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The walls are a burgandy / crimson color. I have found some grill fabrics on-line that are similar in color, but I doubt they would match close enough (hard to tell from a jpg image). Spray painting a metal grill sounds like the way to go. Any ideas where to look for these. Parts Express and...

I have completed a home theater in my basement with a built-in RPTV. There are rectangular cutouts for the TV speakers which I would like to mask with speaker grills painted the same color as the wall. Something like 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 would be perfect. Any ideas?

Yes, I used 14 gauge for 15A circuits and 12 guage for 20A circuits.

That is exactly what I have shown. In a typical circuit panel, I believe when the breakers are installed, even rows attach to one phase and odd rows attach to the other (not side to side). In the image shown, all the "dirty" circuits (i.e., those containing dimmers, fluorescent lights...

I am about to make the final connections to the circuit panel in my basement which includes a home theater setup. I have planned for a single, dedicated 20 amp circuit for my RPTV, reciever, sub, etc. In addition, I plan to reconfigure the panel so all dimmers, motors, and fluorescent lights...

According to Pioneer's specs on the VSX-43TX, it puts out 100W + 100W in stereo mode, so I assume I am still OK. I posted a new thread on this topic to get some additional feedback. Thanks

I tacked this question on to one of my recent posts, but this probably deserves a separate thread, so here goes... I just purchased a Pioneer Elite VSX-43TX, and I plan to use it with the following setup: Paradigm Mini-Mk3 fronts (purchased circa 1996) Paradigm CC-300 center (purchased...

I went for the Pioneer Elite VSX-43TX. Got them down to $407... not too bad. I am planning to use this receiver with a pair of Paradigm Mini-Mk3 fronts and a CC-300 center (purchased circa '96)? I also puchased some new Paradigm Titans for my surrounds and a PDR-10 sub. The Mk3 and...

I'm looking to purchase a surround sound receiver in the $350 - $450 price range. I had about settled on a Denon 1804 which is being being sold by my local AV store for $450 (MSRP $499). The sales guy then recommends I consider a certified factory reconditioned Pioneer Elite VSX-43TX...

I am finishing rough electrical for my home theater, so it is time to run speaker wires. * How should the wires ultimately be connected to the speaker? A) Terminate the in-wall speaker wire with some sort of receptacle or jack? If so, what sort of connector and wall plate do I need?, or...

I am finishing my basement and am currently planning the electrical. Should I have 3 separate 20 amp circuits for my RPTV, components, and sub or should they all be on the same circuit? [Note that I do plan to put these circuits on the opposite leg from my lighting (on dimmers)] Thanks

Where are you seeing these pictures?

FYI. Here is the Paradigm Mini-Mk3.

I have a pair of Mini-Mk3 speakers and a CC-300 which I will be using for my HT in my basement which I am in the process of finishing. I'll probably purchase some Titans for my surrounds, but I would love to have another pair of Mini-Mk3s to match. Let me know if you find an extra pair.

I have been to the Omnimount site, but now I am looking for specific information on how the recommended mount would be used with a Paradigm Titan speaker. Do I need a mounting bracket? How is this attached to the Titan? Do I have to make holes in the speaker? Has anyone actually done this? Any...

I am considering the use of Paradigm Titans for surrounds in a ceiling mounted configuration because of my layout restrictions. The finished ceiling will be about 7 1/2 feet high, so the speakers will be hanging just below that, pointed across the room, probably tilted down slightly, but not...

Is this stand no longer available from Premier? It does not seem to be featured on their web site. I am looking for these stands for my Paradigm Mini-Mk3 speakers. The C-50 and Mk3 are shown in this picture. Do you recommend any other simple yet quality stands for my Mk3s (like the current...

My Paradigm CC-300 center channel will be on a shelf just above my Toshiba 65HDX82, so the center speaker will be around 67 inches high or so. I am considering putting my Paradigm Mini-Mk3 fronts on speaker stands. The question is, should I place the fronts at ear level to the main seating...

Ted, Yes, that is exactly what I am thinking - surrounds pointing upwards from behind the couch (see my last reply). So my question is, what is the best way to do this with a rear ported speaker (like a Titan)? Certainly I don't want to just lay it on its back, blocking the opening. Is...

Here is a bump back up to the top for you. I also have Paradigms and am considering ceiling mounted surrounds (see my recent thread), so I am also interested in replies to your post. Different "Brent", same question.

For my surrounds, I am leaning towards the alternate recommendation on the Dolby site as follows: Move the couch forward a little, then place the speakers a foot or so off the ground just behind the couch, pointing up at the ceiling. I think this may be my best option, but since I want to...

Thanks for your input. The couch position all depends on how close is too close for regular cable/sat on my 65 inch Toshiba (which the store is holding for me until drywall dust is gone!). To allow foot traffic behind the couch, I would think that 2.5 feet is a minimum, that would leave my...

Rich, I agree that the layout you suggest would probably be better for home theater and provide more options, but... I am pretty set on the idea of building the RPTV into the wall as shown. The plan is to trim it out, masking the bottom half of the TV to give the plasma look (at the rear...

Now that I am reading up on speaker placement, it appears that my fronts do not have enough separation. Based on my layout, I could achieve maximum separation by using speaker stands. I have read that it is actually a good thing for the fronts to be slightly forward of the center channel...

Come to think of it, you are correct about the Mini-Mk3s being rear ported. Would it be OK to build them in if they are just sitting on shelves behind the wall which are open to the "Unfinished" area (see my layout)? In other words, from the front, the speakers appear to be trimmed out, flush...

Note that this is intended to be an "Entertainment Room", thus not for super critical Home Theater, although I would like it to sound as good as possible. I realize my setup is not ideal for Home Theater, but is best for what I was trying to achieve - namely, to be able to build-in the RPTV...

I used 3D Home Architect which works pretty well - not perfect, but good enough. It looks like there is a new version out (see www.broderbund.com and click on "3D Home Design"). So... Any advice on speaker placement? :)

With the following setup, how far apart would you recommend placing my front speakers? I'm finishing a basement and will be building-in a RPTV and front speakers into the wall, so I need to determine this now. Main seating position: 13.5 to 14 feet Speakers:Paradigm Mini-Mk3 fronts CC-300...

Any ideas?

What about the Paradigm ADP-70 dipole surrounds? I understand that these should be placed to either side of the main listening position. So, looking at my layout above, would it make sense to use the brackets to mount them to the ceiling facing down and in (since I don't have a wall to the right...