAnswer
            Prodigy III
            May 21, 2018
            Good luck. Budget for a pair of stands too if you can. Enjoy!
            Lounge: 5.1 Arc HT (2x Subs and 2xP5 rears) with LGOLED77CX. Kitchen: 2xOneW, 2xP3w with SubW. Bedroom: 2xP1s. Office/Studio: 2xP5w. Snug 2xP1s. Garage: 2xOneW. Also 3x Moves.
            Wayne TookeyAuthor
            Contributor I
            May 21, 2018
            You read my mind, just looking at some stands at the moment, thanks ?
            Sonosjunkie
            Sonosjunkie
            Prodigy III
            May 21, 2018
            Flexson Premiums!!!! ?
            Lounge: 5.1 Arc HT (2x Subs and 2xP5 rears) with LGOLED77CX. Kitchen: 2xOneW, 2xP3w with SubW. Bedroom: 2xP1s. Office/Studio: 2xP5w. Snug 2xP1s. Garage: 2xOneW. Also 3x Moves.
              Wayne TookeyAuthor
              Contributor I
              May 21, 2018
              Could i just ask a question about the flexson floor stands ? Does it matte rwhich orientation you have ie vertical or horizontal regarding sound quality as a stereo pair ?
              Thanks
              Sonosjunkie
              Sonosjunkie
              Prodigy III
              May 21, 2018
              I’ve only experienced vertical orientation, but apparently that provides a more focused stereo seperation with a narrower ‘sweet’ spot. Whereas a horizontal orientation will have a wider spread and be slightly less focused. The premium stands come with adapers for either orientation so you can experiment and see what fits best.
              Lounge: 5.1 Arc HT (2x Subs and 2xP5 rears) with LGOLED77CX. Kitchen: 2xOneW, 2xP3w with SubW. Bedroom: 2xP1s. Office/Studio: 2xP5w. Snug 2xP1s. Garage: 2xOneW. Also 3x Moves.
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