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#1 ·
After years of running the Facebook feed, I've gathered hundreds of home theater photos...I've kept a lot of them. I thought it would be fun to start posting them here – one at a time – to start a running critique thread.

I wish I had gear notes on them... I don't... so hopefully some of you will recognize the gear and chime in... but also chime in with comments/critiques about the design and execution! Some are going to be wicked awesome...some are going to be...uh... questionable. :R

The pictures are numbered (starting with picture #3)...so if you'd like to add a picture of your own, please do! Just make sure you check the numbers and mark it appropriately! ;-)


So Critique Away!

Let's kick it off with this one:



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#138 ·
I don't know...if the curtains are all the way around, might sound a little dead in the upper frequencies. I only see a tiny bit of foam in the corner...if he's only using that (pretty worthless) for bass absorption, he could have big problems. Agree he doesn't seem to be very knowledgeable when it comes to acoustics. Still, I would love to hear it at least once!
 
#141 ·
#14
So many things that would bug me about this room. Where do I start...
1) no screen just projecting on a white wall with no boarder.
2) Ceiling/walls are too white and all the light reflecting off of it.
3) If you like sitting on/in pillows I guess its ok but I like a real seat.
4) Where are the speakers? those little round vent like openings in the upper corners had better not be them "as I shake my head"
5) A fireplace directly under the screen and the opening to the Left just allow to much distraction because of the light.

just to name the most obvious things I dont like.
 
#144 ·
#14...I've gotta say, I don't HATE it.

Yes, I'd add a screen border. Yes, I'd do something to tame the light reflections, but honestly, if I had the space, my dream seating layout would be:

• Back row bar
• Second row traditional theater seats
• Front row super cozy U-shaped sectional
• In front of that, pillows on the floor like shown here
 
#145 ·
#14
I like the vaulted ceiling but that's about it
Might as well not bother on the audio front as you can see everyone lying down so their ears are vertical not horizontal.
The sound of people snoring would be a distraction along with the light reflecting off the walls ,that door front left, and window at the right side which is also reflecting the screen image.
A pretty poor attempt on all fronts
 
#146 ·
I echo what everybody else says.. Lots of negatives in that post number 14. I also must add that the fireplace light as well as the hallway light will be distracting.

I suspect it must be for a quick movie night at someone's house and someone brought the portable projector. :)

On the plus side, I am sure those pillows are comfy.. lol.
 
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#150 ·
Light paint, bright surfaces that are reflective, a center that shoots about 3 feet above your ears and (potentially) no subwoofer. What's not to like?

Did anyone notice the speakers aren't connected? Was this strictly for a photo shoot, or is it actually someone's setup?
 
#151 ·
Number 15 is very clean look. It does look like it is for a photo shoot. As mentioned, the speakers are not plugged in. I can't tell from the angle of the picture the size of the TV. It looks small but I suspect, it must be a big one if you look at it straight on. Agree with others about the placement of the center speaker. I do like the clean room. :)
 
#153 ·
After looking at the entire thread I can only say that I'm envious of most of the rooms as I have a very modest 5.2 system in a pretty small room. But seeing as we both like action movies we do get some pretty good sound.
Stay posted though because after I win the LOTTO I'll need your inputs with the new room in the house built for it. Ah! life and its many dreams.
 
#157 ·
I like this room, seen many like it, the owner should be proud.

The two things that I saw right away was the smaller then the mains center channel which will work because of x-over. And the thing that I would change (check) is the stacked subs. I would use REW and find the best spot for the subs.

Maybe that is the best spot for them or WAF is at play.
 
#158 ·
All in all not a bad space. The open space to the left might be an issue for acoustics/imaging and I also agree those two subs are very different from each other and may not play well together. The cylinder is an SVS not sure what the other one is.
 
#159 ·
Other than the left channel potentially blocking the screen - which may be an optical illusion due to how the picture was taken - the only thing I would change is that tan couch. Doesn't look as nice as the rest of the room, and it appears as though it would be less than comfy.
 
#164 ·
Number 16 looks nice and clean. With those huge subs, they must make not only the room shake but the house as well. I also like the poster and the wall colors are good.
 
#166 ·
I'd like to see the subs properly located.(if that's not the best location already lol). I'd also like to see the center channel off the wall. I think that might make vocals tubby, and give audyssey and the like some trouble. I also agree the left side opening would probably mess up imaging. Treat the right side? I'd also like the surrounds higher. Unless of course this would be upgrade to atmos, etc. that's all I got for now. Looks nice. Warm and inviting.


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