Converting a Storage Space into Home Theater

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Unless you can build your home theater from scratch, it’s likely that you’ll have to jump a few hurdles to get a room into shape. Often, it’s a choice of the lesser of two evils. The owners of this theater had originally planned on converting a lower-level guest bedroom into their media area, but after a chat with the custom electronics pros at Audio Video Interiors in Medina, Ohio, they decided that the larger storage area was a better choice.


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[westcott]

Nice looking room but that is about it. Once again, the designers are not qualified or are not able to sell a proper room set up.

Seating against a back wall is a just wrong acoustically. In wall sound systems, another acoustic compromise all in the name of appearace.

Sorry, this is a dedicated space and I see no reason why a "professional" would take acoustics so lightly. Anyone can make a good looking space. It is the true designer that takes everything into consideration and makes it work.

[jostenmeat]

I think that's being a little rough, westcott. Just a little though. Is the back wall a full wall of acoustic panels? It looks like it could be. And every multi row theater has choices to make, whether to compromise between all positions, or make it so that the captain's seat has it best. (And you'll see experts' advice vary on the same question; I know I've asked and received). Maybe in this scenario, front and center has the best acoustical spot, and to hell with the others. Just sayin'.

[bandphan]

I think that's being a little rough, westcott. Just a little though. Is the back wall a full wall of acoustic panels? It looks like it could be. And every multi row theater has choices to make, whether to compromise between all positions, or make it so that the captain's seat has it best. (And you'll see experts' advice vary on the same question; I know I've asked and received). Maybe in this scenario, front and center has the best acoustical spot, and to hell with the others. Just sayin'.

Equipment List
Acoustic Innovations Eurotech Seating (10 motorized / Broadway leather)
Integra DTR-8.8 Receiver
Runco RS1100 Projector
Rucno Whitney Anamorphic Lens
Stewart Filmscreen Vertical Electrimask Screen (9’ Wide / Ultramatte 200 / 2.35:1 - 1.78:1)
Control4 HC500 Processor
Control4 TSM10 10” Touchscreen
Control4 LDZ101 Dimmer(s)
Control4 KPZ-6B1 Keypad(s)
Richard Gray’s 1200 Custom
Richard Gray’s RGPC Powerlink
RPG Modex Module(s)
RPG Skyline LP Panel(s)
RPG Skline Panel(s)
Workin Walls Acoustic Absorber(s)
Sony BDPS350
Triad Silver/15 PowerSub (2)
Triad Silver/4 LCR (3)
Triad Silver/4 Surround (4)
MiddleAtlantic ERK Custom Rack
DirecTV HR21 (3)

[westcott]

I think that's being a little rough, westcott.

I would not be so critical of a system had it been done by someone who is not paid to provide a professional solution. But, once an "expert" enters the picture, I think holding back would be a disservice not to point out the shortcomings. Others may look to these "professionals" only to get the same results.

[bandphan]

I would not be so critical of a system had it been done by someone who is not paid to provide a professional solution. But, once an "expert" enters the picture, I think holding back would be a disservice not to point out the shortcomings. Others may look to these "professionals" only to get the same results.

How on earth do you know that the room doesnt provide great sound and enjoyment? Just by looking a couple of pictures and an inwall speakers? Please

[westcott]

How on earth do you know that the room doesnt provide great sound and enjoyment? Just by looking a couple of pictures and an inwall speakers? Please

Your statement is typical of those who do not understand room acoustics, proper speaker placement, and the importance of seating position. To many, they would be perfectly happy with the sound and video in this setup because they do not know any better. Ignorance can be bliss. But for those of us who do know better, it is very apparent that this room was not designed with audio as its primary concern.

[j_garcia]

Looking at what was done and how it ultimately looks, I suspect it wasn't designed with audio priority in mind. It seems to be a movie room, not an audio room, and that is more likely what the customer wanted. My guess is these people do fall into the category of "wouldn't know any better" as you've stated, and I agree, there are some very obvious compromises in the room's design that I would have had to spend a lot more time pondering before building this room.

[bandphan]

Your statement is typical of those who do not understand room acoustics, proper speaker placement, and the importance of seating position. To many, they would be perfectly happy with the sound and video in this setup because they do not know any better. Ignorance can be bliss. But for those of us who do know better, it is very apparent that this room was not designed with audio as its primary concern.

Your right im ignorant when it comes to acoustics And for us dont know better please praise us with why this theater doesnt provide meaningful enjoyment. Are you saying that this theater sounds bad?

[j_garcia]

I would expect it sounds good, but not "bring a tear to your eye" good