petetherock 135 Posted April 25 (edited) I used to have a room that was small yet had a nice sweet spot for one seat - that's how small it was. But it had a wonderful enveloping effect from the 7.1 setup. Things changed, and I moved to a flat with a more open place. I had Atmos, with a full 11.2.4 setup, but that small room was still something I really enjoyed.. it also had room for trinkets, like an original Star Wars 1977 poster. Recently I managed to move back into a large place, and I managed to get permission from the Boss (yeah, she's the boss) for the top floor with a high roof to be made into my own den. It's modest in size, around 4m wide, 3.92m long and 3.02m high. So as part of the work done to the house, I took down the original false ceiling, and replaced the wooden beams with new and more sturdy ones. Reinforcements were also added where the speakers will be sited. Rockwool filled the gaps and also the entire ceiling on top of the wooden grid. As for power: The house has a three phase 63A supply, and I pulled a direct power line from the main DB to the room, which only supplies the power sockets and nothing else. The lights, aircon etc all draw power from another DB. The diffusers and such will arrive in phase II Edited April 25 by petetherock edit 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petetherock 135 Posted April 25 (edited) My kit: Sony ZD9 75" (Sony TV review) Denon AVC X8500H (Denon AVC X8500H review) Dynaudio Confidence 1 Platinum ( Dynaudio C1 Platinum Review ) Sony UDP X800 (Sony UBP X800 Review ) Sony UDP X700 Dynaudio Confidence C1 and Centre Platinum front and centre Usher 520 side surround back Monitor Audio RXFX in dipole mode for rear surrounds JL Audio E112 REL HT/1205 subwoofer (http://peteswrite.blogspot.com/2019/04/rel-ht1205-review.html) Anthony Gallo A'Diva for ceiling Atmos placement QED XT Revelations for front and centre speakers QED Micro speaker cable for the surrounds Monoprice Premium Cables from 4k players to amp and onwards to the TV Audioquest Snake subwoofer cable Blue Jean subwoofer cable Wireworld Oasis 6 & 7 Interconnects Wireworld Oasis 6 power cables Assorted Xindak, PS Audio and other power cables MK wall power sockets PS Audio Juice Bar Rhodium Right Angle Plug adapters for USA power cables Auralex subdude platform and Mopads under centre speaker Edited April 25 by petetherock 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petetherock 135 Posted April 28 Thanks Just testing how quiet I can make it.. the casement windows help a lot.. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petetherock 135 Posted May 10 Adding a personal touch : 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sime 1,054 Posted May 11 On 28/04/2019 at 6:10 PM, petetherock said: Thanks Just testing how quiet I can make it.. the casement windows help a lot.. Jebus, that’s quiet 😍 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petetherock 135 Posted May 11 8 hours ago, Sime V2 said: Jebus, that’s quiet 😍 Thanks, 100kg of rockwool in the ceiling, casement windows, and a really solid door with Billy bookcases covering the wall I share with my neighbour.. I heard a deep breathing the other night, scared me to bits (during the movie "A Quiet Place" .. then I realised I was hearing my own breathing, ha ha 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petetherock 135 Posted May 11 Just spent some time added some screws so I can hang up a few posters, including an original 70s classic... 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petetherock 135 Posted May 12 What's a new den, without the right "frame" of mind 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Gadget 183 Posted May 13 (edited) Hey, how did you get a 75" Z9D???? Just noticed your not in Australia. Edited May 13 by Mr_Gadget 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petetherock 135 Posted May 14 Sharp eyes I left NSW for a while.. But DTV was the first ever forum I actually participated in .. way back. Was in whirlpool earlier but didn’t really post much So when I get new kit I’ll share it here 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rand129678 306 Posted May 14 On 12/05/2019 at 4:11 PM, petetherock said: What's a new den, without the right "frame" of mind https://theconcourse.deadspin.com/my-dad-was-the-maxell-blown-away-guy-even-if-i-cant-1720940928 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petetherock 135 Posted May 14 Thanks, that's amazing piece of history.. and a nice eulogy too.. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markm1111 373 Posted May 15 That’s quite moving. It also gives me the impetus to have my print of the blown away guy reframed. Got it in ‘87 for my 21st , went through many share houses, storage, girlfriends, until my now wife banned it from our apartment. I think it’s time to make a reappearance on the wall in my study/listening room. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonS 190 Posted May 16 14 hours ago, markm1111 said: That’s quite moving. It also gives me the impetus to have my print of the blown away guy reframed. Got it in ‘87 for my 21st , went through many share houses, storage, girlfriends, until my now wife banned it from our apartment. I think it’s time to make a reappearance on the wall in my study/listening room. The blown away guy was Pete Murphy from the band Bauhous-poster was taken from a brilliant t.v ad for TDK cassettes 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petetherock 135 Posted May 18 It's small, but it's mine... 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
