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In Reply to: RE: Building a room for my Magnepans posted by TwoTurntables on February 08, 2015 at 17:05:14
I would pre-wire for HT and install dedicated breakers. I get the 2CH purist thing, I haven't used my PJ for around 3 years now, only music.
But most home buyers will likely use that room for HT, not 2CH, just a thought for resale; small extra investment now, better resale later.
Otherwise sounds like you have a good plan. I installed 3 dedicated breakers for my room, and also insulated all walls and ceiling with Roxul, plus sound caulked (messy black stuff) all outlets, etc.. Carpet on concrete.
Have fun!
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Grant: I couldn't agree more. Trying to later wire in surround side and rear speakers is not only a huge pain in the neck, but likely to be far more expensive than doing it in the first place. Only problem is that depending on room size, putting thick enough high quality cable all around isn't cheap.
I have set up my system for both, using a two channel DAC and a Bryston SP3 with 2-channel bypass that allows me to have the best of both worlds (great sereo through my 20.1's and an awesome 7.1 surround system with a CCR tri-center based configuration).
SD
Not a fan of HT but the idea for resale is excellent. An alternative is to put chases in the wall so placement of cable can easily be done later and there is no outlay now for something you don't need.
I simply unplug and replug my IT's from my preamp into my surround receiver, easy to access the wiring. For how often I use HT, even if I used it more, a 5 second switch. Yours is easier, no doubt about that!
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