The time has come to spread some gyaan, and what better way to do this than by using hardcore real-life examples to explain a cool concept? The upshot is, we decided to check out the best home theaters in the country (but we'll kick off with Mumbai for now). All will be interviewed: audiophiles, designers, celebrities... you name it.
These articles will be accompanied by a photo gallery and a snazzy web video, so you can ogle to your heart's content, and have access to a tip or two when you build your own setup. Further explanations on the fundamentals of home theaters may be found here. Rest assured, the people featured here love their entertainment and technology.
In this maiden episode we shall feature a resident of Powai, Mumbai, who goes by the name of Vinay Grover. Grover is the proud owner of one the swankiest home theaters I've seen. He rightly calls it a mini theater – an entire room of his flat is dedicated to the HT, and the results are really spectacular.
Acoustics
• Glass wool (2" to 4" thick) for soundproofing and acoustic solutions
• Armstrong acoustic tiles (for ceiling)
• Plywood with varied sized holes (diameter corresponding to diameter of speaker drivers)
• Wall-to-wall red carpet on half-inch thermocol
The professionally done walls and floor resemble a theater's, and it's not just for aesthetic purposes. The room is soundproofed with glass wool sandwiched between double walls, and the inner walls are made of grooved plywood to expose some of the absorptive foam. Acoustic tiles for the ceiling and the carpeting not only make the room sound good, but also allow the neighbors to live in peace (...or maybe not!)
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