Cinema Midwest

Room

• Outer shell: 30.5 x 19.5 x 12
• Inner shell: 26.5 x 18 x 12
• Immersion: 40 LED lighting zones
• Immersion: new AV lobby

Video

• Projector: Epson QL7000 (updated)
• Screen: XY Soundmax 4K, 2:1 aspect ratio, 200″ diagonal

Audio

• Base layer: 9x JBL 70J-1
• Tops: 6x RSL C34E
• Subs: 4x Marty Kraken 21″
• Tactile: 10x JBL 12″ direct-attach subs
• Amp: Monolith 7
• Amp: Sherbourn 7-350
• Amp: Behringer NX3000 x4
• AV processor: Arcam AV40

Sources

• Apple TV
• HTPC

I went to this event last year and found it more useful to the typical HT enthusiast than something like CEDIA, which is aimed more at the trade than end users. I participated in a couple of blind listening tests which really opened my eyes (ears?) on how difficult it can be to distinguish between well designed products. Just got a new Tesla and this looks like a good excuse for a long road trip. Also, KC has some great BBQ.

I thought MWAVE 2024 was great. My wife and kid enjoyed it as much as I did. I didn’t expect that. Thanks for organizing and putting it on.

You hear about Dolby Atmos, you hear about bass transducers, you see things like madVR, but to experience it is a whole ’nother thing.

I had a great time at MWAVE! It is an incredible event appropriate for enthusiasts of Home Theater!

MWAVE is not just an AV experience; it’s a pursuit to build a connected community of like-minded enthusiasts.