Advice on building a dedicated listening room.


I am getting ready to build/finish a dedicated listening room in my basement and want to to it "right", the first time!

The rough room is aprox. 15' x 30' with 9' ceiling height and is again, presently bare concrete walls & floor.

I already have a "dedicated" AC line run to the room.

Any suggestions on parameters, materials, ceiling type, links to other threads or sites, etc. would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks to any and all contributors.
denf

Showing 1 response by jvogt

I finished a dedicated listening room in my last house,
which had poured concrete floors and walls. I recommend
framing all walls with 2X4" studs, and using "fire code"
(5/8" thick) sheetrock backed by fiberglass batts between
the studs. I'd also recommend studs on the floor ("sleepers")
secured to the concrete with a power nailer,
and 3/4" plywood screwed to the sleepers forming the floor.
I'd paint Dry-Lock on the concrete walls, and cover the
walls and floor with vinyl sheeting, taped at the joints
to keep the humidity down. I also installed multiple
outlets on three separate 20 amp circuits for the
equipment. Doors should be solid core to prevent
resonant vibrations.

Good listening........... !