I'm about to build two DIY subwoofers (SI HT18) but I need some help with placing them. My living room is somewhat extraordinary because there is no wall behind the television or the front speakers. I have no problems with one sub but I can't figure out where to place another. I wouldn't ask...

I want to use the room diagrammed below as my humble media/HT room. A few things are causing placement issues; a brick chimney that runs the full 8ft height of the room and the close proximity of the entry and closet doors in the corner. I'm using the Onkyo NR808 that is capable of 7.1, but my...

Hey guys and gals, I am planning the construction finish of a 1900 square foot basement. One area is devoted to a home theater, or, more precisely, a multipurpose area. I want the sound quality to be the very best possible. Given the challenge of the floorplan being open, I need your...

Hello. It's been over a decade since doing anything AV related, and it's about time I got back in the game. There seems to be more options available now than when I stopped paying attention to this vertical. I've got an odd space and could definitely use some help narrowing down some speakers...

In various postings on various forums, I see lots of kewl floorplans -- what is an easy-to-use 2D PC software that can be used for this -- something that is reasonably intuitive (and not nearly as complex or powerful as Autocad:gulp: ) Thoughts/opinions?? Thanks, MikeSp

Hi everyone, First post here. We are constructing a new home with a dedicated home theater. I have attached the floorplan. I have been out of technology for a few years now but would REALLY appreciate some advice with regards to home theater design. Framing is almost complete of the home...