HT Design and Build Help - Tampa, FL

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Quercus13

Discussion Starter · Aug 1, 2021

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Looking for some help with a new HT design. I have a dedicated HT room that is 12.75' wide, 21.6' deep and 8' high. Previous owners had a 7.1 setup with 125" fixed screen. Planning to take these out and go with a 11.2 setup.

A few questions:

1. Can anyone recommend a good HT designer in the Tampa FL area? I have an integrator working on my overall system and home control but have not found any good theater design references. Hoping to replicate the look in attached photo.

2. I have been looking through threads on soundproofing, speaker positioning, etc -- would appreciate if you could point me to some good threads to get up to speed on the topic. Would like an ATMOS setup and trying to decide if i should go with bipole/dipole surrounds or straight in-walls. It's admittedly been a few years since I've been back in the forum so am a little out of touch.

3. In my previous home in MI, I ran a 7.1 set up with a Denon AVR-X4300H with the older generation of PSB Image LCRs and Revel ceiling speakers + Rythmik 15" ported servo controlled subs. Had an Oppo UDP 205 that I regrettably sold with the home AV setup. For the new HT, Thinking of going with Triad Silver Inwall LCR monitors with 4x Silver Ceiling and 4x Silver Surrounds. Still up in the air on the sub. Been contemplating doing Goldenear or Definitive Tech instead. Any thoughts here welcome.

Thanks much and apologies if I'm posting to the wrong spot. Please feel free to redirect.

Thank you!

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BIGmouthinDC

· #2 · Aug 1, 2021

What makes you think designers have to be living in Tampa? The designers I have built plans from never visited the actual job site, they can work from photos, measurements and remote conversations with you about your goals and vision.

On subs consider HSU, SVS and if the budget permits Seaton. The look in your inspiration photo can easily be achieved with the fabric track system from Fabricmate.com or other DIY methods. I would encorage you to consider using darker colors near the screen due to reflections.

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Quercus13

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 1, 2021

Thank you very much for the quick reply. Agree that the designer probably does not have to be located in the same city. I was hoping to get someone who could coordinate the various trades, especially if soundproofing etc needed.

I will check out fabricmate.com. Thanks again. If you would recommend anyone for the design/spec, I'd welcome it.

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Silva741

· #4 · Aug 1, 2021

If you want I can try to help. Click my signature. But as BIG said, you should consider changing at least the color scheme. That home theater looks great, but when watching a movie the bright colors on the walls and ceiling kill the perceived contrast.

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Quercus13

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 2, 2021

Thank you Silva -- appreciate it!

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Dawn Gordon

· #6 · Aug 2, 2021

Quercus13 said:
All -

Looking for some help with a new HT design. I have a dedicated HT room that is 12.75' wide, 21.6' deep and 8' high. Previous owners had a 7.1 setup with 125" fixed screen. Planning to take these out and go with a 11.2 setup.

A few questions:

1. Can anyone recommend a good HT designer in the Tampa FL area? I have an integrator working on my overall system and home control but have not found any good theater design references. Hoping to replicate the look in attached photo.

2. I have been looking through threads on soundproofing, speaker positioning, etc -- would appreciate if you could point me to some good threads to get up to speed on the topic. Would like an ATMOS setup and trying to decide if i should go with bipole/dipole surrounds or straight in-walls. It's admittedly been a few years since I've been back in the forum so am a little out of touch.

3. In my previous home in MI, I ran a 7.1 set up with a Denon AVR-X4300H with the older generation of PSB Image LCRs and Revel ceiling speakers + Rythmik 15" ported servo controlled subs. Had an Oppo UDP 205 that I regrettably sold with the home AV setup. For the new HT, Thinking of going with Triad Silver Inwall LCR monitors with 4x Silver Ceiling and 4x Silver Surrounds. Still up in the air on the sub. Been contemplating doing Goldenear or Definitive Tech instead. Any thoughts here welcome.

Thanks much and apologies if I'm posting to the wrong spot. Please feel free to redirect.

Thank you!

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A good start would be to look at my Triad Speaker Matching Chart. If you give me your email I'll send it to you.

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