An existing three-tiered Home Theater required substantial fast-track upgrade to all acoustical materials, A/V componentry and furnishings to meet the needs of its new owner. In addition to a graphics-grade video projector, the project includes provision for 35 millimeter film playback in the future through a pair projectors firing through twin optical portals framed into the rear wall.

Acoustic treatment and speakers (six Triad THX dipolar surround speakers and matching subwoofers) were recessed into the side and rear walls and then concealed behind stretched fabric. New left, center and right speakers (Wilson WATT/Puppies) and subwoofer (Wilson WHOW) were specified into an extensively treated space behind the Stewart THX video screen. Critical areas of the ceiling were also extensively treated to suppress first-order median-plane specular reflections from the front speakers for dramatically improved tonal and spatial focus.

Located directly behind the rear wall, the 400 square foot Control Room provides an optimized thermal, electrical and mechanical environment for the Krell, Faroudja and similar quality electronic components.

Acoustic design, audio specifications and performance verification by Keith Yates. Theater and house-wide A/V equipment and coordination by Whitejay International/Cello Technologies, Seattle, Washington.

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