[dunragit]

Has anyone built a theater without a stage or seating riser?

My second row of seating will be on bar stools with a bar.


links to thread or pics would be great.


thanks


room size is 22'x24'x9'

 

[dc_pilgrim]



Quote:
Originally Posted by dunragit /forum/post/16964771


Has anyone built a theater without a stage or seating riser?

My second row of seating will be on bar stools with a bar.


links to thread or pics would be great.


thanks

Look in the show me sticky for the small builds threads.

 

[dunragit]

thanks

 

[ejhuzy]

Dunragit,


My HT only has a stage. I still haven't decided if I want to build a riser for my second row. My original plan was to build a bar as the second row, because I don't have enough room for a riser with recliners. Then I saw risers with consumer style cinema seats and it made me think I want a riser. So for right now I'm still a single row HT until I make up my mind.

 

[Suntan]

I say that a stage is completely optional. Only if you want the looks (or a buffer area to discourage kids from getting close to the screen.)


If you have a second row that is already elevated (bar stools) a riser isn't really needed either.


Remember, the most important thing is that it suits *your* needs.


-Suntan

 

[Bing]

I have no stage.

hey ejhuzy,


Nice woodwork in your HT.

 

[budk]

I have a riser and a counter height bar with stools.... which gives me 3 rows of seats with only one, approx. 9-1/2" riser.


Not exactly what you asked but I thought my use of the bar and stools was close enough.

 

[smakovits]

I got no riser or stage...

 

[tlllava]

I don't have a stage because of the 8' ceiling and a soffit right above the screen. The lack of a stage also helps keep the tweeters of the floor standing speakers at ear height.

With the dark front wall and bright screen, taking a picture of it does not turn out well. Here is a shot mid way through the construction that gives you and idea of the way it looks.

 

[dunragit]



Quote:
Originally Posted by tlllava /forum/post/16968526


I don't have a stage because of the 8' ceiling and a soffit right above the screen. The lack of a stage also helps keep the tweeters of the floor standing speakers at ear height.

With the dark front wall and bright screen, taking a picture of it does not turn out well. Here is a shot mid way through the construction that gives you and idea of the way it looks.

looks good

 

[mikieson]

I dont have either. I dont think you need them in a smaller theater. In a larger one you need a riser to get the seats up where everyone can see.

 

[dunragit]



Quote:
Originally Posted by tlllava /forum/post/16968526


I don't have a stage because of the 8' ceiling and a soffit right above the screen. The lack of a stage also helps keep the tweeters of the floor standing speakers at ear height.

With the dark front wall and bright screen, taking a picture of it does not turn out well. Here is a shot mid way through the construction that gives you and idea of the way it looks.

I would love to see the finished theater. Got more pics?

 

[ScruffyHT]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Bing /forum/post/16967491


I have no stage.

.

Thats cause you have no ROOM for a stage

just razzing ya from one Canuck to another

 

[John H]

My room is 21' 7" L x 13' 10" W x 8' 6" H


I don't have a front stage. I only have one row of three recliners at the moment. If I add more seating it would be a bar and stools.


John

 

[macadoo]

I've been debating the same issue. I certainly think a stage can give a build that "theater" look. Is there another function? Sound dampening perhaps? If I end up putting in an equipment rack recessed into the left wall, I may indeed build a small stage.

I plan on building a riser and putting the couch on it. That is, when I can afford the rocker/recliners I want for the front row.

 

[jamis]



Quote:
Originally Posted by John H /forum/post/16973012


My room is 21' 7" L x 13' 10" W x 8' 6" H


I don't have a front stage. I only have one row of three recliners at the moment. If I add more seating it would be a bar and stools.


John

I think your subs could count as a stage.

I have a stage and a riser... and a bar. I agree that stages are optional, but if you want a second row of regualr (non-bar height) seating, then the riser is definitely the way to go.

 

[Suntan]

I will say though, a stage is one of the cheapest ways to give your room a dedicated look. When was the last time you completely changed the look of a room for under $100?


-Suntan