Comments on: Home Theater http://carltonbale.com My personal take on tech Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:59:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: spencer http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-141937 spencer Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:34:43 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-141937 I had just read that your wondering how far to place your back seating i guess the first question is do have a 1 foot tall 12foot wide 5foot deep riser to set the back cinema seating on to raise it up enough so you can see over the front rowe and when you do this you will have to raise your screen up about 2 1/2 feet from the floor so in both seating positions you can see directly to the middele of the screen. I hope this has helped you o and dont forget to mesure your screen size mesure from front to back of your room and devide that mesuerment in half and thats your screen size. I had just read that your wondering how far to place your back seating i guess the first question is do have a 1 foot tall 12foot wide 5foot deep riser to set the back cinema seating on to raise it up enough so you can see over the front rowe and when you do this you will have to raise your screen up about 2 1/2 feet from the floor so in both seating positions you can see directly to the middele of the screen. I hope this has helped you o and dont forget to mesure your screen size mesure from front to back of your room and devide that mesuerment in half and thats your screen size.

]]> By: Steve http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-87778 Steve Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:54:29 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-87778 Carlton, Also, a couple more questions if you would indulge: 1. What are the dimensions of the 9' recessed area of your room? How far from the front wall is the 8' ceiling before it goes to 9'? 2. I noticed you used the Bass Executive home theater chairs and the dimensions are 22" seat width and a back height of 42". I am looking at a set that is 23" seat width and 43" back height. Since it is pretty close, any thoughts on the seat dimensions? Have you ever noticed the seat width being an issue - I noticed many seats (Berkline) are 25" or even 26" wide. I am also about 6'3" and wondering how the 42" back height has worked for you or any guests. I am not located in an area to try these seats, so looking for feedback from those with something similar. Thanks for your time. Carlton,

Also, a couple more questions if you would indulge:
1. What are the dimensions of the 9′ recessed area of your room? How far from the front wall is the 8′ ceiling before it goes to 9′?
2. I noticed you used the Bass Executive home theater chairs and the dimensions are 22″ seat width and a back height of 42″. I am looking at a set that is 23″ seat width and 43″ back height. Since it is pretty close, any thoughts on the seat dimensions? Have you ever noticed the seat width being an issue – I noticed many seats (Berkline) are 25″ or even 26″ wide. I am also about 6’3″ and wondering how the 42″ back height has worked for you or any guests. I am not located in an area to try these seats, so looking for feedback from those with something similar.
Thanks for your time.

]]> By: Steve http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-87709 Steve Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:02:53 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-87709 Carlton, Can you tell me the width of your soffits lining the side of the room? I am looking at 12" and curious the width of yours and the size of recessed lights used. Thanks. Carlton,

Can you tell me the width of your soffits lining the side of the room? I am looking at 12″ and curious the width of yours and the size of recessed lights used.
Thanks.

]]> By: Sherardp http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-86696 Sherardp Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:11:23 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-86696 Nice theater bro. Not sure how I ended up on your site, but decided to check it out while I'm here. Excellent work in the HT. See you over at AVSforums. Sherardp Nice theater bro. Not sure how I ended up on your site, but decided to check it out while I’m here. Excellent work in the HT. See you over at AVSforums.

Sherardp

]]> By: Carlton Bale http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-84737 Carlton Bale Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:59:40 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-84737 The only concern I have with recent receivers is the amp section. Manufacturers have really started to cut costs there. Some will advertise 130 watts by 7 channels, but if you play all 7 channels at full load, you get less than 60 watts/channel. Not cool. I think THX Ultra certification tests weed these out, but I'm not positive on that, or what price point the cutoff would be. The only difference in the RadioShack digital and analogue SPL meters is the price. When I got mine, the digital one was 3x the price and didn't offer one single added feature. I think the iPhone SPL meters in the App Store are a pretty descent substitute. I opted for Dish years ago because they were the first to offer digital sound and digital recording (to D-VHS tape!). I eventually switched to DirecTV to get the satellite TiVo. I've now moved to over-the-air + Netflix Blu-ray to get all the content I can possibly watch, all at a very high quality. The only concern I have with recent receivers is the amp section. Manufacturers have really started to cut costs there. Some will advertise 130 watts by 7 channels, but if you play all 7 channels at full load, you get less than 60 watts/channel. Not cool. I think THX Ultra certification tests weed these out, but I’m not positive on that, or what price point the cutoff would be.

The only difference in the RadioShack digital and analogue SPL meters is the price. When I got mine, the digital one was 3x the price and didn’t offer one single added feature. I think the iPhone SPL meters in the App Store are a pretty descent substitute.

I opted for Dish years ago because they were the first to offer digital sound and digital recording (to D-VHS tape!). I eventually switched to DirecTV to get the satellite TiVo. I’ve now moved to over-the-air + Netflix Blu-ray to get all the content I can possibly watch, all at a very high quality.

]]> By: DodgersKing323 http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-84689 DodgersKing323 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 02:58:40 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-84689 I like the part where you sound the amp doesn't really make a big difference, you start to wonder with this expensive equipment where you hit the point of diminishing returns, obviously someone who plunked down the money is going to want to convince themselves that it makes a difference, the average joe has to try and sort through that. I notice you say "Analog SPL Meter" is there a difference? Most of the ones i notice are Digital, should i make sure i get an analog sound meter? There's a type-o in this part - Surround Speakers PolkAudio LS f/x Sound Seller [info] Kitchen "abmience" speakers I also like how in the middle of these high-end stores you have Newegg.com :P At what price point is a separate amplifier really necessary anyway? Curious, why did you opt for Dish Network instead of DirecTV? I like the part where you sound the amp doesn’t really make a big difference, you start to wonder with this expensive equipment where you hit the point of diminishing returns, obviously someone who plunked down the money is going to want to convince themselves that it makes a difference, the average joe has to try and sort through that.

I notice you say “Analog SPL Meter” is there a difference? Most of the ones i notice are Digital, should i make sure i get an analog sound meter?

There’s a type-o in this part -
Surround Speakers PolkAudio LS f/x Sound Seller [info] Kitchen “abmience” speakers

I also like how in the middle of these high-end stores you have Newegg.com :P At what price point is a separate amplifier really necessary anyway?

Curious, why did you opt for Dish Network instead of DirecTV?

]]> By: Carlton Bale http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-77850 Carlton Bale Fri, 31 Dec 2010 02:38:19 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-77850 Chris, I use a low noise bathroom exhaust fan in my equipment closet, venting to the adjacent room trough a register in the wall. Middle Atlantic makes a nice temperature-activated cooling fan system, but it's pretty pricey. Chris, I use a low noise bathroom exhaust fan in my equipment closet, venting to the adjacent room trough a register in the wall. Middle Atlantic makes a nice temperature-activated cooling fan system, but it’s pretty pricey.

]]> By: Chris http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-77805 Chris Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:32:50 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-77805 Just curious, how are you dealing with the heat being generated from the rack? Just curious, how are you dealing with the heat being generated from the rack?

]]> By: Carlton Bale http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-70389 Carlton Bale Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:49:02 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-70389 Ryon, The fiberglass panels are just sitting loosely inside the frames and are held in place by the wall. The frames are held to the wall by industrial strength adhesive Velcro, with staple reinforcements to keep them mounted to the wall and frame (the adhesive alone wasn't strong enough.) This makes for quick and easy removal. Ryon,

The fiberglass panels are just sitting loosely inside the frames and are held in place by the wall. The frames are held to the wall by industrial strength adhesive Velcro, with staple reinforcements to keep them mounted to the wall and frame (the adhesive alone wasn’t strong enough.) This makes for quick and easy removal.

]]> By: Ryon http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-70370 Ryon Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:49:25 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-70370 Great job on everything I have to say, Wow. When you built the audio panels did you just lay the fiberglass panels in or adhere them to the MDF frames? and how are they attached to the wall? Thx Ryon Great job on everything I have to say, Wow. When you built the audio panels did you just lay the fiberglass panels in or adhere them to the MDF frames? and how are they attached to the wall?
Thx Ryon

]]> By: Carlton Bale http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-68777 Carlton Bale Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:32:34 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-68777 You have to start somewhere and iterate. So either pick a room size, the find appropriate screen size and seating distance, or start with screen size and then design the room around that. If you're going to take that later route, start with a 123" screen and one of <a href="http://www.projectorcentral.com/home-theater-multimedia-projectors.htm" rel="nofollow">these popular projectors on ProjectorCentral.com</a>. Enter the appropriate data in the spreadsheet, then play around with room dimensions, then start adjusting. Good luck! You have to start somewhere and iterate. So either pick a room size, the find appropriate screen size and seating distance, or start with screen size and then design the room around that. If you’re going to take that later route, start with a 123″ screen and one of these popular projectors on ProjectorCentral.com. Enter the appropriate data in the spreadsheet, then play around with room dimensions, then start adjusting. Good luck!

]]> By: Lamya http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-68775 Lamya Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:55:36 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-68775 I'm very impressed by the work you put into the excel sheet, but I don't know how to use it! how to I find out the information that is supposed to be used to fill the blue cells? I am doing a house plan for a friend, and she needs a home theatre that can accommodate ten people. She has a plenty of room but then I don't want to waste too much space. It needs to be just the right size for excellent application and viewing. So what dimensions do you recommend for the whole project, the room and the equipment all in total? Also, how to deside on the distance of the first row? What is ideal? Thank you! I’m very impressed by the work you put into the excel sheet, but I don’t know how to use it! how to I find out the information that is supposed to be used to fill the blue cells? I am doing a house plan for a friend, and she needs a home theatre that can accommodate ten people. She has a plenty of room but then I don’t want to waste too much space. It needs to be just the right size for excellent application and viewing. So what dimensions do you recommend for the whole project, the room and the equipment all in total? Also, how to deside on the distance of the first row? What is ideal? Thank you!

]]> By: LoveSAc http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-68051 LoveSAc Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:18:09 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-68051 I am setting up a theater for some family members and I really appreciate this information. I am setting up a theater for some family members and I really appreciate this information.

]]> By: Carlton Bale http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-45531 Carlton Bale Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:23:02 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-45531 Eric84405: My front row is about 11.5' away from the screen. Eric84405: My front row is about 11.5′ away from the screen.

]]> By: Eric84405 http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-45530 Eric84405 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:13:06 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-45530 After seeing your 123" screen, I think it would be the minumum I would put in my room. It fits the scale of your room perfectly. What are your seating distances? Thanks, Eric After seeing your 123″ screen, I think it would be the minumum I would put in my room. It fits the scale of your room perfectly. What are your seating distances? Thanks,
Eric

]]> By: Carlton Bale http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-41935 Carlton Bale Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:46:28 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-41935 A 17' room width should work well. My screen is 123" diagonal. Even with your current speakers, you should easily be able to hit reference sounds levels with most amps. Low efficiency isn't necessarily a bad thing for overall sounds quality. I highly recommend getting a second subwoofer. A single sub produces standing waves and makes even bass throughout the room very difficult. A second sub in a different location greatly reduces this issue. A 17′ room width should work well. My screen is 123″ diagonal.

Even with your current speakers, you should easily be able to hit reference sounds levels with most amps. Low efficiency isn’t necessarily a bad thing for overall sounds quality.

I highly recommend getting a second subwoofer. A single sub produces standing waves and makes even bass throughout the room very difficult. A second sub in a different location greatly reduces this issue.

]]> By: Eric84405 http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-41841 Eric84405 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:08:22 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-41841 I currently own Polk Lsi 15 as mains, LsiC center and Lsifx as surrounds from my old theater setup. I may replace them as they are not particularly efficient and this room may be a bit larger than my last one. I have currently have one SVS PB13. I can't decide if I want to add another or give infinite baffle a shot. From what you're telling me, I think perhaps 17' wide would be good. What are your seating distances from the screen? It looks like your screen is about 120", am I right? Thanks again, Eric I currently own Polk Lsi 15 as mains, LsiC center and Lsifx as surrounds from my old theater setup. I may replace them as they are not particularly efficient and this room may be a bit larger than my last one. I have currently have one SVS PB13. I can’t decide if I want to add another or give infinite baffle a shot. From what you’re telling me, I think perhaps 17′ wide would be good. What are your seating distances from the screen? It looks like your screen is about 120″, am I right? Thanks again,
Eric

]]> By: Carlton Bale http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-41834 Carlton Bale Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:55:19 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-41834 My room is 13' wide and 21' deep. I wish it were at least 2 feet wider. It basically depends on how wide of a screen you want and what type of front L/R speakers you have. My room is 13′ wide and 21′ deep. I wish it were at least 2 feet wider. It basically depends on how wide of a screen you want and what type of front L/R speakers you have.

]]> By: Eric84405 http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-41405 Eric84405 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:29:09 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-41405 Hi Carlton, I came across your site while researching "optimum room dimensions for HT". Your theater is very well done. Would you mind telling me the dimensions you used? I have the opportunity to do a dedicated HT in my new home and have some options with regard to size. The ceiling height will be roughly 8' 2" to 8'4", width can be anywhere from 13-18' wide and depth can be anywhere from 22-27'. I would like to avoid a square room or dimensions that are multiples of each other. Do you have any insight as to what might work best? Thanks, Eric Hi Carlton,
I came across your site while researching “optimum room dimensions for HT”. Your theater is very well done. Would you mind telling me the dimensions you used? I have the opportunity to do a dedicated HT in my new home and have some options with regard to size. The ceiling height will be roughly 8′ 2″ to 8’4″, width can be anywhere from 13-18′ wide and depth can be anywhere from 22-27′. I would like to avoid a square room or dimensions that are multiples of each other. Do you have any insight as to what might work best? Thanks,
Eric

]]> By: Pravishek http://carltonbale.com/home-theater/comment-page-2#comment-25818 Pravishek Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:19:44 +0000 http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/home-theater/#comment-25818 Hi carlton, Amazing home theatre setup ..its quite nice M setting up my home theatre system , would be great to get ideas of the home theatre pc assembly in detailed .Pbobably set up schemetic diagram with the automation controls.My a high voltage sparky/electrician and want to set up something similiar . cheers Hi carlton,
Amazing home theatre setup ..its quite nice
M setting up my home theatre system , would be great to get ideas of the home theatre pc assembly in detailed .Pbobably set up schemetic diagram with the automation controls.My a high voltage sparky/electrician and want to set up something similiar .

cheers

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