tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425733446774524155.post3215381960159584999..comments2013-05-07T12:08:39.138-04:00Comments on Ultimate Home Theater - New Design Considerations: In the beginning . . . there was only picture and sound to consider!Jeremy R. Kipnis - Kipnis Home Theatershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06945509461576765914noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425733446774524155.post-89225190071691179792010-03-02T13:33:12.188-05:002010-03-02T13:33:12.188-05:00Glad to hear that you are getting a blog up and ru...Glad to hear that you are getting a blog up and running. I like the tone and look forward to learning from your experiences. <br /><br />The topic of who to believe in print and electronic media is a topic that we discuss quite a bit in our house. The last few years the lines between publishing (the business side) and editorial (the content side) have been almost completely blurred leaving me to wonder who really can be trusted. I am eager to find experts in audio and home theater that I can learn from and who will call it like they see and hear it. I don't need any more not watered down "for the money this is the finest piece of low quality gear that I have ever experienced" or " Since this costs and arm and a leg this product is fantastic" Tell me why it's good, why it might cost so much to make, teach me the subtlties of its performance and why I should care. But most of all just tell it like it is. <br /><br />Good luck with your blog.Chris E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03736599633109842712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425733446774524155.post-2934339424378217302010-02-24T17:30:59.836-05:002010-02-24T17:30:59.836-05:00I can agree with that Clark. If you are designing ...I can agree with that Clark. If you are designing the most humble or extravagant system, it would be advantagous to hire the person that has experience with the ultimate - as "they" certainly would be best qualified to install the right goods for the humble system. This only comes from hands on experience over decades of time. One cannot assume that the humble buyers financial status is in any way "fixed" or that they will not continue to earn and upgrade.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11481503305627496074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425733446774524155.post-61826954877316973462010-02-24T17:24:58.768-05:002010-02-24T17:24:58.768-05:00Just this short addendum. What concerns me is the ...Just this short addendum. What concerns me is the almost absurd degree of formality found in so many professional installations. These don't seem very family-friendly, or even friend-friendly. That's why the discovery questions suggested above should be asked. If the owner and/or designer just want to showcase their talents and budget, that's another matter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425733446774524155.post-58081066334460328702010-02-24T14:32:05.040-05:002010-02-24T14:32:05.040-05:00Clark, your questions are answered as "all of...Clark, your questions are answered as "all of the above" You cannot separate the ultimate experience in one catagory or another.<br /><br />Do not think within limits when the limitless is possible.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11481503305627496074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425733446774524155.post-75783029419010926912010-02-24T13:53:31.041-05:002010-02-24T13:53:31.041-05:00This is an interesting concept, and a topic I know...This is an interesting concept, and a topic I know many customers do not even think about when they decide to add a media room to their home.<br /><br />This used to be my responsibility as a System Designer for a Custom Integration Company in NH. <br /><br />9.8 times out of 10, cost is the main motivator. It was a rarity to find that customer who was open to hearing options that are not available at Best Buy (or Magnolia). <br /><br />What I have found, is picture size is a primary need. "How big of a screen can I get in this room?" While this is an important question, there are other factors that shouldn't be forgotten. Lighting is a big one, as well as speaker placement, and finally, ease of operation. <br /><br />This is a very broad subject, and like you said, has been talked about at length for decades. Manufactures will attempt to change what 'Home Theater' means with advances in technology. Which is why this is considered one of those hobbies where you will never be satisfied with your system as a better display/remote/media will be available in 6-12 months that makes you want (read need) to upgrade. <br /><br />For me, the most important aspect of you home theater is the room itself. This can be as simple as controlling ambient light, or as complex as standing waves. You can spend your entire budget on equipment, but if your room is not conducive, performance will suffer!<br /><br />My question is, how soon do you think Mr. Lucas' idea of 10.2 will be available?G33khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02053529977082846730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425733446774524155.post-29530184471394240132010-02-23T23:27:09.308-05:002010-02-23T23:27:09.308-05:00A good writer must consider his audience, must thi...A good writer must consider his audience, must think who will be reading his material, to address them properly. Most HT designers seem to skip this discovery step, although a friendly consultation with the customer would allow suitable social criteria to develop. Here are some questions to ask.<br /><br />1) Is this installation primarily for yourself?<br /><br />2) Is this to be a family venue?<br /><br />3) Will you be entertaining more than two or three non-family guests at a time?<br /><br />4) Will these be informal social occasions or serious viewing?<br /><br />5) Will the bulk of program material be television or film?<br /><br />6) Will circumstances permit a darkened room?<br /><br />7) Will food and beverages be happening?<br /><br />8) Will persons besides the owner want to operate the system?<br /><br />Many HTs are way overdesigned, their creators never having considered the intended audience. Glamour is fine for when the Architectural Digest folks come in to do photography, but when friends and family sit down to enjoy themselves most such designs are rather woeful. HTs where less attention has been paid to elements such as theatre seats and elaborate decor tend to turn out better socially.<br /><br />Clark JohnsenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com