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Out building for sound. The dream ver$e$ reality

These are my developing thoughts on what to do. I would appreciate comments from those that have been there or in the know. Or know "The In Sound From Way Out!"  

I’m in the planning stages for an out budding used for a bit of photo work but mostly for listing to music.

I may have champaign tastes but my budget is more draft beer like.

I most likely will go w/ a set amp and big Klipsch’s or Tanny’s. Source will be steaming only. One the other hand the all in one darTZeel lhc-208 might be just the thing as I can’t afford big mono’s, pre et all. (I have to get the building up.)

It will have a dedicated 20AMP line run of 10 gauge solid core into audio grade plugs.

Floor will be wood.

Getting in internet via a 175 foot fiber run is my hope.

Wall studs will be staggered and walls filled w/ sprayed foam.

If need be I’ll be adding Sonitus panels or the like.

Dimensions will be 12.5’ high by 20’ wide and 29.44’ feet long.

 

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wsrrsw OP
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@noromance Stone wall... for a "Man Cave?"

@kota1  Called sonitususa.com and waiting for a call back.

Maybe the decisions of

10.50

17.50

28

will work better?

I can go up to 30'. Does anyone know best size please?

 

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kijanki
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Don't forget about proper earth grounding:

May be an image of indoor

kota1
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@wsrrsw 

I can share what Dolby Labs recommended for best size for an atmos room. Watch this video in the thread I started here. Also the guys at Sonitus will give you good detailed info as to the room size, design, setup, etc:

 

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noromance
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@wsrrsw I'm in a concrete basement because it sounds better. If I was building a stand-alone music room, I would use concrete floor and concrete blocks (or granite) and hanging tapestries. All that resonant, vibrating OSB and sheetrock and suspended flooring is too much to deal with!

Stone wall... for a "Man Cave?"

erik_squires
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Hey, some thoughts on the electrical:

 

  • Consider how many circuits you’ll need.
    • Stereo
    • Lights
    • PC ?
  • What about heating and cooling?

You may be better off running a 60A circuit to a sub panel in the building and will perform better than a single 10/2 gauge cable. If you install a sub-panel, install a surge protector there too, especially in lightning/storm prone areas. Put one in your main panel as well.

Budget for room treatment.  You'll need a mix of absorption and dispersion, including the ceiling.  The more controlled dispersion your speakers are the less important this is but still.  Drywall over anything isn't great alone.

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