@pmeyer thanks. Yes, Popcorn and frig are now gone from my thoughts.
If I use what they give me by default construction with no changes can I just add:
on 4 walls and ceiling and their 16" o.c., their 1/2" sheetrock, and using their Sound Batt Insulation all painted and perfect and,
Add Soundproofing Clips on top of 1/2" drywall with Drywall Furring Channels on top of the existing 1/2" drywall. Then,
Add 5/8" layer of sheetrock, then,
Add 2-3 tubes of GG, then,
Add second 5/8" layer of sheetrock. And hope that this would be enough.
Then add accoustical treatments.
Would this be an acceptable design choice?
@Tedd
Why put the AV Rack right outside the door as opposed to the Closet designated for this purpose? Is putting the components in a closet a bad idea?
So if I went with your fantastic idea (now my idea
) of the dark fabric walls; spandex acoustically transparent screen; what would be the spacing of my front speakers and what type of speakers would be best? Brand and type for instance?
And, with a ~135" projector screen (or some variation and size) how far off the side wall would the L/R speakers be? Also, what is the depth of this new front wall?
Do I accoustically treat this front wall?
Do I soundproof this wall, knowing that it has brick on the other side?
I like the idea of the first picture that you sent that has the couch in front, and a riser with 4 more seats on the back and move the door. That I could do. Question though: what would be the max distance for the couch in this plan? My idea all along was to have the center of the couch being the center of all sound or whatever that position is called.
Also, could I or would it be ok and wise to, odd as it may be, make the big thick heavy door swing out into the hallway, thus not taking up any space in the cinema?
Wow, so many questions....Thanks for your patience guys.