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    New Member New Build Advice Needed

    Thanks John. I am now struggling through the soundproofing decisions. Was sold on Roxul Comfort Batt (building is separate from main house) with MLV then 5/8 Sheetrock, but reading more and more that normal R-13 Pink insulation will yield very similar result at a significantly lower cost. Also...
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    New Member New Build Advice Needed

    Well, to update everyone, I am wiring for a projector in the future at the rear of the room but sticking with the 65” Vizio I already have for now. Have also decided on 5.1.4 speaker set up. My dilemma is where to place Atmos height speakers with sofa being along back wall and cathedral ceiling...
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    New Member New Build Advice Needed

    Sorry folks, but also had another question. Should I have the electrician pre-wire for Dolby Atmos while walls are open? Would Atmos overhead ceiling mount speakers work very well with a pitched cathedral ceiling as you can see in the photos? I read on the Dolby site about the ability to add...
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    New Member New Build Advice Needed

    Also, I might add that the first photo is of the back wall where the sectional sofa will go and above which i will need a box made for a projector. The wall that has the door and two windows is to the left if you are seated on the imaginary sofa facing the imaginary screen. That small room to...
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    New Member New Build Advice Needed

    Great and thanks John. I am limited to 15ft from back wall to screen location. I was think the two surrounds mounted on the wall about 2ft above seated listening position and on either side of the ends of the sofa as far back as possible. If I am understanding you, the goal is to have those two...
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    New Member New Build Advice Needed

    Howdy Folks- I have been an occasional lurker here and have decided to officially join as I am now building a ground up (slab up) dedicated media room/man cave/teen cave. Since I have not been on the forum much at all in recent years, I am a bit behind in my tech knowledge and thus have some...
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