Greetings all,
First post so, may be a bit of a long one. Apologies, in advance.
I’m in the construction phase of my HT and have a few questions and I’m sure I’ll have more, as I progress. The story so far… Room is in the basement and is approx. 12’ x 18’ I’m calling it the “room of compromises” ‘cause there are a few challenges that I simply can’t change. Well, can’t change without spending a fortune or selling the house and moving First challenge is ceiling height which is probably going to build out to be ~7’6” with a partial bulkhead and a full width beam. Height under the bulkhead will be ~7’ and under the beam will be ~6.5’. Also a supporting post under the beam. Not ideal but, we’ll work around it. Second challenge is the electrical panel is pretty much exactly where the side surrounds should be. Also, the stairway to the rest of the house is opposite but, not exactly opposite, the electrical panel. So, my side surrounds will be closer to the screen than ideal but, ah well, we’ll work around that, too.
I’ve been playing with Sketchup so have built up the room virtually which has been great. It’s been fantastic to see how things “line up” virtually before ordering material or even cutting a piece of lumber. I’ll attach some pics including the virtual view.
The back wall of the room is yet to be build and will house a small counter top with storage above and below (think a dry-bar) a small under counter fridge and a cabinet to house the gear.
The goal is to have a modestly appointed HT that will provide as immersive a movie experience as possible while accepting that the room has some acoustical challenges.
I currently have all the components that will be used initially. Of course, any and all of it may be upgraded in the future as things progress. Cambridge Audio CD player, Marantz BluRay, NAD T758v2, Mirage Omnisat v2’s (x5), Mirage Omni 250 (x2), Energy 10” powered sub, and a Sanyo PLV-22 projector with a 100” Elite Screens screen. The projector will likely be the first thing to be replaced.
At this point, I’m pre-wiring prior to closing up the walls and ceiling. Initially, I’m planning on a 7.1 set up but, am going to pre wire for 7.2.2. Anything more than that will be saved for the next house.
Pfew, that’s a long pre-amble………. I did apologize in advance. If you’re still with me, thanks!
So, questions at this point:
I want to pre-wire for possible sub positions… front left, front right. I’m not worried about pre-wiring for the back because I will have access to the back side of that wall for wiring if the need arises. I’ve heard coax is a good way to go for the subs. Anything specific I should look for when shopping for that wire? Coax, BNC, shielded?? Any help there would be appreciated.
Also on the topic of subs, I’m not sure the sub I have (10”) will be enough for a room of this size. I’m on the hunt for a match to what I have, or something similar. My AVR doesn’t support L/R subs. Can I use a simple splitter and use two subs, or is that a mistake?
That’s the purchase I need to make soon. After that, I’ll start closing up the ceiling/walls and then begin construction of the the back wall.
Appreciate any and all advice.
Cheers,
Dave
sorta something like this.
Looking toward screen wall. Seating is planned for just ahead of the support post
Looking towards what will be the back of the room. Still to be built is the dividing wall between theatre and workshop/laundry room. Door to under stair storage to be built and also in view is the stairway to rest of house.
First post so, may be a bit of a long one. Apologies, in advance.
I’m in the construction phase of my HT and have a few questions and I’m sure I’ll have more, as I progress. The story so far… Room is in the basement and is approx. 12’ x 18’ I’m calling it the “room of compromises” ‘cause there are a few challenges that I simply can’t change. Well, can’t change without spending a fortune or selling the house and moving First challenge is ceiling height which is probably going to build out to be ~7’6” with a partial bulkhead and a full width beam. Height under the bulkhead will be ~7’ and under the beam will be ~6.5’. Also a supporting post under the beam. Not ideal but, we’ll work around it. Second challenge is the electrical panel is pretty much exactly where the side surrounds should be. Also, the stairway to the rest of the house is opposite but, not exactly opposite, the electrical panel. So, my side surrounds will be closer to the screen than ideal but, ah well, we’ll work around that, too.
I’ve been playing with Sketchup so have built up the room virtually which has been great. It’s been fantastic to see how things “line up” virtually before ordering material or even cutting a piece of lumber. I’ll attach some pics including the virtual view.
The back wall of the room is yet to be build and will house a small counter top with storage above and below (think a dry-bar) a small under counter fridge and a cabinet to house the gear.
The goal is to have a modestly appointed HT that will provide as immersive a movie experience as possible while accepting that the room has some acoustical challenges.
I currently have all the components that will be used initially. Of course, any and all of it may be upgraded in the future as things progress. Cambridge Audio CD player, Marantz BluRay, NAD T758v2, Mirage Omnisat v2’s (x5), Mirage Omni 250 (x2), Energy 10” powered sub, and a Sanyo PLV-22 projector with a 100” Elite Screens screen. The projector will likely be the first thing to be replaced.
At this point, I’m pre-wiring prior to closing up the walls and ceiling. Initially, I’m planning on a 7.1 set up but, am going to pre wire for 7.2.2. Anything more than that will be saved for the next house.
Pfew, that’s a long pre-amble………. I did apologize in advance. If you’re still with me, thanks!
So, questions at this point:
I want to pre-wire for possible sub positions… front left, front right. I’m not worried about pre-wiring for the back because I will have access to the back side of that wall for wiring if the need arises. I’ve heard coax is a good way to go for the subs. Anything specific I should look for when shopping for that wire? Coax, BNC, shielded?? Any help there would be appreciated.
Also on the topic of subs, I’m not sure the sub I have (10”) will be enough for a room of this size. I’m on the hunt for a match to what I have, or something similar. My AVR doesn’t support L/R subs. Can I use a simple splitter and use two subs, or is that a mistake?
That’s the purchase I need to make soon. After that, I’ll start closing up the ceiling/walls and then begin construction of the the back wall.
Appreciate any and all advice.
Cheers,
Dave
sorta something like this.
Looking toward screen wall. Seating is planned for just ahead of the support post
Looking towards what will be the back of the room. Still to be built is the dividing wall between theatre and workshop/laundry room. Door to under stair storage to be built and also in view is the stairway to rest of house.