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Building an Audio/Video Room / Setting-Up Power

I am starting to design plans for building a new Audio / Video Room. The room will be a new 2-story addition to my home (approx 20 x 25 feet each floor). The downstairs will be a children's PlayRoom. The A/V room will be on the second floor (another issue is making the structure extremely solid and sound-proof). Additionally, the 2nd floor will have storage, component racks and a bathroom located behind the wall that will have the viewing screen.

ELECTIC POWER: I intend on installing a Sub-Panel designated only for the A/V System. However, I am interested in a basic outline as to other matters such as POWER SOURCE, POWER CONDITIONING, in-wall WIRING, GROUNDING, etc.

I am not an Electrician, so your basic explanation would be appreciated. In turn-I wish to incorporate your ideas into my plans and hire a competant Electrician.

Thanx.
prostarsound

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ksales
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I think dedicated power and 20amp circuits are more than adequate. Its expensive enough getting to that point.
ksales
228 posts
 
I recently completed a dedicated media room and did considerable research. I used an equi-tech dedicated balanced power panel. They have a web site and widescreen review used this system in their media setup. There are many threads you can search here for more info. Your room is a little more square than would be desirable. You should review some of these sources before finalizing your plans. If you want to do this by yourself I and others here would be willing to share their experiences. You may want to secure a consultant to assist you. I am not talking about acoustic companies that will rip you off with
home depot materials repackaged at excessive prices. One the regulars here is called Rives and apparantly is such a consultant. You might want to search for his threads they have been very informative.
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