AVS Forum Build Thread:
Carp’s Basement
Highlights:
– Subs in all corners allows for fantastic response in all seats
– Speaker choice provides very low distortion at high SPL.
– Large screen with high contrast projector gives immersive experience
– TACTILE EVERYWHERE
– Can experience difference between sub configs and tactile
Room:
Dimensions: 23 x 17 x 8
Treatments: GIK and Auralex Absorption and Diffusion
Treatments: 1.5 feet of pink fluffy insulation behind the AT screen
Treatments: Velvet that extends 10 feet out screen on screen wall
Video:
Projector: JVC NZ500
Screen: 158″ 2:35:1 Elite A4K Acoustically Transparent
Audio:
LCR: 3x JBL 4722n Upgraded Compression Driver
Surrounds: 6x JBL CBT-70J-1
Tops: 4x RSL C34E
Subs: 16x 18″
Subs: 24″ Nearfield
Tactile: 21x 12″ Hovereze
AVR: Denon 6800H
AVR: 2x minidsp 2×4 HD
Amp: CVR 2004
Amp: CVR 3002
Amp: Cerwin Vega CV 5000
Amp 3x inuke 3000
Amp: NX3000D
Sources:
Apple TV
HTPC
Notes from the Owner:
I recommend my room if you enjoy the feel of the bass every bit as much as the sound of it. Having subs in all corners of the room plus the nearfield sub in the middle of the room allows for smooth and similar bass throughout the room. The extremely efficient left, right, and center speakers allow for smooth yet dynamic sound at all volume levels without ever sounding harsh. Dialog is crystal clear from the center channel. The surround speakers are great at not sounding pinpoint or blasting your ears if you are closer to them.
I also recommend my room if you like a large screen with great contrast due to large amount of velvet. Having velvet go all the way out to your peripheral vision on both the ceiling and walls combined with the JVC NZ-500 creates a fantastic image that is very addicting.
In past MWAVE VIP tours I have shown guests the difference between the feel of a nearfield 24 inch sub, a hovereze (platform under the seats with drivers in it), and a hezeback (driver built into the back of the chair itself).
I have received a lot of positive feedback from former guests for doing that demonstration so I plan on doing that again. I also like to demo different levels of bass and tactile bass feel since some people like moderate feel, some like absolute craziness, and others somewhere in between.
