"Reel Time" Build Log-14' Scope, 9.7 17,000W Transducer Audio, Dedicated Stadium Room - Page 12

One thing you've talked about, but not in a while, is acoustic treatments. What plans do you have for that?

To be honest, with the way your audio is set up I'm willing to bet MM is right. However, when it comes to bass you may (maybe) need to do something. You have four subs so that is already going to eliminate lots of the room modes you might have encountered otherwise. From everything I've read that is the best way to get nice, even bass. From what I've read as long as you don't notice any luls, or frequencies that seem to be much louder than others you should be fine.

I'm ready to "Belly up" to that Bar in those Chairs!
It is my opinion that the addition of all those Sub-Bass Tactile Transducers in the 3 levels of Flooring, properly blended with the output of the 4 Outlaws, and combined with the lower roll-off point possible with the Audio Transducers (60hz) will deliver emphatic Bass response without the necessary volume (...and resultant SPLs...) that would otherwise require much more extensive Room treatments (large Bass Traps)

I would also suppose much will depend upon the governing level of Volume RTD wants his system to reach, because with the enormas amounts of wattage available, and what with the saturation of resonant sound throughout the room, it's of a certainty things could get hairy if decibel levels get excessive. It is my opinion that if such does occur, primarily all that will be needed will be some Trapping material in the Rear of the room where there are far less Transducers to effect any degree of masking from standing Bass waves. It's the amount of Bass capable that is the only real concern, being in the least an unknown factor as far as need or desire..

Also for certain, this is among the most ambitious Transducer projects I've been involved with in over 34 years dealing with the little thingees, owning to both the Room's design and the degree of Equipment selection / available power. So getting down to some effective calibration will be the telling point to reach. Personally, all I can see is that with any such well done calibration, it can only get better than what RTD has already expressed it is. And Brothers....that bodes well for everything to come.

The acid test for the sound and image will come however when / if RTD can decide to host a Home Theater Reveal for interested AVS aficionados. All the guys I think might attend such an invite are extremely critical in their opinions and judgements, and if everything passes muster, much credibility will come from such expressions.
At least there is not a soul who would / could ever doubt the cosmetic appeal of the Theater as designed. Yes? No

RedTop - are there any maker's marks on that cool vintage exit light you had refurbished? I am using a classic deco style for my theater and would like to try to source one similar if I can. Any screen shots coming? Thanks!

Mmmmm, Maker's Mark.

Thank you VERY much for the information!!!! Tom and I actually spoke earlier today - very nice guy. He may be able to help me.

By the way? Where are the screen shots for your theater???

RTD......,

Are those Floods or Spots in those Cans? Spots would make a huge difference if what we are seeing are in fact Floods.

Just say'in.

BTW, your dead on about the screen's performance under what is an obscene amount of directed light. Considering the sheer size of the image, and the throw distance involved, even I'm impressed that the image remains as "resolved" as it does. One can only speculate at present what the appearance would be if the "Above the Screen" Can Lights were left off while the others remained at Full Illumination.

Another good addition to the Forward Cans besides changing over to spots would be to install "Eyelid" Shields, with the opening toward the seating. For that matter, those type Can Shields (...also referred to as "Wall Wash Lenses...) would cast a directed illumination against the Walls, that while still providing both accented highlighting to the decor and more than sufficient room illumination for a "Theater" environment, would greatly reduce the amount of detrimental ambient light in the room.

.......once again....just say'in

And before I go....( I'm fleeing the Gulf Coast just ahead of the big Blow that's a'comin'....) I gotta say thanks to you (...and Cowager too! ) for getting me some shots to use. Greatly appreciated!

Well then...It seems you have things well in hand and your obviously going down the path toward nirvana....so I'll leave you alone.

As for the Storm, Up just south of Memphis I'm due to get 12" of rain. Some Tornadoes, certainly.
As a fact, I just left the Gulf Coast (...Pass Christain, MS...) to beat the crush. Didn't work. Hwy 55 was jammed heading North.
I drove down very early yesterday Morning to do some work, and decided waiting until this evening to leave was just too risky. Where I was, the rain & wind was already scary bad well before dawn.
The Home I was at is a Stilt Home just 1.5 miles inland from a Beach, and the ground below it just 3' above Sea level.Hopefully everything will still be Ok when I return since it's just 1.5 miles from the beach (...on a Salt Water Canal no less...) at 6' elevation from sea level.


It had to be completely rebuilt from the Foundation Poles up after Katrina. (...the Poles were all there was to go forward with...) Definitely NOT a place to take chances in.

Anyone so inclined...say a prayer for those who cannot get away. For those not so inclined to pray...keep them in your thoughts and wish them everyone to be safe.

Below is an image of the Living Room Theater in the Home down on the coast (Stilt home) It too shows a very acceptable image in high ambient light. It's a Painted Wall, and virtually the same shade of ultra light reflective Gray as your 180" biggie.

How do you cut and paste the pictures for screen shots with the lights on?

Like what program and function etc... My wife has our pics and cant figure it out.

RedTop, I haven't checked in in quite some time. Glad I caught your updates. Things look great! The room has really pulled togethr nicely.

I've been looking for stools too, and it ain't easy. Yours fit all our criteria, but we need 24" models with no wheels. I'm not budgeted to put money towards them for another year though....

I also like your technique on the photos. I'm going to try the same.

Well, i have now read through the WHOLE thread and i must say i impressed with all your (and MMs) work! I'm building my own little home cinema right now, not as nice as yours but it'll be alright!

Glad to see you using LED-strips in the ceiling light! I've been planning of doing the same but not RGB-strips. So it was really nice seeing it in "real life". I'm also using iRule and Global Cache, i've started to design the layout which is A LOT of work

Just wanted to congratulate you on your fantastic home cinema project and thank you for all the pictures and inspiration!

//Kristofer

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Bumpin' for a Update.