Hi guys,
I think I have found a couple of creating that are willing to tackle my project. They are both hesitant about moving the beam, but agree that it can be done...though an engineer will need to be involved.
My question is about the design element of the new space. I'll have effectively 2 choices: a layout with the beam in place, and a layout moving the beam.
Black: existing structure, built in shown
Red: beam and header locations as is
Blue: built in and closet delete, framed out squared off
Green: moving beam left, to far edge of existing closet
If the beam can not move effectively, framing out in front of it is an option. This would substantially shrink the feeling in the room, but give a better backdrop for mounting and placement.
If the beam can move I can get the width I'm looking for (about 10' left to right), but now have to address what to do with the framing and design of the space. Walking into the room now gives a nice open feeling due to the angled face of the closet. Moving the beam and squaring everything off will eliminate this angled, open feeling. I could just not frame the wall on the far side of the beam, giving a floating beam result, but allowing that open feeling still.
Either way, I have all of the space behind the area to work with while addressing the concerns of each finished solution. I'm sure I'm not aware of since details that you all may be. Do you have any ideas or suggestions to help me?
I have tons of pics and my gorilla-like drawings, but am happy to provide anything that may help.
Here's the kicker: With the equipment pulled out (I moved the sub on the right into the rear, left corner of the room and am getting base response like never before! Remarkable results really, the Front sounds field is very good right now so I am thinking that I'll keep my L/C/R intact.
The thing is that I'm using poorly positioned IC's for rear Surrounds. This will be addressed with either stand mounted BS's or wall mounted bipoles to fill out the 5.1 field. Then properly position 4 decent IC's for Atmos. And...I think I need a third sub (thinking rythmic or svs) for the space but will verify that when my Umik gets here next week. Also, I will be getting a new AVR (anthem, D&M, yammie) to handle the additional channels, give me 4k access, and get the latest version of room correction.
If any of you can help with some input for me I would greatly appreciate it! I feel like I'm fighting in a black abyss right now, and need a tactical strategy to get out.
As always, please ask if there is additional info that would be helpful.