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2007 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Awards Entry:
Best Large Home Theater, Level VI: $550,000 - $815,000

The theater was to be installed in the attic space directly over the master bedroom. The homeowner contractually required the noise floor in the master bedroom not increase more than 6dB (NC) with the theater playing at reference volume.

The bigger challenge in the project was structural. We had to remove the roof from the home, change the gable, relocate mechanical equipment, and provide additional foundation supports. The control system is a Crestron AV2Pro based system with a STX-1700CXP color two-way touchpanel. The Crestron system integrates with three Lutron six-zone Grafik Eyes and the home’s security system. There were various requirements to signal alarm status in the theater during its use.

LCR speakers are located behind a 2.35:1 Stewart Microperf screen. A total of six surround speakers are used as an array. Reference can easily be achieved. Absorption and diffusion have been used. The room achieved NC19. A dedicated 2-ton system was installed with multiple supplies in the front and returns in the rear. All low noise diffusers are concealed.

Both the audio and video were calibrated. Four days was dedicated to audio and video calibration efforts.

Equipment List

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: Theta Digital Model#: Casablanca III

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: Theta Digital Model#: Dreadnaught

Qty: 3 Manufacturer: Theta Digital Model#: Citadel

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: Sony Model#: Qualia 004

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: Toshiba Model#: HD-DVD

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: Lumagen Model#: HDQ Scaler

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: Niveus Model#: n7 Media Center

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: QSC Model#: 322UA Equalization

Qty: 3 Manufacturer: Aerial Acoustics Model#: 10T LCR speakers

Qty: 6 Manufacturer: Triad Model#: Silver LCRs (Surround)

Qty: 2 Manufacturer: Triad Model#: Bronze Subs

Qty: 2 Manufacturer: Aerial Acoustics Model#: SW12 Subwoofers

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: Richard Gray Power Company Model#: PowerHouse

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: Crestron Model#: AV2PRO

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: Crestron Model#: STX-1700CXP

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: Sony Model#: PS3 PlayStation

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: Stewart Filmscreen Model#: 12' 2.35:1 CineCurve Masking Screen

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: Crestron Model#: Thermostat

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: Panasonic Model#: Blu-Ray DVD

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: ISCO Model#: ISCO III Anamorphic Lens

Qty: 8 Manufacturer: Premiere HTS Model#: Motorized Recliners

Qty: 2 Manufacturer: Middle Atlantic Model#: AXS Racks

Qty: 2 Manufacturer: Active Thermal Management Model#: Exhaust Fans

Qty: 1 Manufacturer: Crestron Model#: Thermostat

Time and Expertise Worksheet

Task Hours

Client Interviews: 31

Electronic Design and Engineering: 23

Proposal and System Documentation Preparation: 48

Project Management: 240

Pre-wire/Rough-in: 12

Trim-out: 256

Shop Time for Racking and Testing: 16

Programming: 10

Final Installation and Calibration: 120

Client Instruction: 12

Interior Design and/or Architecture by your Company: 248

Interior Design and/or Architecture by Others: 0

Project Management by Others: 0

Other time: 2520

Describe Task: construction

Total Hours to Complete: 3536