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    Shakers install and hookup help

    Brian, You should be able to split that signal. The loss would be negligable and at the low frequencies would not be as noticable as if you were splitting a mid or high frequency. Demetrius
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    running speaker wires- your opinion

    Dave, You may consider a different plan, I personally haven't used this product. I however think it may address your problem. http://www.wiretracks.com/prod.html
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    16x9 or 4x3 Screen

    I agree with Brice, 16X9 is going to make sense when watching movies. The 4X3 will work on a 16X9 screen and the picture is still big (usuable).
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    seating distance and screen size help

    I am going to suggest that you not forget the surround sound speakers. The seating needs to be placed to allow space to prevent the listener from hearing a surround speaker individually. I designed a theater and the back row is too close to the back surrounds. I haven't had any complaints (I...
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    Directors Most beautiful movie star/actress of all-time?

    Audrey Hepburn !!!
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    Need a Subwoofer Recommendation

    Nathan, I have purchased a Sunfire Ultimate EQ sub and it is truly awesome (this sub is not in your price range though). I still haven't eliminated all the rattles in the theater yet so there are distractions when it gets rather loud. The sub goes very low (published down to 16 Hz) and it...
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    Where to check out projectors in Houston, TX?

    Tweeter generally has one projector set up in the store. The two stores that I remember had a Yamaha 1000 and at list price was pretty expensive compared to the readily available alternative projectors in the same class. I ended up with a Runco CL-710 for my project but I had a fairly liberal...
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    Where to check out projectors in Houston, TX?

    There are several places to look. I purchased a Runco at Intercotinental Theater and Sound in The Woodlands. The have a nice Runco 1000 in their Demo room. Actually Gallery Furniture has several demo rooms and you can spend time in them without a lot of pressure. If you go to Audio Concepts they...
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    Sub-woofer vs. Infinite Baffle

    I am planning on installing an IB when the Adire Tumults become available again, I think they are on back order. I am using a Sunfire Ultimate EQ sub currently and am very pleased with it. My HT is 17 X 23 X 10 and feel the same way that the IB would be a significant upgrade in low frequency. I...
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    Meredith George Memorial Family Theatre

    Mounted the Da-Lite electric screen today and also the projector. I will get the electric tied in Tuesday or Wednesday. After the screen is powered, I will finely tune the height of the PJ and tighten everything down. Speakers should be in the first of next week. I may be watching a movie on...
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    What in wall speaker wire is everyone running?

    Genesis 12Ga 500ft less than $100 per roll.
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    Directors New game - one-word films A-Z

    U-Boat
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    Meredith George Memorial Family Theatre

    Haven't posted in a while. Lots of goings on but waiting on funding for the electronics... I did measure the noise criteria and without the final weatherstripping for the inner doors I have a 23 dB! I was hoping for under 20 db but after experiencing the current situation I am having a hard time...
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    best cable manufacturers

    Check out www.bluejeanscable.com I am ordering several peices from them this week.
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    Meredith George Memorial Family Theatre

    Paint should be complete today and the fixtures go in tonight. I still have some things to order, Like the amp, preamp/processor, projector, screen, DVD, lighting controller, and the theater seats! I am glad I am not in a hurry!
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    Well I am finally starting my HT room

    Steve, I am excited for you. I was talking about the Star Wars release with my sister and got goose bumps. I will wait to see it in our new theater - probably November time frame when it will be operational.
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    What should I tell the builder to add????

    Angelo, You have an great opportunity! I would suggest getting a pro to help. Your room has the potential to be awesome, however if you wait too long your options start dwindling. There are so many things that you can do now, you need to start with "What exactly are you going to expect from...
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    How to quiet an HVAC System

    Darren, If you can increase the size of the vents it would reduce the noise as it passes through it. If there is a way to increase the size of the ducting it would also reduce the "noise" but that is probably not possible. The basics are bigger ducting and vents - reduce any bends in the duct...
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    Well I am finally starting my HT room

    Steve, Looking at the equipment rack raises a question... Are your penetrations going to be large enough? Those little things make a big difference when you have to change things later. Anyway looking good...
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    Meredith George Memorial Family Theatre

    The sheetrock is mostly complete and plans are moving forward. The lighting options are being formulated and I am looking into Leviton for the versitality. I haven't used either Leviton or Lutron, any thoughts? Here are my requirements: 1) Control by system remote 2) 8 scenes minimum 3) Whole...
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    Meredith George Memorial Family Theatre

    WOW, Long day yesrerday... I had to finish all wiring for security and distributed audio (apartment and lobby). Finished at midnight and had to be back at 6:30 a.m. to meet with the sheetrock guys to instruct/inform of ceiling penetrations. Well they said they would start and finish the...
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    Meredith George Memorial Family Theatre

    WOW, I don't know where to begin. I spent all day wiring the downstairs for security. All the time my sister was helping deliver six puppies (the father is my dog :)). The insulation was being installed upstairs. Theatre: http://pub36.bravenet.com/photocente...num=3035261904...
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    Well I am finally starting my HT room

    Steve, Your HT is coming along. Looking great. This is where my HT is, but there is a lot of things going on... Downstairs is a handicapped accesible apartment and a lower lobby for the second floor. The second floor has a large lobby including a concession booth, box office, restroom, and...
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    Well I am finally starting my HT room

    Steve, Your HT is coming along. Looking great. This is where my HT is, but there is a lot of things going on... Downstairs is a handicapped accesible apartment and a lower lobby for the second floor. The second floor has a large lobby including a concession booth, box office, restroom, and...
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    "Pinpoint" LED lights for stairs - sources?

    Kris, They could be Fiberoptic which is something I am thinking about for the HT I am working on currently. I haven't seen LED lights in that application before but that doesn't mean that they couldn't be LEDs.
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    need opinions on floor plans

    Those are two great options. I think the bar seems more versatile but it looks like any reclining on the second row may be lost with the bar option. I have a HT in construction and I didn't consider a bar but I actually have a back row with six reclining HT seats on a 5'6" riser (I wonder if I...
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    LaZBoy Matinee. Anybody got em?

    I am looking for theater seating also but I am hoping to find seats for sub $600 each. I went to http://www.4seating.com/ and there are several choices in my perceived price range. I was just wondering if anyone has first hand knowledge of the comfort of the Nemesis or T3 models? There is a...
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    Meredith George Memorial Family Theatre

    I just met with the electrician and the insulation workers. The electrical is ready for the inspection. All the lighting in the theater is going to be surface mounted, I don't want to create any weak spots in my acoustical envelope. I ended up with a ceiling that was not in my original plan. The...
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    Meredith George Memorial Family Theatre

    The walls are up, the risers are built and the insulation has been ordered. The rest of the 2200 SqFt addition is really taking shape. I am considering using side-lit fibreoptic with the colorwheel in the furdown for extreme lighting ambiance. If anyone has experience with this type of lighting...
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