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Hey guys,
I'm starting construction a new home very soon and I'm taking my home theater changes/mods in for a quote Tuesday (8/9). I've done a lot of research here and other sites (Pro Calculator, SoundProofing, Dolby, DIY, etc...). My theater will be on the 2nd floor directly above the Great Room.
I'd love to get some feedback on some of these items that my builder will be building/installing. (L is referenced from screen to back of room, screen will be 105" 16:9)
1. RISER/STEP
a. riser = 5'9" L x 16" H
b. step = 12" L x 23" W x 8" step.
(is there a best practice or required min L or W?)
c. light/outlets - plan to use $6 light on the steps (thanks BIG) and have 3 or so outlets in the bottom of the riser
2. SEATING
a. 1st row ~ 10'
b. 2nd row ~ 15'
c. 2nd row butt to back of 1st row chair ~ 3'8"
d. back of 2nd row to back wall ~ 10"
3. FALSE WALL
a. depth = 18" (I've asked them to only frame this out by pulling the two doorways forward)
(could I make this shallower to make the room longer?)
4. SOUNDPROOFING
a. Floor - mat?
(I've seen a lot of these on the net but recommendations would be GREATLY appreciated)
b. Walls - 5/8" DW + GG + 5/8" DW
Thank you all very much!
Cory
I'm starting construction a new home very soon and I'm taking my home theater changes/mods in for a quote Tuesday (8/9). I've done a lot of research here and other sites (Pro Calculator, SoundProofing, Dolby, DIY, etc...). My theater will be on the 2nd floor directly above the Great Room.
I'd love to get some feedback on some of these items that my builder will be building/installing. (L is referenced from screen to back of room, screen will be 105" 16:9)
1. RISER/STEP
a. riser = 5'9" L x 16" H
b. step = 12" L x 23" W x 8" step.
(is there a best practice or required min L or W?)
c. light/outlets - plan to use $6 light on the steps (thanks BIG) and have 3 or so outlets in the bottom of the riser
2. SEATING
a. 1st row ~ 10'
b. 2nd row ~ 15'
c. 2nd row butt to back of 1st row chair ~ 3'8"
d. back of 2nd row to back wall ~ 10"
3. FALSE WALL
a. depth = 18" (I've asked them to only frame this out by pulling the two doorways forward)
(could I make this shallower to make the room longer?)
4. SOUNDPROOFING
a. Floor - mat?
(I've seen a lot of these on the net but recommendations would be GREATLY appreciated)
b. Walls - 5/8" DW + GG + 5/8" DW
Thank you all very much!
Cory


