phillihp23
AV Addict
Think the room is spectacular in design, staged seats and etc. I would get rid of the front cabinetry and install an AT screen. Better use of the space and can get more screen footage with a projector.
Be the Judge: The Ultimate Home Theater Room Review Thread
-
Thread starter
Todd Anderson
- Start date
tripplej
AV Addict
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2017
- Posts
- 7,192
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- NAD T-777
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- Oppo 103 Blu Ray Player
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Sony PS4 Gaming Console, Panamax MR-5100 Surge
- Front Speakers
- 7 Paradigm Reference series 8" in ceiling speakers
- Subwoofers
- 2 Paradigm SE Subs
- Other Speakers
- Nintendo Wii U Gaming Console
- Video Display Device
- Samsung UN75F8000 LED TV
- Remote Control
- Universal Remote MX-450
Yeah, that front cabinetry is very restrictive in terms of what size TV can fit there. Definitely would like to see a bigger TV there. 
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- StormAudio ISP.24 MK2
- Main Amp
- Emotiva XPA-5
- Additional Amp
- Emotiva XPA Gen3 2.8 multichannel amp
- Other Amp
- Denon X8500H
- DAC
- THX ONYX
- Computer Audio
- AudioEngine A2+
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
-
Kaleidescape TERRA
OPPO UDP-203
Panasonic UB9000
- Streaming Equipment
- iFi Audio Zen Blue
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Spotify
- Front Speakers
- GoldenEar Technology Triton One.R
- Center Channel Speaker
- GoldenEar Technology SuperCenter Reference
- Surround Speakers
- GoldenEar Invisa MPX
- Surround Back Speakers
- GoldenEar Invisa MPX
- Front Height Speakers
- SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Front, Top Mid-Front)
- Rear Height Speakers
- SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Middle, Top Rear)
- Subwoofers
- Quad Array SVS SB16s
- Other Speakers
- Behringer 1124p; Aura Bass Shaker Pros; SuperSub X
- Screen
- Seymour Screen Excellence, Enlightor NEO AT Screen
- Video Display Device
- JVC NZ8
- Other Equipment
-
Sony 65-inch A95L OLED
Sony 65-inch X900F
ZeroSurge 8R15W x 2
ZeroSurge 2R15W x 2
NUMBER 4
tripplej
AV Addict
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2017
- Posts
- 7,192
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- NAD T-777
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- Oppo 103 Blu Ray Player
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Sony PS4 Gaming Console, Panamax MR-5100 Surge
- Front Speakers
- 7 Paradigm Reference series 8" in ceiling speakers
- Subwoofers
- 2 Paradigm SE Subs
- Other Speakers
- Nintendo Wii U Gaming Console
- Video Display Device
- Samsung UN75F8000 LED TV
- Remote Control
- Universal Remote MX-450
Number four here is very fancy. I am not sure exactly what those things above the audio rack are (below the TV).. I am assuming middle speakers? I think the TV should be bigger.
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- StormAudio ISP.24 MK2
- Main Amp
- Emotiva XPA-5
- Additional Amp
- Emotiva XPA Gen3 2.8 multichannel amp
- Other Amp
- Denon X8500H
- DAC
- THX ONYX
- Computer Audio
- AudioEngine A2+
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
-
Kaleidescape TERRA
OPPO UDP-203
Panasonic UB9000
- Streaming Equipment
- iFi Audio Zen Blue
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Spotify
- Front Speakers
- GoldenEar Technology Triton One.R
- Center Channel Speaker
- GoldenEar Technology SuperCenter Reference
- Surround Speakers
- GoldenEar Invisa MPX
- Surround Back Speakers
- GoldenEar Invisa MPX
- Front Height Speakers
- SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Front, Top Mid-Front)
- Rear Height Speakers
- SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Middle, Top Rear)
- Subwoofers
- Quad Array SVS SB16s
- Other Speakers
- Behringer 1124p; Aura Bass Shaker Pros; SuperSub X
- Screen
- Seymour Screen Excellence, Enlightor NEO AT Screen
- Video Display Device
- JVC NZ8
- Other Equipment
-
Sony 65-inch A95L OLED
Sony 65-inch X900F
ZeroSurge 8R15W x 2
ZeroSurge 2R15W x 2
I think those are speakers!
tripplej
AV Addict
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2017
- Posts
- 7,192
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- NAD T-777
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- Oppo 103 Blu Ray Player
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Sony PS4 Gaming Console, Panamax MR-5100 Surge
- Front Speakers
- 7 Paradigm Reference series 8" in ceiling speakers
- Subwoofers
- 2 Paradigm SE Subs
- Other Speakers
- Nintendo Wii U Gaming Console
- Video Display Device
- Samsung UN75F8000 LED TV
- Remote Control
- Universal Remote MX-450
ok, they must be the front left, middle, and right speakers.. That is interesting placement.
Tonto
Member
- Joined
- Apr 17, 2017
- Posts
- 488
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- Yamaha RXV-795a
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- X-Box 1s
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Yamaha S796 DVD Player
- Front Speakers
- Chane A5rx-c's
- Center Channel Speaker
- Chane A2rx-c
- Surround Speakers
- A1rx-c's
- Surround Back Speakers
- A1rx-c's
- Subwoofers
- SVS PB13U
- Other Speakers
- APC S15
- Video Display Device
- Samsung Smart TV
The artwork on the side walls should have ridged FG in them and moved forward to the 1st reflection points.
Peter Loeser
Active Member
While it looks like a nice clean installation, I don't personally care for the aesthetic. I'm just not a fan of red when it comes to home decor. I would have also done a much bigger TV instead of having sconces on the front wall. And those speakers look pretty small. I guess the rears are in the ceiling?
Good times. Keep 'em coming Todd!
Good times. Keep 'em coming Todd!
JBrax
AV Addict
- Joined
- Apr 18, 2017
- Posts
- 1,826
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- Marantz sr7010
- Main Amp
- Emotiva XPA-3
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- Samsung K8500
- Streaming Subscriptions
- PS4
- Front Speakers
- Klipsch rf-7 II
- Center Channel Speaker
- Klipsch rc-64 II
- Surround Speakers
- Klipsch rs-42 II
- Surround Back Speakers
- Klipsch rb-51 II
- Front Height Speakers
- Klipsch rb-51 II
- Rear Height Speakers
- Klipsch rb-51 II
- Subwoofers
- SVS PB12-NSD (X2)
- Other Speakers
- Panamax M5300
- Video Display Device
- Sony Bravia XBR65-930D
- Remote Control
- Logitech Harmony One
I'm also not a big fan of the aesthetics. I prefer softer/neutral earthy tones myself. As for the space I think it could have been much much better. A HUGE screen to start with.
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- StormAudio ISP.24 MK2
- Main Amp
- Emotiva XPA-5
- Additional Amp
- Emotiva XPA Gen3 2.8 multichannel amp
- Other Amp
- Denon X8500H
- DAC
- THX ONYX
- Computer Audio
- AudioEngine A2+
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
-
Kaleidescape TERRA
OPPO UDP-203
Panasonic UB9000
- Streaming Equipment
- iFi Audio Zen Blue
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Spotify
- Front Speakers
- GoldenEar Technology Triton One.R
- Center Channel Speaker
- GoldenEar Technology SuperCenter Reference
- Surround Speakers
- GoldenEar Invisa MPX
- Surround Back Speakers
- GoldenEar Invisa MPX
- Front Height Speakers
- SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Front, Top Mid-Front)
- Rear Height Speakers
- SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Middle, Top Rear)
- Subwoofers
- Quad Array SVS SB16s
- Other Speakers
- Behringer 1124p; Aura Bass Shaker Pros; SuperSub X
- Screen
- Seymour Screen Excellence, Enlightor NEO AT Screen
- Video Display Device
- JVC NZ8
- Other Equipment
-
Sony 65-inch A95L OLED
Sony 65-inch X900F
ZeroSurge 8R15W x 2
ZeroSurge 2R15W x 2
If this were a projection room, red would be a terrible mistake... and I agree it's not a great move here (either).
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- StormAudio ISP.24 MK2
- Main Amp
- Emotiva XPA-5
- Additional Amp
- Emotiva XPA Gen3 2.8 multichannel amp
- Other Amp
- Denon X8500H
- DAC
- THX ONYX
- Computer Audio
- AudioEngine A2+
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
-
Kaleidescape TERRA
OPPO UDP-203
Panasonic UB9000
- Streaming Equipment
- iFi Audio Zen Blue
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Spotify
- Front Speakers
- GoldenEar Technology Triton One.R
- Center Channel Speaker
- GoldenEar Technology SuperCenter Reference
- Surround Speakers
- GoldenEar Invisa MPX
- Surround Back Speakers
- GoldenEar Invisa MPX
- Front Height Speakers
- SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Front, Top Mid-Front)
- Rear Height Speakers
- SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Middle, Top Rear)
- Subwoofers
- Quad Array SVS SB16s
- Other Speakers
- Behringer 1124p; Aura Bass Shaker Pros; SuperSub X
- Screen
- Seymour Screen Excellence, Enlightor NEO AT Screen
- Video Display Device
- JVC NZ8
- Other Equipment
-
Sony 65-inch A95L OLED
Sony 65-inch X900F
ZeroSurge 8R15W x 2
ZeroSurge 2R15W x 2
Funny... this mental image comes to mind when looking at these pics! 
JBrax
AV Addict
- Joined
- Apr 18, 2017
- Posts
- 1,826
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- Marantz sr7010
- Main Amp
- Emotiva XPA-3
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- Samsung K8500
- Streaming Subscriptions
- PS4
- Front Speakers
- Klipsch rf-7 II
- Center Channel Speaker
- Klipsch rc-64 II
- Surround Speakers
- Klipsch rs-42 II
- Surround Back Speakers
- Klipsch rb-51 II
- Front Height Speakers
- Klipsch rb-51 II
- Rear Height Speakers
- Klipsch rb-51 II
- Subwoofers
- SVS PB12-NSD (X2)
- Other Speakers
- Panamax M5300
- Video Display Device
- Sony Bravia XBR65-930D
- Remote Control
- Logitech Harmony One
My OCD's are also not liking the uneven spacing of the front row seating. It looks as though a good deal of money was spent on the room but it could have been much better allocated.
tripplej
AV Addict
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2017
- Posts
- 7,192
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- NAD T-777
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- Oppo 103 Blu Ray Player
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Sony PS4 Gaming Console, Panamax MR-5100 Surge
- Front Speakers
- 7 Paradigm Reference series 8" in ceiling speakers
- Subwoofers
- 2 Paradigm SE Subs
- Other Speakers
- Nintendo Wii U Gaming Console
- Video Display Device
- Samsung UN75F8000 LED TV
- Remote Control
- Universal Remote MX-450
Todd, how about this for picture 5. I see something very wrong with this one...
Peter Loeser
Active Member
Looks like Boeing designed that seating layout. Hopefully the popcorn is good.
tripplej
AV Addict
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2017
- Posts
- 7,192
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- NAD T-777
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- Oppo 103 Blu Ray Player
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Sony PS4 Gaming Console, Panamax MR-5100 Surge
- Front Speakers
- 7 Paradigm Reference series 8" in ceiling speakers
- Subwoofers
- 2 Paradigm SE Subs
- Other Speakers
- Nintendo Wii U Gaming Console
- Video Display Device
- Samsung UN75F8000 LED TV
- Remote Control
- Universal Remote MX-450
lol. Talk about not getting the "center" view..
phillihp23
AV Addict
I guess if you bring your own chair you get the central point of view. 
Even the picture is awkward looking, all the people are clearly leaning toward the center of the room. Can't even sit back and really enjoy the movie.
Even the picture is awkward looking, all the people are clearly leaning toward the center of the room. Can't even sit back and really enjoy the movie.
Peter Loeser
Active Member
Anyway, who watches movies with the lights on?
tripplej
AV Addict
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2017
- Posts
- 7,192
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- NAD T-777
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- Oppo 103 Blu Ray Player
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Sony PS4 Gaming Console, Panamax MR-5100 Surge
- Front Speakers
- 7 Paradigm Reference series 8" in ceiling speakers
- Subwoofers
- 2 Paradigm SE Subs
- Other Speakers
- Nintendo Wii U Gaming Console
- Video Display Device
- Samsung UN75F8000 LED TV
- Remote Control
- Universal Remote MX-450
lol. I just noticed that the lights were on.. I was mostly looking at the center..
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- StormAudio ISP.24 MK2
- Main Amp
- Emotiva XPA-5
- Additional Amp
- Emotiva XPA Gen3 2.8 multichannel amp
- Other Amp
- Denon X8500H
- DAC
- THX ONYX
- Computer Audio
- AudioEngine A2+
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
-
Kaleidescape TERRA
OPPO UDP-203
Panasonic UB9000
- Streaming Equipment
- iFi Audio Zen Blue
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Spotify
- Front Speakers
- GoldenEar Technology Triton One.R
- Center Channel Speaker
- GoldenEar Technology SuperCenter Reference
- Surround Speakers
- GoldenEar Invisa MPX
- Surround Back Speakers
- GoldenEar Invisa MPX
- Front Height Speakers
- SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Front, Top Mid-Front)
- Rear Height Speakers
- SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Middle, Top Rear)
- Subwoofers
- Quad Array SVS SB16s
- Other Speakers
- Behringer 1124p; Aura Bass Shaker Pros; SuperSub X
- Screen
- Seymour Screen Excellence, Enlightor NEO AT Screen
- Video Display Device
- JVC NZ8
- Other Equipment
-
Sony 65-inch A95L OLED
Sony 65-inch X900F
ZeroSurge 8R15W x 2
ZeroSurge 2R15W x 2
The other problem is: That's not a screen. It's a window and that biker is about to come crashing into the room! 
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- StormAudio ISP.24 MK2
- Main Amp
- Emotiva XPA-5
- Additional Amp
- Emotiva XPA Gen3 2.8 multichannel amp
- Other Amp
- Denon X8500H
- DAC
- THX ONYX
- Computer Audio
- AudioEngine A2+
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
-
Kaleidescape TERRA
OPPO UDP-203
Panasonic UB9000
- Streaming Equipment
- iFi Audio Zen Blue
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Spotify
- Front Speakers
- GoldenEar Technology Triton One.R
- Center Channel Speaker
- GoldenEar Technology SuperCenter Reference
- Surround Speakers
- GoldenEar Invisa MPX
- Surround Back Speakers
- GoldenEar Invisa MPX
- Front Height Speakers
- SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Front, Top Mid-Front)
- Rear Height Speakers
- SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Middle, Top Rear)
- Subwoofers
- Quad Array SVS SB16s
- Other Speakers
- Behringer 1124p; Aura Bass Shaker Pros; SuperSub X
- Screen
- Seymour Screen Excellence, Enlightor NEO AT Screen
- Video Display Device
- JVC NZ8
- Other Equipment
-
Sony 65-inch A95L OLED
Sony 65-inch X900F
ZeroSurge 8R15W x 2
ZeroSurge 2R15W x 2
Honestly... why in the world would you line the walls with chairs????
tripplej
AV Addict
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2017
- Posts
- 7,192
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- NAD T-777
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- Oppo 103 Blu Ray Player
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Sony PS4 Gaming Console, Panamax MR-5100 Surge
- Front Speakers
- 7 Paradigm Reference series 8" in ceiling speakers
- Subwoofers
- 2 Paradigm SE Subs
- Other Speakers
- Nintendo Wii U Gaming Console
- Video Display Device
- Samsung UN75F8000 LED TV
- Remote Control
- Universal Remote MX-450
This brings to mind the question..
Should you get an interior decorator who knows home theater to setup your home theater? Granted, people here who are on this forum, know this hobby but for the general folks who have no clue, should they get a professional to assist in placement of not only equipment but also furniture??
Should you get an interior decorator who knows home theater to setup your home theater? Granted, people here who are on this forum, know this hobby but for the general folks who have no clue, should they get a professional to assist in placement of not only equipment but also furniture??
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- StormAudio ISP.24 MK2
- Main Amp
- Emotiva XPA-5
- Additional Amp
- Emotiva XPA Gen3 2.8 multichannel amp
- Other Amp
- Denon X8500H
- DAC
- THX ONYX
- Computer Audio
- AudioEngine A2+
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
-
Kaleidescape TERRA
OPPO UDP-203
Panasonic UB9000
- Streaming Equipment
- iFi Audio Zen Blue
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Spotify
- Front Speakers
- GoldenEar Technology Triton One.R
- Center Channel Speaker
- GoldenEar Technology SuperCenter Reference
- Surround Speakers
- GoldenEar Invisa MPX
- Surround Back Speakers
- GoldenEar Invisa MPX
- Front Height Speakers
- SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Front, Top Mid-Front)
- Rear Height Speakers
- SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Middle, Top Rear)
- Subwoofers
- Quad Array SVS SB16s
- Other Speakers
- Behringer 1124p; Aura Bass Shaker Pros; SuperSub X
- Screen
- Seymour Screen Excellence, Enlightor NEO AT Screen
- Video Display Device
- JVC NZ8
- Other Equipment
-
Sony 65-inch A95L OLED
Sony 65-inch X900F
ZeroSurge 8R15W x 2
ZeroSurge 2R15W x 2
Most people want style of substance....
tripplej
AV Addict
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2017
- Posts
- 7,192
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- NAD T-777
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- Oppo 103 Blu Ray Player
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Sony PS4 Gaming Console, Panamax MR-5100 Surge
- Front Speakers
- 7 Paradigm Reference series 8" in ceiling speakers
- Subwoofers
- 2 Paradigm SE Subs
- Other Speakers
- Nintendo Wii U Gaming Console
- Video Display Device
- Samsung UN75F8000 LED TV
- Remote Control
- Universal Remote MX-450
I think the correct phase here is..
Most people have no clue.
Most people have no clue.
tripplej
AV Addict
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2017
- Posts
- 7,192
More
- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- NAD T-777
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- Oppo 103 Blu Ray Player
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Sony PS4 Gaming Console, Panamax MR-5100 Surge
- Front Speakers
- 7 Paradigm Reference series 8" in ceiling speakers
- Subwoofers
- 2 Paradigm SE Subs
- Other Speakers
- Nintendo Wii U Gaming Console
- Video Display Device
- Samsung UN75F8000 LED TV
- Remote Control
- Universal Remote MX-450
Now, speaking of style over substance, what do you guys think about this one..
photo 6
photo 6
phillihp23
AV Addict
To me a big issue with a lot of these rooms is that they do not appear to have proper audio systems. It seems they just went for the big screen.
Popular tags
20th century fox
4k blu-ray
4k uhd
4k ultrahd
action
adventure
animated
animation
bass
blu-ray
calibration
comedy
comics
denon
dirac
dirac live
disney
dolby atmos
drama
fantasy
hdmi 2.1
home theater
horror
kaleidescape
klipsch
lionsgate
marantz
movies
onkyo
paramount
pioneer
rew
romance
sci-fi
scream factory
shout factory
sony
stormaudio
subwoofer
svs
terror
thriller
uhd
ultrahd
ultrahd 4k
universal
value electronics
warner
warner brothers
well go usa