al_uk
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I have a new Summer House that is ready for 1st fix. No internal walls are built, and the internal area can be divided however I want. The soil pipes for the toilet and shower is in the locations shown. The idea is that the main area is a general flexible use area the kids (aged 7 and 4) can set up train tracks etc. It could have a drop down screen in front of a TV and is set up for maybe 7.1.4 with wall mounted speakers.
My existing 5.1 setup from 2008 is a 720p Optoma HD65, Onkyo NR905 receiver, BK Monolith, Monitor Audio Silver fronts and centre, and 2 RSFX Rears in a 5.6m x 4.2m living room.
This outbuilding will probably have white walls and ceiling, a light coloured floor and has large sliding windows of 4m and 2m length which open out onto the garden. I could have heavy curtains across the windows.
Here's what I have in mind for the internal layout. However, the main area would be almost square which I think means issues with the sound. Finished ceiling height will be 2.4m
Here's the plan with measurements
And here's a 30s video of what it looks like right now.
The seating for the screen would need to be non-permanent flexible and easy to move around.
As I'm typing this, I'm wondering whether the compromises are too great, and I'd be better off forgetting the cinema idea, getting a reasonable size TV and a sound bar, and perhaps upgrading the house system in the living room instead.
Any thoughts much appreciated.
Cheers, Al
My existing 5.1 setup from 2008 is a 720p Optoma HD65, Onkyo NR905 receiver, BK Monolith, Monitor Audio Silver fronts and centre, and 2 RSFX Rears in a 5.6m x 4.2m living room.
This outbuilding will probably have white walls and ceiling, a light coloured floor and has large sliding windows of 4m and 2m length which open out onto the garden. I could have heavy curtains across the windows.
Here's what I have in mind for the internal layout. However, the main area would be almost square which I think means issues with the sound. Finished ceiling height will be 2.4m
Here's the plan with measurements
And here's a 30s video of what it looks like right now.
The seating for the screen would need to be non-permanent flexible and easy to move around.
As I'm typing this, I'm wondering whether the compromises are too great, and I'd be better off forgetting the cinema idea, getting a reasonable size TV and a sound bar, and perhaps upgrading the house system in the living room instead.
Any thoughts much appreciated.
Cheers, Al