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Ok guys after reading most of the posts here my finger is getting itchy and I too am going to start planning on finishing my basement. I already asked one of my more handy friend to help me with this project now I need to turn thoughts into reality. But first. I really would like your opinions on how to divide the space I have. So here is the link of my whole basement layout. As you can see my choice of HT placement is somewhat limited. I am planning to put it right next to the Mechanical room. After some eyeball measurements the usable space is about 13x17x9. That corner is surrounded by concrete so it's very dark (ideal for HT?) Here is what some of my initial thoughts:- Moving the water heater towards the right end wall.- The front of the Theatre will be to the left wall.- Main door entrance will be the gap between the staircase and the concrete wall.- Use the under staircase area for equipment storage. Some concerns:- Still debating if I should have the main entrance in the front or at the back which means one has to walk through the mech room before entering the HT room.- Is my length long enough for stadium seating? What's the ideal screen size and distance to the first row of seats? And where I should mount the projector?- Since it's right next to the mechanical room what kinda of material should I consider to sound proof the room without getting too expensive?Any suggestions or recommendations is appreciated!thx,Gundamz
So far I have research some cheap ways to build the walls of the HT. Double sheet rock with green glue on the middle. I would assume to use that for every wall in the room. One question is the floor is carpet enough for sound proofing? I also noticed people like to put a small window to the equipment room but I am afraid to frame a window and it will rattle during movies. Any ideas and comments is appreciated thx,GundamZ
GundamZ,I think that you could have the screen wall towards the right and the door would be in the back that way the entrance wouldn't have to come through the equipment room. I didn't see a specific reason for the screen to be to the left but if so then you would probably need to enter from the equipment room due to the "false screen wall" if you are going to have one. It would take up part of your doorway if it is to the left. Stadium seating or "rockers" will work fine in this size theater. Depending on the projector screen size and personal preference you can have first row seats at about 9 feet. If you are thinking two rows your back row may be nearly against the wall which isn't the best acoustically but will work. Carpeting with a heavy pad works quite well for the acoustics but you may need to add bass traps etc. Ken
king_arthur,When I was first planning for the screen position. I thought the screen would be better at the concrete wall. But since now I learned about the double sheetrock + green glue concepts. I can definitely put the screen on that wall. And make the entrance at the back. I think I am going with the 100" screen size but as for the projector. I have no idea what to get yet. As for the speakers. I currently has the Axiom Epic50 and Denon AVR2805 as receiver thx,Gundamz
Yes and in addition to the DD GG wall you should use 1" Linacoustic to cover the whole screen wall which also helps with acoustics in the room. With my own theater. I cannot hear the speakers at the screen wall on the other side of that wall any easier than on the other side of any of the walls. In other words very little sound escapes the theater with any of the walls. Good luck and if you have questions. I will be glad to help where I can and I know many others will chime in as well. Ken
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