Looking to build a room, but


So our approximately 2200 square foot basement is unfinished and I would like to build an audio room. My primary goal would be 2 channel audio oriented for the best possible sound, but I am sure I would want to watch movies with the kids as well, etc.

I know of Rives, etc. and figured I would contact them, but what I have noticed is that there are an aweful lot of support beams in the basement (from floor to ceiling). More than I have noticed in other houses we have lived in (maybe I am just paying attention now). Anyway, I am fearful that I would not have to make a very small room to exclude having these support beams in it or, alternatively, a larger room with the support beams in it. Has anyone encountered this and if so did it make a big difference in what "could have been possible" if the supports weren't there.
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Showing 1 response by meiwan

Common problem. Support beams are usually 8 feet or so apart.

Best bet its to go for a bigger room, but include 2 support beams, making the room just smaller than 4 beams wide. You can recess your equipment between the 2 centre beams (built in), if you like, or place the listening sofa/chair between the beams.

You might want to finish the beams to prevent ringing.