My two channel theater

**MikeCh** · February 1, 2014, 02:32 PM

Hi Guys,

Thought I'd post a few pictures of the room I spend a lot of my time in while spinning records or watching TV. This is a room my wife and I built out ourselves. It started off as a 20' x 20' storage room below our garage with three of the four walls just bare concrete. The listening space is about 19' wide and 14' deep. Behind the wall the TV is hanging on is a hallway lined with shelving for misc storage and a small wine cellar at the end.

The items that have seen rotation in and out of this audio system lately are the wall treatments/placement (looking at covering those ugly beige panels with something more attractive) and power amplifiers. The first picture shows the CJ MV-55 and the others my Proceed HPA-2.

I really love how the Proceed power amp enforces a vice like grip on the 4 ohm Canton Ergo Passiv loudspeakers' dual 10" woofers at all volumes. The CJ MV-55 has such a beautiful mid range quality but does seem to lack the authority that the Proceed brings to the table.

Mike

**MDP** · February 1, 2014, 02:51 PM

Really nice Mike !
Thanks for sharing.

**cmalak** · February 1, 2014, 03:20 PM

Mike...that is a very inviting and warm room to kick back and relax in. Congrats and thx for sharing!

**NorthStar** · February 1, 2014, 03:46 PM

I like it, all of it.

**socfan12** · February 1, 2014, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by cmalak

Mike...that is a very inviting and warm room to kick back and relax in. Congrats and thx for sharing!

+1 Mike! Very nice. Thanks for sharing!

**mgalusha** · February 1, 2014, 05:08 PM

Looks very nice, get comfy and fall into the music.

**highEndguy** · February 1, 2014, 05:12 PM

Mike,
Change those old ARC handles to
the new one and maybe silver
Could be a nice upgrade to the look

**MikeCh** · February 1, 2014, 05:25 PM

Thanks for the nice words guys. Adding a few pictures of the rest of the room (side and rear) to show the wood work built-ins (for magazines/books, CD's, movies and LP's) we built into the space during the remodel.

Nelson, thanks for that tip, I didn't know ARC would have silver handles for this old beast? I will have to call them to inquire.

Mike

**highEndguy** · February 1, 2014, 06:38 PM

Look and old VT200 before and after

**ohbythebay** · February 1, 2014, 06:55 PM

Very nice Mike..I like the artwork above the sound panels...

**NorthStar** · February 1, 2014, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by ohbythebay

Very nice Mike..I like the artwork above the sound panels...

I was just about to say that.

**MikeCh** · February 1, 2014, 07:49 PM

The "artwork" is my attempt at a non-scientific (non QRD) diffuser solution to break up the plain wall space. In the next few days (once the snow melts a little around here to free up my deck for a work surface) I want to build another pair of the "diffusers" to replace the sound absorption panels as an experiment.

I originally had the single pair of diffusers placed behind the speakers (see first pic in the OP) but since purchasing the soft panels a few months back, I wanted to see what they brought to the experience. Though I believe they help focus the sound stage, both my wife and I don't like the way the soft panels look.

I may end up with a stacked pair of the diffusers and just 86 the soft panels altogether. More building and listening will be required in order to determine the end result. Is there EVER an end result?

Mike

**NorthStar** · February 1, 2014, 07:53 PM

And when all set and done Mike, apply for a patent.

**MikeCh** · February 1, 2014, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by highEndguy

Look and old VT200 before and after

I'm making a phone call this next week. Thanks again for the tip Nelson.

Mike

**MikeCh** · February 1, 2014, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by NorthStar

And when all set and done Mike, apply for a patent.

Not possible Bob.....unless you can patent reclaimed wood from deck-stairs as a unique item.

**NorthStar** · February 1, 2014, 07:59 PM

Hey, we can try. After all this is America.

**highEndguy** · February 1, 2014, 08:00 PM

Is there a limit on Mikes on a Forum ?
I think we have like 45 , hahahahhah
Or is that audiophiles are named Mike.

**NorthStar** · February 1, 2014, 08:02 PM

Boobs too (I mean Bobs); lots of those around too.

**MikeCh** · February 1, 2014, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by highEndguy

Is there a limit on Mikes on a Forum ?
I think we have like 45 , hahahahhah
Or is that audiophiles are named Mike.

YOU CAN NEVER have enough Mikes....anywhere.

**NorthStar** · February 1, 2014, 08:05 PM

It's a common name. ...President Mike Kennedy. ...And his son, Robert Kennedy.

...Nelson Mandela?

**highEndguy** · February 1, 2014, 08:06 PM

Mike,
I'm trying to see if I have a picture of an old ARC PH1 that I had long time ago
The PH1 had the round handles and I changed them for the latest one
Is a nice facelift.
Go for it , you will not regretted

N.

**MikeCh** · February 1, 2014, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by highEndguy

Mike,
I'm trying to see if I have a picture of an old ARC PH1 that I had long time ago
The PH1 had the round handles and I changed them for the latest one
Is a nice facelift.
Go for it , you will not regretted

N.

Superb!

**PMCH** · February 1, 2014, 11:26 PM

Mike I like your diffusers and all of that built in storage space.

**Mike** · February 1, 2014, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by highEndguy

Is there a limit on Mikes on a Forum ?
I think we have like 45 , hahahahhah
Or is that audiophiles are named Mike.

Nelson - just don't look up the meaning of the name "Michael".

Lots of Michael's - and two cool guys named Nelson!

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**Mike** · February 1, 2014, 11:37 PM

Mike - very nice. I was drawn to the diffusers. Good job! The room definitely has a cozy look to it.

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**sharkmouth** · February 2, 2014, 12:41 AM

Mike, nice tidy room. I did think that the wine rack would make a great diffuser with shelves as an added bonus too if you wanted to make the room bigger in the future. Do you cover the telly for critical listening?Could be something to try if you haven't, works a treat.

**highEndguy** · February 2, 2014, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

Nelson - just don't look up the meaning of the name "Michael".

Lots of Michael's - and two cool guys named Nelson!

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Nelson Pass and who is the other gentleman

?

**NorthStar** · February 2, 2014, 12:50 AM

Nelson Mandela.

**mgalusha** · February 2, 2014, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by MikeCh

YOU CAN NEVER have enough Mikes....anywhere.

Funny.. when I started with the company where I work, there were 5 people, four of us named Mike.

**highEndguy** · February 2, 2014, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by mgalusha

Funny.. when I started with the company where I work, there were 5 people, four of us named Mike.

Hahahahha
I Imagine how hard could be

**MikeCh** · February 2, 2014, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by mgalusha

Funny.. when I started with the company where I work, there were 5 people, four of us named Mike.

Confusing, yes!

**MikeCh** · February 4, 2014, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by highEndguy

Mike,
I'm trying to see if I have a picture of an old ARC PH1 that I had long time ago
The PH1 had the round handles and I changed them for the latest one
Is a nice facelift.
Go for it , you will not regretted

N.

Hey Nelson, did you ever find that picture of the PH1 that was referenced?

I lost track of time yesterday and today and have not called ARC to inquire, but will this week yet. Just curious what style handles you're describing before I make the call.

Thanks.

Mike

**highEndguy** · February 4, 2014, 10:41 PM

I don't have it but my friend is not far from me( he owned now)
I will call Him to send me a picture of the PH1

**highEndguy** · February 4, 2014, 10:44 PM

I Found old pictures from a PH5
IMG_1553.JPG IMG_2984.jpg IMG_0298.jpg

**highEndguy** · February 4, 2014, 10:46 PM

You can see in the pictures above that it looks like a recent model

**MikeCh** · February 4, 2014, 10:57 PM

Fantastic Nelson, thanks for posting the pictures. I like that silver handle look as opposed to the black handles, given your example.

Mike

**MikeCh** · February 5, 2014, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by sharkmouth

Mike, nice tidy room. I did think that the wine rack would make a great diffuser with shelves as an added bonus too if you wanted to make the room bigger in the future. Do you cover the telly for critical listening?Could be something to try if you haven't, works a treat.

Hi Kev,

Thanks. The shelving and closet area behind this room (the tv screen wall) is important storage real estate in our small home, so I can't really modify the space any. I've not played with covering the screen for listening yet, but good idea to try it that way too.

Mike

**Paul** · February 5, 2014, 12:36 AM

MikeCh... I don't how I miss this thread. Oh...It is a beautiful set up in nice cozy room. I like everything...very warm feeling in to it.

**highEndguy** · February 5, 2014, 08:54 AM

Mike,
Here you go

**MikeCh** · February 5, 2014, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by BlueMcIntosh

MikeCh... I don't how I miss this thread. Oh...It is a beautiful set up in nice cozy room. I like everything...very warm feeling in to it.

Thanks Paul. We sure enjoy the room and the music that is produced.

Mike

**MikeCh** · March 7, 2014, 07:59 PM

Adding a picture of the Ortofon cartridge:

**Audioseduction** · January 22, 2015, 11:25 AM

I click on image links and the forum says "Invalid Attachment specified"

**MikeCh** · January 22, 2015, 11:41 AM

George, I fixed some of the pictures.

Need to do an update to this thread as several things have changed.

**MikeCh** · January 22, 2015, 01:09 PM

Here's a picture of where I'm at currently. Yes, it's a crappy cell phone picture.

**MikeCh** · January 22, 2015, 11:32 PM

Some more pictures of the current setup:

**Mike** · January 22, 2015, 11:40 PM

Very nice Mike. Your table looks great!

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**MikeCh** · January 23, 2015, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

Very nice Mike. Your table looks great!

Thanks Mike!

**Paul** · January 23, 2015, 12:59 AM

Nice set up Mike. Looks much clean and simple.

**Mark Jones** · January 23, 2015, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by Paul

Nice set up Mike. Looks much clean and simple.

Yeah I really like it too.

**MDP** · January 23, 2015, 11:51 AM

Very nice pics !

Mike, can you list your gear for me ?

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