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Anyone ever converted their garage?

I have a big two car garage attached to my house with access through the kitchen. It is as far away from the bedrooms and other living areas of the house as possible. It seems like it's always full of junk and sporting gear to the point where the cars are in the driveway. My wife threw the idea my way today of converting the garage to audio room and putting a shed out back for lawn care equip., and keeping all the sports stuff in our walk out basement.

Anyone here ever convert their garage for audio? Seems like a good way to go: electrical service panel right there, concrete floor, structure already built, etc.....
slipknot1
agaffer
256 posts
 
I converted my garage and am very happy with the results. For one thing I can play music at any time of the day or night without disturbing the rest of the family.
One of the best things about converting a garage is you are starting with a blank slate. Before you move in any audio equipment or furniture give thought to any need of changing the room dimensions, insulation, wall stiffining, etc. If you get the room right it will be like you bought all new speakers and electronics.
Also, think about heat in the winter, how to keep it cool in the summer.
royy
148 posts
 
I did. It's better than anyplace in my house because of the high ceiling.
unsound
7,329 posts
 
The previous owners of my current house did so and added an extension. I use this as "my" room. I need to do further modifications as things could be better. I'm having a bit of trouble with heating and odd walls.. As it is the only room in the house with carpeted suspended wood over concrete and down a few steps form the rest of the house, it provides a great deal of isolation and 14 foot ceilings. While ity could and will be better (when?) I love it.
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sgr
689 posts
 
While you are remodeling your garage, think about building the ASC Iso-wall. It is well worth the trouble and will provide you with a state of the art listening room. You could also contact Rives Audio. They will draw up a plan for you for a nominal fee.
slipknot1 OP
1,423 posts
 
Thanks for the responses guys! Did you do the work yourself? I'm thinking the ASC Iso-wall, staggered studs, and removing, the doors and tracks. My biggest concern is going to be HVAC. I might be able to extend the ductwork, as there are two runs that go to the rooms that join the garage wall (kitchen and dining room). I am reluctant to use electric baseboard in the room for the obvious AC reasons, and same with smaller, window-style air cond. units.
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