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Design the perfect entertainment system for your media room in New Albany.

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Media Room Planning Guide

Your New Albany Home

Your New Albany home includes a dedicated room perfect for a home theater setup. Here are some guidelines to help plan your system:

Screen Sizing

For 13ft viewing distance, consider a 75" to 85" TV or 100"-120" projector screen. Optimal viewing angle is 30-40 degrees.

Speaker Placement

For a 7.1.4 setup: front L/R at 22-30°, center at 0°, surrounds at 90-110°, rears at 135-150°, and four Atmos ceiling speakers.

Seating Layout

Room can fit up to 3 rows with 8-10 seats. First row at 9-10ft from screen, second row on 6" riser, third row on 12" riser.

Lighting Control

Install dimmable recessed lighting on separate zones: ambient, screen wall, and pathway. Consider LED strip accent lighting.

Room Treatment

Use dark, non-reflective paint (dark blue, charcoal, or black) for walls. Add acoustic panels at first reflection points for better sound.

Power & Wiring

Room has dedicated 20A circuit. Plan wiring paths for speakers, HDMI, and network. Consider cable management solutions.

Recommended Equipment Categories

  • Receiver/Processor - 9+ channel AV receiver with Dolby Atmos & DTS:X support, 4K/8K passthrough, HDMI 2.1.
  • Display - OLED or Mini-LED TV (77"-85") or 4K projector with 120"+ screen depending on preference.
  • Speaker System - 7.1.4 or 5.1.4 configuration with matching timbre across all speakers.
  • Sources - 4K Blu-ray player, streaming device, game console, and media server.
  • Control System - Universal remote or home automation integration for one-touch operation.