Every site researched uses the same default description the vendor uses for commercial application only. Does anyone have real world knowledge for use in a home theatre application?

Hello, I am being recommended a 2000$ Yamaha RXA2080 or a ~3500$ Emotiva XMC-1 with XPA-7 amplifier. I have no intention of adding more speakers to my current 7.2 system home theatre. I have Monitor Audio Silver 500's for L/R, a C350 for centre, Silver FX for side surrounds and C-265 FX for...

No matter what I do I cannot get surround sound from the Tivo Bolt. I have read through many forums and I cannot find an answer. Here are the details: I have a Tivo Bolt and a Yamaha RX-V383 receiver. 1. Have tried both HDMI and Optical outs on the Tivo Bolt. 2. Tivo output mode is set to...

Hi Guys Wondering if anyone here has a great dark paint mix for a largish windowless theatre room and can advise brand/colours/ratios? I've been Googling for 6 months and am sick of hearing about "The Black Widow Mix" yet never seeing a clear description of the ingredients. I believe the Black...

Does anyone know if you can output the center channel to an EQ/Processor, then input back into AMP of 2807?

About time I created my new building thread since I've been lurking around in this forum since the early 2000s. My current cinema in house project version 1.0 already have 3 years under its belt. This one is located in Andalucia, Spain. The problem was that a lot of compromises was accepted...

Not sure if this is the correct place to post this - but I am looking for help with designing a multi-projection system for a community theatre in my area. Our stage is 36' wide x 36' long and 16' tall. We currently have projectors mounted in the lighting booth and on the first rail - but...

Hello friends. Let me preface my questions by first saying thank you in advance for considering to help a newbie at media room construction. I have attached a sketch of my basement as well as pictures of what I want to closely duplicate with a few adjustments. I prefer to have the designer...

I am in the process of helping my dad complete his home theatre setup, which is currently a 2.1 system comprised of a pair of Bic America FH-6T towers as the left and right channels, and a HSU STF-2 subwoofer. The room is about 20'-25' by 20'-25'. I am trying to find what speakers would be the...

Please give me your thoughts? I am thinking about adding a Rod with blackout curtains to remove the natural light that comes into my basement.

I have for sale a mint condition pair of black Paradigm Studio ADP-590s, v.5. Rarely available on the used market. Retail new for $999 (Canadian) each. I"m asking $1,200 Canadian for the pair. Add $150 if you want the matching stands. I'm including original boxes and packing materials. The...

I am setting up a home cinema. what is the best combination of speakers, subs, and amps to go with the JBL 3732.