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Home theater design help

Recently I discovered that a wall I did not I think I could move is actually removeable and thus I can more than double my current home theater room into a much larger home theater/ media/ entertainment space. I engaged what dealers remain in my area but none seemed all that interesed or capable of managing design and construction changes especially since I have most of the equipment already. Anyone have any ideas on how to pursue this?  I roughly know what I want but also know there’s likely a lot I don’t know around design, sound tailoring, decorating, acoustics etc.   kind of at an impasse currently. Thanks! 
esthlos13
esthlos13 OP
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So the recommended book is on its way.  To note the bay window cutouts in the basement are not actual windows. It’s just the hexagonal half shape that breaks up a flat wall. The room and basement actually have no windows.  Do these forums let one upload pics?  Would be much easier to show the space and the questions I have around design 
ptss
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16 x 33 is a beautiful size for stereo/theatre room!  Space to breathe and decorate. Lovely!! Don’t worry about “filling the room with sound”. A pair of 88db efficient speakers and a solid 200 watt amp will give all the sound sane people can use. Some will want powered subs. I haven’t and my speakers were about 5 db down at 32 hz. You could describe your room giving exact measurements starting from a corner. Call your viewing wall North. I’m interested. 
ptss
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Reinforcing some walls will improve the sound. Let’s discuss
esthlos13 OP
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Hi PTSS-  when I have some time in the coming weeks I’ll get the dimensions written up. A picture is worth 1000 words here....

wrt your suggestions on speakers and equipment, I have almost everything already ( so the local stores weren’t really interested in helping me since I wouldn’t be buying much equipment ). The major addition with the room config change would be a front projector and screen but not an immediate requirement. I’d wire for I though or at least run wire conduit to make retro fitting simple. 

Equipment
middle Atlantic fan cooled rack
oppo bdp103
audiquest diamond hdmi to processor
marantz av8802a
(2) Lexicon Rx-7 amplifiers
revel ultima studio 2 (bi-amp) mains
revel ultima voice 2 (bi-amp) center
revel ultima gem 2 (side surround)
(4) revel c583 in ceiling atmos speakers
(2) JL Audio fathom f212v2 subs
tivo mini
jvc-hrs5900 svhs vcr
shunyata viper zitron power cables
audioquest slip 14/4 and 14/2 all around (had to be in wall rated)
panasonic vt-65 plasma
panamax pm-5300
3 dedicated 20 amp outlets for amps and processor/sources
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