room dimention question

Catfishbob,

Sit in a lower chair.

But seriously, you can treat the ceiling just like you would treat the side walls in a problematic room by use of absorption panels or diffusors. While these treatments are not as good as having the perfect room dimensions, how many of us have that?

7'-3" is not bad my room has only 6'-6". One trick I used to gain some height and reduce reflections of the ceiling was to leave the joists exposed and to install one layer of rock wool covered by a fibreglass ceiling tile. See pics of my system "small room big sound".

This has really helped with the room accoustics in my small space.

As for the electrics, definitely run a dedicated line to your system at least 15amps. I recommend cooper medical grade outlets at 30$ a piece. The ones with green dots.

Also I agree with Mesch recommendations.

Enjoy, designing a room from scratch is loads of fun!

A low ceiling is never a good thing, but Nicks advice makes good sense . Although the room appearance will be compromised .
I'd go with a minimum of two 20 amp 12 gauge circuits for audio equipment , more if your setting up video equipment , never combine audio and video equipment on the same circuits .

Guys I'm learning a lot of stuff here.

Jrenman and Mesch....I'm taking your suggestions one point at a time and trying to absorb it all. The ceiling will be an interesting fix. I have a good architect so I think he can come up with something innovative if i can find some examples for him. Wiring should not be a problem.

Bombaywalla......I will be working with the architect next week. Maybe he can draw up something I can post. Right now I don't have the exact size.....maybe something like 12 x 16 ft.

Nick.....Nice cave! That's my idea though I think my room will be bigger. I've got to fit in my fly fishing gear and tying space.

Tmsorosk......great tip about the video electric. I'm guilty of that at this exact moment.

Fly tying to good music, great! I also store fly fishing gear in my audio room. In a corner closet, I have removed the door and store my sleeping bags and pads, makes a great bass trap. Enjoy.