Dedicated room · 20 × 24 × 12 ft
A large multi-use space with a high ceiling. Needs sensitive speakers, real amplifier power, and a bright display to fill it.
The full experience: 7.1 plus four overhead speakers.
Main seat
14.9 ft
from the screen wall (62%)
Viewing distance
13 ft 11 in
eyes to screen
TV size
115"
124–139" is cinematic
Max projector screen
140"
lens 13 ft 3 in–20 ft 4 in back
First room mode
24 Hz
length axis
Volume
5760 cu ft
closest to Louden A
A 98 to 115 inch Mini-LED TV for a bright open room, or a 130 to 140 inch ALR screen with a 3,000+ lumen laser projector.
A large sectional at about 15 feet. Surrounds will be far from the seats; aim them and raise the level a few dB.
From the left wall, from the front wall, and floor to tweeter. Angles are from the main seat.
| Speaker | Left wall | Front wall | Height | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Left | 3.5 ft | 1 ft | 3.3 ft | 25° |
| Front Right | 16.5 ft | 1 ft | 3.3 ft | 25° |
| Center | 10 ft | 1 ft | 2.8 ft | 0° |
| Surround Left | 1 ft | 15.7 ft | 4.8 ft | 95° |
| Surround Right | 19 ft | 15.7 ft | 4.8 ft | 95° |
| Rear Surround Left | 5.3 ft | 23 ft | 4.8 ft | 150° |
| Rear Surround Right | 14.7 ft | 23 ft | 4.8 ft | 150° |
| Top Front Left | 6 ft | 6.1 ft | 12 ft | 25° / 42° up |
| Top Front Right | 14 ft | 6.1 ft | 12 ft | 25° / 42° up |
| Top Rear Left | 6 ft | 23 ft | 12 ft | 154° / 44° up |
| Top Rear Right | 14 ft | 23 ft | 12 ft | 154° / 44° up |
| Subwoofer | 5 ft | 1 ft | 0.8 ft | n/a |
| Subwoofer 2 | 15 ft | 1 ft | 0.8 ft | n/a |
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