chicagodan
Novice Member
Input Requested for New HT Build
Hi all,
Currently in process of designing a new HT from scratch that will be going in under my garage. All walls and ceiling have poured concrete behind them so there will be no natural light and sound insulation should not be an issue. Use will be 50/50 mix of movies and sports (and occasionally karaoke). I am currently planning to have a bank of TVs behind the screen to allow for multiple games and more room light during all-day sports watching like march madness. Layout will be to walk-in on upper platform that has one row of theater seats and an bar with seats behind. Platform is 20" higher than lower level with 2nd row of theater seats.
To-date I have been working with a general contractor and low-voltage 'specialist' who the contractor uses to run cabling. I am not confident with the low-voltage specialist has design capabilities and don't want to introduce yet another contractor at this point if I can avoid it.
Planning to wire for 7.4.4. but only hook up 7.2.4. For budget I care about good quality (not top of the line) and value.
Projector: JVC NX5
Receiver: Denon AVS-4700H
Speakers: Input requested
Screen: TBD (will need to be powered and potentially AT depending on screen size). Given frequency of watching sports or other TV I was opting for 16x9 aspect ratio.
I've done my best to sketch it out and would appreciate your input on the following:
1. Recommended Screen size - given variety of seating locations trying to maximize the screen size while not making the front row too uncomfortable and realizing that 9' ceiling means screen will start to get low on the wall. I have mocked up 135" and a 159" options below. My pic cutoff the room height but for screen wall it is 9'1".
2. Speaker recommendations - I am not an audiophile and there are so many variations that I am finding it difficult to even narrow my options to a couple to compare plus I am not in a good location for accessing stores that would have demos. My specific questions are:
2a. Are in-wall speakers 'OK' for my surrounds or should I consider other options? I have some room to maneuver but trying to keep tripping and feeling of crowding to a minimum
2b. If I do in-wall speakers I don't think I am savvy enough to measure or create specific volume in the wall space behind the speaker. How much of a difference does this make? Is it work targeting in-walls that have enclosures?
2c. How much of a difference will it make to place one of the two subs in the back? Again trying to reduce tripping hazard but I think there is enough space in the corner opposite the door
2d. Given projector and receiver selections what is a comparable speaker budget? Any brand recommendations?
3. Screen considerations - viewing angle should not be as much of a concern but any input on material or considerations given my parameters would be recommended
4. Any other feedback on layout, placement of speakers or other considerations!
Thank you in advance, please let me know if you have questions.
Dan
Hi all,
Currently in process of designing a new HT from scratch that will be going in under my garage. All walls and ceiling have poured concrete behind them so there will be no natural light and sound insulation should not be an issue. Use will be 50/50 mix of movies and sports (and occasionally karaoke). I am currently planning to have a bank of TVs behind the screen to allow for multiple games and more room light during all-day sports watching like march madness. Layout will be to walk-in on upper platform that has one row of theater seats and an bar with seats behind. Platform is 20" higher than lower level with 2nd row of theater seats.
To-date I have been working with a general contractor and low-voltage 'specialist' who the contractor uses to run cabling. I am not confident with the low-voltage specialist has design capabilities and don't want to introduce yet another contractor at this point if I can avoid it.
Planning to wire for 7.4.4. but only hook up 7.2.4. For budget I care about good quality (not top of the line) and value.
Projector: JVC NX5
Receiver: Denon AVS-4700H
Speakers: Input requested
Screen: TBD (will need to be powered and potentially AT depending on screen size). Given frequency of watching sports or other TV I was opting for 16x9 aspect ratio.
I've done my best to sketch it out and would appreciate your input on the following:
1. Recommended Screen size - given variety of seating locations trying to maximize the screen size while not making the front row too uncomfortable and realizing that 9' ceiling means screen will start to get low on the wall. I have mocked up 135" and a 159" options below. My pic cutoff the room height but for screen wall it is 9'1".
2. Speaker recommendations - I am not an audiophile and there are so many variations that I am finding it difficult to even narrow my options to a couple to compare plus I am not in a good location for accessing stores that would have demos. My specific questions are:
2a. Are in-wall speakers 'OK' for my surrounds or should I consider other options? I have some room to maneuver but trying to keep tripping and feeling of crowding to a minimum
2b. If I do in-wall speakers I don't think I am savvy enough to measure or create specific volume in the wall space behind the speaker. How much of a difference does this make? Is it work targeting in-walls that have enclosures?
2c. How much of a difference will it make to place one of the two subs in the back? Again trying to reduce tripping hazard but I think there is enough space in the corner opposite the door
2d. Given projector and receiver selections what is a comparable speaker budget? Any brand recommendations?
3. Screen considerations - viewing angle should not be as much of a concern but any input on material or considerations given my parameters would be recommended
4. Any other feedback on layout, placement of speakers or other considerations!
Thank you in advance, please let me know if you have questions.
Dan