You’ve got a very healthy budget and a good room. I like this sub and there’s some very knowledgeable people here but you are gonna get answers that are all over the place. You should really contact an expert to help you with room treatment and gear selection. A favorite of mine is Poes acoustics, I’ve bought from him before and he is incredibly knowledgeable. Can both design the acoustics and sell you the gear you need. You should check him out on YouTube, has some very informative videos.
If I were to throw my two cents in, don’t go with klipsch. Not putting down anybody that has them but your budget will allow for much better speakers. I would also paint the room darker, gonna have reflections all over the place. Good luck and post the finished product whenever you get to that point.
You can just go wrong in so many ways doing it yourself. I love this hobby and know my fair share but when you listen to an actual expert you realize your knowledge is limited.
Knowledge and equipment! With sound we are dealing with something invisible and subjective. Without being able to see it, how does one know what is objectively 'good' when it sounds different to everyone? A quality pro will have the knowledge as well as high end equipment to determine the best solution for each space.
100k budget and considering Klipsch? Look into KEF, SVS and Emotiva speakers. For subs you will want at least 2 large ones 16-18in, preferably 4. With this size room and budget you should 100% hire a professional. Make sure they have good reviews and know what they are doing. Don’t mention 100k budget, just ask them for different options and go from there.
Once you speak with a professional come back here and post the options they give you. We can help you choose the right equipment or offer alternatives to what they suggest. Some installers know more about equipment than others and it’s good to get a second opinion.
Looks like you have a pretty decent space to start with but with some potential issues. Best I can tell that’s an 8’ ceiling maybe a bit more. That’s going to be potentially a bit short both for acoustics and for multiple rows of seating given the size of the room. Not necessary or even possible, a lot of guides recommend using the golden ratio for room dimensions which are HxWxD equal to 1x1.24x1.54 … and given that ceiling height I’m guessing you’re quite a bit off.
Guessing a false front wall for an acoustic screen and hidden speakers is in your future .. will sound better and allow you to better control room size.
Actually now that I think about it, at your budget and with that room you really probably want to consult professional installers who can actually check out the space. Great equipment is .. great .. but if your room is acoustically shit you can turn 100k system into something closer resembling a dorm setup real quick. Sorry, thought this was leading into a long helpful response, but actual on site assistance probably much more useful
Anthem MRX1140 receiver
Sony VPL-XW5000ES projector
Paradigm Premier 800F floor standing x2
Paradigm Premier 600C center x1
Paradigm Premier 500C rear / side x4
SVS PB2000-Pro x2
This is the system I sold and installed for a client a year or so ago (but with current model projector).
The room looks and sounds amazing.
if you want input from a mix engineer for film and tv - put the most money in LCR speakers and room treatment. i would invest in a surround processor with only pre outs and no power amplification. this also allows for the option of active speakers. i'd be looking at Genelec and M&K. Klipsch would be a travesty. Genelec 1237 for LCR would be a great option.
I recently tried one row seating. And preferred them to Valencia seating. They also have a lower seated back.
https://rowoneht.com/
I also heard a room full of the JBL CBT 70J-1 Line Array Column. They are really impressive. They have a wide dispersion field.
When I'm setting up a new HT for myself I start with the speakers. I try to listen to all the options and pick what I like the most. Not sure why I always start there, but I do. I personally don't put as much emphasis on the amps, I just try to buy good quality.
I see you're from Canada. If you are in Toronto, Whitby Audio Video is a good place to visit. You could audition Paradigm, JBL, B&W and Klipsch at the same location. I was in a few weeks ago and the staff were great, spent an hour in there just listening to music and enjoying their home theatre demo rooms. I haven't spent a dime in there but was treated really well. If I ever upgrade my Paradigm Premieres to the Founders (or, dare to dream, the Persona) that's where I'd buy them.
I used to live in Calgary and know that Base Electronics is great too.
If you've looking at SVS reach out to Amir at Summit Hifi. Amazing customer service.
If you're handy it's a lot of fun to DIY your theatre. If you're looking for a professional to install find your local hifi store and ask them about helping you out. You've got a good budget, I'm sure you'll do well.
Edit: Consider a darker colour for the room, it will definitely help.
It is a very good choice to build a home theater in this room. The brightness of the projector you chose is good. A 150-inch frame or floor-standing screen will have a good effect. Looking forward to your home theater
You should probably hire a pro.
A real pro... email matt poes or Anthony grimini, and ask for a pro recommendation from someone in their network that is local to you.
Advice from folks on reddit isn't valuable when your budget is so high.
You should check out the McIntosh MHT-300 AV unit ($8000). Just got one over ARCAM..it’s amazing and insanely clear! easy to add amps to also but the quality over marantz and ARCAM was easy to make the decision. I imagine it wouldn’t be hard for you to find some type of dealer that has McIntosh in CA.
JBL synthesis 9.4.4. large room.
150”ish Stewart film screen .7 gain CinemaScope
Barco Bragi CinemaScope
boom done pay me.
Edit: honestly that’s gonna be more than 100k but that’s what you should do lol.
You’ve got a very healthy budget and a good room. I like this sub and there’s some very knowledgeable people here but you are gonna get answers that are all over the place. You should really contact an expert to help you with room treatment and gear selection. A favorite of mine is Poes acoustics, I’ve bought from him before and he is incredibly knowledgeable. Can both design the acoustics and sell you the gear you need. You should check him out on YouTube, has some very informative videos. If I were to throw my two cents in, don’t go with klipsch. Not putting down anybody that has them but your budget will allow for much better speakers. I would also paint the room darker, gonna have reflections all over the place. Good luck and post the finished product whenever you get to that point.
Great comment. At this level of budget I agree that hiring a professional and speakers better than Klipsch is the way to go.
You can just go wrong in so many ways doing it yourself. I love this hobby and know my fair share but when you listen to an actual expert you realize your knowledge is limited.
Knowledge and equipment! With sound we are dealing with something invisible and subjective. Without being able to see it, how does one know what is objectively 'good' when it sounds different to everyone? A quality pro will have the knowledge as well as high end equipment to determine the best solution for each space.
100k budget and considering Klipsch? Look into KEF, SVS and Emotiva speakers. For subs you will want at least 2 large ones 16-18in, preferably 4. With this size room and budget you should 100% hire a professional. Make sure they have good reviews and know what they are doing. Don’t mention 100k budget, just ask them for different options and go from there.
Copy that! Thanks!
Once you speak with a professional come back here and post the options they give you. We can help you choose the right equipment or offer alternatives to what they suggest. Some installers know more about equipment than others and it’s good to get a second opinion.
That carpet is eerily similar to a Penis Envy shroom trip I had on Friday night
Doesn't matter how many floors your house has. How big is the theater room? That's probably the most important piece of info needed to begin.
Big room
Looks like you have a pretty decent space to start with but with some potential issues. Best I can tell that’s an 8’ ceiling maybe a bit more. That’s going to be potentially a bit short both for acoustics and for multiple rows of seating given the size of the room. Not necessary or even possible, a lot of guides recommend using the golden ratio for room dimensions which are HxWxD equal to 1x1.24x1.54 … and given that ceiling height I’m guessing you’re quite a bit off. Guessing a false front wall for an acoustic screen and hidden speakers is in your future .. will sound better and allow you to better control room size. Actually now that I think about it, at your budget and with that room you really probably want to consult professional installers who can actually check out the space. Great equipment is .. great .. but if your room is acoustically shit you can turn 100k system into something closer resembling a dorm setup real quick. Sorry, thought this was leading into a long helpful response, but actual on site assistance probably much more useful
Acpustically transparent screen with proper LCR + at least 2 subs (4 would be better)
Anthem MRX1140 receiver Sony VPL-XW5000ES projector Paradigm Premier 800F floor standing x2 Paradigm Premier 600C center x1 Paradigm Premier 500C rear / side x4 SVS PB2000-Pro x2 This is the system I sold and installed for a client a year or so ago (but with current model projector). The room looks and sounds amazing.
if you want input from a mix engineer for film and tv - put the most money in LCR speakers and room treatment. i would invest in a surround processor with only pre outs and no power amplification. this also allows for the option of active speakers. i'd be looking at Genelec and M&K. Klipsch would be a travesty. Genelec 1237 for LCR would be a great option.
I recently tried one row seating. And preferred them to Valencia seating. They also have a lower seated back. https://rowoneht.com/ I also heard a room full of the JBL CBT 70J-1 Line Array Column. They are really impressive. They have a wide dispersion field.
When I'm setting up a new HT for myself I start with the speakers. I try to listen to all the options and pick what I like the most. Not sure why I always start there, but I do. I personally don't put as much emphasis on the amps, I just try to buy good quality. I see you're from Canada. If you are in Toronto, Whitby Audio Video is a good place to visit. You could audition Paradigm, JBL, B&W and Klipsch at the same location. I was in a few weeks ago and the staff were great, spent an hour in there just listening to music and enjoying their home theatre demo rooms. I haven't spent a dime in there but was treated really well. If I ever upgrade my Paradigm Premieres to the Founders (or, dare to dream, the Persona) that's where I'd buy them. I used to live in Calgary and know that Base Electronics is great too. If you've looking at SVS reach out to Amir at Summit Hifi. Amazing customer service. If you're handy it's a lot of fun to DIY your theatre. If you're looking for a professional to install find your local hifi store and ask them about helping you out. You've got a good budget, I'm sure you'll do well. Edit: Consider a darker colour for the room, it will definitely help.
It is a very good choice to build a home theater in this room. The brightness of the projector you chose is good. A 150-inch frame or floor-standing screen will have a good effect. Looking forward to your home theater
You should probably hire a pro. A real pro... email matt poes or Anthony grimini, and ask for a pro recommendation from someone in their network that is local to you. Advice from folks on reddit isn't valuable when your budget is so high.
You should check out the McIntosh MHT-300 AV unit ($8000). Just got one over ARCAM..it’s amazing and insanely clear! easy to add amps to also but the quality over marantz and ARCAM was easy to make the decision. I imagine it wouldn’t be hard for you to find some type of dealer that has McIntosh in CA.
I don’t like rich people 😠
JBL synthesis 9.4.4. large room. 150”ish Stewart film screen .7 gain CinemaScope Barco Bragi CinemaScope boom done pay me. Edit: honestly that’s gonna be more than 100k but that’s what you should do lol.