Tone Deaf
fellow #1 I still haven't heard from. I emailed his work email, which is of Harvard, and maybe he's on some break (he's not a student though). I have his other email somewhere, but Id have to dig thru too many for the moment.
fellow #2 replied, and this is what he says"
"Unfortunately, it seems his setup is going to involve some constraints that are beyond my league. When integrating speakers within pillars, I cannot say what the effects would be. I think he could get some really great ideas by crossposting in this forum:
link
The regulars in the above link are very enthusiastic and he might find enough information by lurking in that forum for a little bit.
I've only had experience with "dealing with" rooms that are already completed and optimizing it from there. He has risers in the planning/building stages and pillars and other things that are more commonplace in the dedicated theater design forum.
He mentioned that he is unsure of speakers, unfortunately that too requires him to put personal time into it. (and also depends on how he will implement the speakers (in-wall vs. within the room). His fun is just beginning..."
sorry, I couldn't help you more so far, but maybe its a little start for you! Its a good link for sure.
-jostenmeat
