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  1. machmaniman

    Need Suggestion: Need receiver to power 6 pairs of in-ceiling speakers

    Thanks man, are you thinking of a HT receiver with 6.1 output or something like that? The only concern I have is that so many of them have variable amperage depending on which channel, with a bunch of wattage to the front channels and very little to the side and rear... Anyone have specific...
  2. machmaniman

    Need Suggestion: Need receiver to power 6 pairs of in-ceiling speakers

    Hey Folks, Wow, been a while since I've been here, but it was the first place I thought of when I decided I needed help with this. Here's the setup: -6 pairs of in-ceiling speakers (4 speaker pairs, 2 2-way speakers) -6 dial type volume controls from Parts Express (jumper settings on back have...
  3. machmaniman

    75" door help...

    My wife suggested pocket doors as well, but personally I'm not crazy about the idea. For some reason I don't think it would seem right? I'd appreciate some other opinions on this idea because it certainly is a feasible solution, I'm just not sure... Can you clarify your second idea for me...
  4. machmaniman

    need MAJOR help on complex HT room design

    ...and moving the ductwork so I can have normal bathroom height. :P sorry, trying now to keep my stuff in one thread....
  5. machmaniman

    75" door help...

    Started framing yesterday and realized that there is only 79.5" under the main HVAC ducts where I need two doors to open into, one into the utility room and another into the bathroom. By the time I frame it, floor it, and hang drywall, I have 5" too little. Here are the only options I can think...
  6. machmaniman

    need MAJOR help on complex HT room design

    ...actually, been thinking of removing two of the three windows...
  7. machmaniman

    Lutron Spacer Installation 101 (Rev. 1/17/06 - Adding IR Emitters)

    I don't think my particular question has been answered here, so I'll go ahead and ask it. First, my situation: -un-constructed combined home theater / family room -4 lighting zones -each zone needs two wall mounted switches that will be at least 12' apart -each zone has 4-8 lights...
  8. machmaniman

    need MAJOR help on complex HT room design

    ...and a valuable $.02 it is! Thanks drobbins! You make a good point about the orientation of the room. Folks tend to be more stationary when watching movies or TV. Thus, the location of the theater makes most sense NOT beside the kitchen area. Also, if folks are playing fooseball or darts...
  9. machmaniman

    need MAJOR help on complex HT room design

    Hey folks, I haven't posted here in so long I had to re-register! Anyway, I've done my searching and haven't been able to come up with solid answers to the following questions. First off, here's the scenerio: I have an unfinished basement space that I've (tried) to attach a picture of...
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