Hi from Georgia

[Zerock]

Hi
I've been to a few other HT forums, but I like this one the best, mainly because

1. Friendly folks
2. Helpful people who don't mind pesky novice noob questions
3. Lots of activity

Our HT version 1 had an older 42" RP set which is now about 8 yrs old- and really showing its age compared to what's out there today. Audio was OK with a Sound on Sound 5:1 processor feeding 3 amps.

Years ago we converted our 2 car garage into a "family room", and with some research learned to use a SPL to balance speaker volume.

Things changed last January when we got a Sony projector, and the room really began to shape into a more dedicated HT room. Clutter was removed, made a 10x6 screen, hung curtains and created a type of stage.

We really like it a lot, and I decided to get more serious with making the audio sound better. I downloaded a copy of FS5 which I found a bit confusing - then I came across Hometheatershack.

I found REW and with the enormous help available with it am "Diving in".

Our 20x22x8 foot room have terrible standing waves: The dense carpet & thick pad along with large sectional couch help with the high end, but low Hz is completely untamed.

We're on an extreme budget (Really no money at all to spend) but I've been looking at DIY bass traps and hope to build some using ridgid fiberglass someday. I've found many tips here at HTS how I can improve the response of my system with little to no cost.

Anyway I wanted to formerly say hi - Glad to have a new "home".

-Steve

PS
The lights kinda washed out the image between the curtains so I've enhanced it with Photoshop, but the screenshot of the charging ghosts is actual.

So far we're happy with our screen made of 3 coats white sealer/primer and 3 coats flat white paint.

[tonyvdb]

Hello Steve, Welcome to the Shack.
Enjoy your stay with us.

[drdoan]

Hi Steve, great HT room, puts mine to shame! Have fun, Dennis

[blaser]

Hi Steve and welcome to the shack,

I am sure you'll find help for DIY bass traps.... Glad you're here

[Mike P.]

Welcome to the Shack, Steve! Enjoy the forums!

[nova]

Hello Steve, Welcome to the Shack.

[Sonnie]

Howdy Steve and welcome to the Shack!

Nice setup...

[HomeTeam]

Hi Steve!

Welcome to the forums, good to have another GA person here. This is a great forum, hope you enjoy your stay.

[SteveB]

Welcome aboard Steve.
Looks like Ga. is starting to get more and more people in here. Where are you located?
Another,
Steve

[Zerock]

Thank you all for the warm welcome.

I am in the Braselton/Gainsville area ... about 50 miles North of Atlanta.

-Steve

[SteveB]

So you're near one of my favorite tracks, Road Atlanta. I've been in your area many times. I'm in Buckhead.

[HomeTeam]

SteveB wrote:

So you're near one of my favorite tracks, Road Atlanta. I've been in your area many times. I'm in Buckhead.

Oh cool, you're near Evolution HT right? I got my Paradigm Atoms from there a couple of years back. Good place.

[SteveB]

Yes, I've been there, a cool shop. I went looking at the Stressless furniture. Too bad it was way out of my budget.

[imbeaujp]

Welcome to the shack !

JP