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Hello all, I am in the process of starting my low voltage for my home theater and have a few questions! 1. I am planning to install the JBL Synthesis Speakers. Should I run 12 gauge CL-3 rated wire behind the walls for everything but the subs? Is that a good strategy? Any suggestions on...

Hello, I am planning my home theater for a 14x20 room and was originally looking at the Sharp XV-Z12000(street price around $6500, but have been hearing great things about the Infocus 7205. The 7205 appears to have a new version out, the 7210 and I have seen it available to buy for around...

I noticed that Atlas is using the XBL2+(or something) technology. How much of the speaker is the same as the tempest? Are there any specs to compare the two?(Are they the same speaker that is simply re-branded/OEM'd)? -Austin

I am planning my home theater and have originally thought of putting in a 16:9 screen, but am now wondering if 1.85:1 would be better for my environment. I would rather give preference in presentation to DVD movies(or other digital formats) rather than TV. Does that mean I should choose a...

Hello all, I am having the HVAC ran in my basement this Friday and was wondering what everyone's thought might be on putting a return air vent inside, on the side, of the component cabinet? My thoughts would be that that would allow the hot air to escape and get replaced by other air(and also...

I am plannig a cove in my HT that would be about 5 feet in front of the screen. Would it be a good idea to put the center channel up in the cove and angled to fire at the 2 rows that are 11 feet and 17 feet from the screen respectively. Not for sure if the "timing" of the sound would be...

Sounds like DRIcore is my best approach. I am a newbie, so could you expand on what 65oz broadloom and 10oz underpad are, the thought behind them, and where to purchase? thanks for your assistance! Austin

Hmmm....So how does DRIcore respond in terms of acoustics? Does it allow bass to still travel within the room? If 2x4's warp laying flat, would it be better if they were layed the other way? Which would be better, Dricore or 2x4's layed the normal way? If I would use DRIcore, should I still...

Hi Wayne, thanks for your comments. My house only has flexible ducting for the fresh air intake and equalizer. The supply and return lines are all aluminum. (This may be a minnesota thing?!) I checked with all my neighbors, new construction & different builder, and they are the same way. My...

Hello again! I am planning my subfloor and looking for any comments suggestions. My room is 14x20 in the basement(concrete floor) and I plan on having the first 12 feet(length) be raised off the concrete by having 2x4's layed on their side(glued down with liquid nail to prevent squeaking and...

Hello all, I am in the planning stages as to how advanced I want to sound proof my Supply/Return cooling and heating. I am finishing my entire basement myself with the except the HVAC and drywall. I had a HVAC contractor out and he said the best way would be to install a separate cooling system...