grancasa
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My parents just purchased a new home, and since I’m going to be living with them this summer they decided to refinish the basement as a place for me to stay.
So, I was thinking about ways to maximize my audio experience. I’m planning on an amp, source and cable upgrade after the Boston Headroom show. And since I have this fresh room, I wanted to go for an audio upgrade as well.
The house runs on 200 amps, and it is a fairly new, up to code, passed-inspection level system. I’d like to keep the costs fairly low (in the sub-$100 range, but recommend anything for future upgrades sake), as I’m a poor college student with too many expensive habits as it is.
-I know that I could get hospital/audiophile power outlets. Any recommended brands?
- I also read something about wiring a special ground for the outlet (line?) to remove ground noise.
-Special cables from breaker-outlet(s)?
-Any considerations as to the lighting of the room?
What other possible things can I do to get good quality power/audio from this room?
Also, since I get to help drywall the whole thing, any possible design tips for maximizing the little speaker/tv/dvd watching I do? The room is about 14ft by 14ft, NOT a perfect square though. Thanks for any help you folks can provide.
So, I was thinking about ways to maximize my audio experience. I’m planning on an amp, source and cable upgrade after the Boston Headroom show. And since I have this fresh room, I wanted to go for an audio upgrade as well.
The house runs on 200 amps, and it is a fairly new, up to code, passed-inspection level system. I’d like to keep the costs fairly low (in the sub-$100 range, but recommend anything for future upgrades sake), as I’m a poor college student with too many expensive habits as it is.
-I know that I could get hospital/audiophile power outlets. Any recommended brands?
- I also read something about wiring a special ground for the outlet (line?) to remove ground noise.
-Special cables from breaker-outlet(s)?
-Any considerations as to the lighting of the room?
What other possible things can I do to get good quality power/audio from this room?
Also, since I get to help drywall the whole thing, any possible design tips for maximizing the little speaker/tv/dvd watching I do? The room is about 14ft by 14ft, NOT a perfect square though. Thanks for any help you folks can provide.