Srinivas Reddy
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- Sep 28, 1999
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My new house is almost nearing completion. The dry walling will be next week and in the last minute, the builder gave the option to add my own speaker wiring. I will have a 2 day window next week - so please respond ASAP.
Here is the house plan
http://www.steemer-online.com/loka/house_plan.jpg
Here is my own paint brush drawn idea of the room
http://www.steemer-online.com/loka/speakers_idea1.jpg
ORIENTATION
I thought of placing the TV(I plan to buy a 65" Toshiba) on the right side(SIDE A) but that would mean too much gap between read speakers unless I hang them to the ceiling which I dont like. Plus the room area will not be efficiently used(I plan to but a pool table when finances permit). So I came up with the plan as in the picture above.
WIRING
I am planning on setting up a 6.1 system as in the plan and leave a extra wire for 7.1. I will also leave 4 ft of extra wire for the rear speakers, just in case I decide to move them into the room for a 7.1 setup.
Regarding the wire, I have seen some monster cables that have four wires in it. Can one cable be used for 2 speakers ? I don't think I will ever bi-amp.
INSULATION
This is a split level house. So half of the walls are concrete blocks with drywall over them. The rest half are like regular walls. I have read a lot about sound proofing in this forum. But the only option I have is to place something between the dry walls that are common to the living room and the garage. Is there any recommended material to place between the dry walls or does it have no effect ? Because from what I read, isolation has to be made between the dry wall and the stud which is not an option for me.
PROJECTOR or NOT
I have seen some users here have front projectors that cost around $1200. How good are these compared to a rear projection TV ? How frequently have the bulbs to be changed ? The reason I am asking here is, if I want to keep that as an option, I might run some cables for it. I can drape the windows and make the room as dark as needed.
Please throw in any suggestions you can think of regarding the room.
This will be my first dedicated theater room. I have a Sony receiver /AR speakers 5.1 setup now but will buy a Denon 2803 or the 3803 receiver.
Thanks
Here is the house plan
http://www.steemer-online.com/loka/house_plan.jpg
Here is my own paint brush drawn idea of the room
http://www.steemer-online.com/loka/speakers_idea1.jpg
ORIENTATION
I thought of placing the TV(I plan to buy a 65" Toshiba) on the right side(SIDE A) but that would mean too much gap between read speakers unless I hang them to the ceiling which I dont like. Plus the room area will not be efficiently used(I plan to but a pool table when finances permit). So I came up with the plan as in the picture above.
WIRING
I am planning on setting up a 6.1 system as in the plan and leave a extra wire for 7.1. I will also leave 4 ft of extra wire for the rear speakers, just in case I decide to move them into the room for a 7.1 setup.
Regarding the wire, I have seen some monster cables that have four wires in it. Can one cable be used for 2 speakers ? I don't think I will ever bi-amp.
INSULATION
This is a split level house. So half of the walls are concrete blocks with drywall over them. The rest half are like regular walls. I have read a lot about sound proofing in this forum. But the only option I have is to place something between the dry walls that are common to the living room and the garage. Is there any recommended material to place between the dry walls or does it have no effect ? Because from what I read, isolation has to be made between the dry wall and the stud which is not an option for me.
PROJECTOR or NOT
I have seen some users here have front projectors that cost around $1200. How good are these compared to a rear projection TV ? How frequently have the bulbs to be changed ? The reason I am asking here is, if I want to keep that as an option, I might run some cables for it. I can drape the windows and make the room as dark as needed.
Please throw in any suggestions you can think of regarding the room.
This will be my first dedicated theater room. I have a Sony receiver /AR speakers 5.1 setup now but will buy a Denon 2803 or the 3803 receiver.
Thanks