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Re: Poll: Dedicated or Integrated Audio space?

Posted by Presto (A) on February 17, 2007 at 17:06:48

In Reply to: Poll: Dedicated or Integrated Audio space? posted by Steve Cortez on February 16, 2007 at 21:24:05:

Hi Steve:

Although a 2-channel only room is very nice, you can integrate both and not make very serious compromises if you have the space.

On problem with home theaters is that folks want really nice and big wide screens. This is a good thing. But it's not the best if the screen is forcing you to put your front/main speakers excessively far apart. I found this to be the case in my last residence where we did both in one room.

I even thought about AUTOMATED custom stands with tracks to move the speakers between HT and Audio positions.

The "centered listening chair" should not be an issue. You can put a listening chair in the sweet spot, and angle two love seats towards the screen on either side of the chair. Even with tiered seating, you can always go with a "two aisle" approach to have a center chair or ever TWO center chairs that are tiered as well (This is neat when two people who need to be in the center to listen to music are listening at once. I call it '2-channel bobsled seating') Do it all the time witht he girlfriend. She sits in the audio chair, and I sit in a computer chair raised up so I am higher than her. Not optimum, but we like it. We're enjoying music together and getting a symmetrical presentation at the same time.

If you HAVE a decent sized extra room - I say go for it. But some people can't afford to use two rooms for entertainment (2-channel + HT). Bedrooms often get used for guest room, offices, excersize or storage rooms and having two rooms for entertainment is just not realistic, especially in places where housing costs are through the roof and even big dollar places are getting smaller and smaller.

I think room size and ceiling height is a big factor, and it's also about balancing other life priorities with your hobby.

My $.02? You can make a "combo" room that serves both functions and does both WELL! But it does take some sneaky planning and design.

Cheers,
Presto

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