A Dolby Atmos Theater at Home? Let's Do It

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Earlier this year we completed a front projection Dolby Atmos home theater for a Pennsylvania based client. What started as a water damage restoration project for the clients, turned into a turn-key state-of-the-art entertainment space thanks to the vision of WWS Vice President Ron Rumer and WWS partner Cinematech, an industry expert in luxury theater seating and acoustical room treatments. The interesting twist was the shape of the room: it wasn't rectangular - which throws off screen to seating ratio and acoustics. Soffits were installed for lighting , HVAC was added for climate control, and we re-shaped the room by moving the doorway to the opposite side - finishing the space for maximum comfort and an elevated movie-watching experience.

The ARS (Acoustic Room System - as in the acoustic treatment) portion of the theater is completely hidden behind the acoustical fabric. The room treatment provides the foundation for the components that make up the 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos theater, including a powerful JL Audio subwoofer for an extra deep bass response. Properly placed absorption, reflective, and diffusion panels using the ARS modeling program assured our clients that they would receive the best return on their equipment and speaker investment, bringing balanced sound quality throughout the space. The theater features an Epson best-in-class 4K projector, a Stewart 2:35 perforated screen, a Yamaha Aventage receiver (with Atmos), and Origin speakers in a 5.1.4 Atmos sound configuration. It's that ".4" added to the "5.1" that gives you the Atmos - that extra layer of overhead sound for a fully accurate and immersive experience. And then of course the Universal Remote Control solution keeps system operation intuitive for our clients - ease of use is key and brings it all home.

Featured Products in this Project:

Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 6040UB 3LCD Projector with 4K Enhancement, HDR, and ISF

Epson PowerLite
Pro Cinema 6040UB

3LCD Projector with 4K
Enhancement, HDR, and ISF
In Store Only
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Universal Remote MX-890 IR/RF Hard Button Remote Control with Color LCD

Universal Remote MX-890
IR/RF Hard Button Remote Control
with Color LCD
In Store Only
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JL Audio E112 E-Sub 12-inch 1500W Powered Subwoofer - Each (Black Gloss)

JL Audio E112
E-Sub 12-inch 1500W
Powered Subwoofer
In Store Only
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Yamaha RX-A3060 AVENTAGE 11.2 Channel Network A/V Receiver

Yamaha RX-A3060
AVENTAGE 11.2 Channel Network A/V Receiver
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Meet the System Designer

Ron Rumer

Ron Rumer

Started at World Wide Stereo: 1979

Favorite Music Genres: My three favorite music genres happen to be on Sirius Radio, which is where I do the bulk of my listening (in my truck). My favorites are as follows: The Classic Rewind channel, Blend channel, and Pulse channel

Obsessed With: I enjoy my morning coffee. And, keeping things in order and well maintained is a priority for me at home and on the job.

Pets: I have 1 Heeler/Beagle rescue who just turned 3 yrs. old.

Favorite part about what I do: I really enjoy meeting new clients and working with them to determine the best value and solutions we can provide for their new homes. I enjoy when they are engaged in our process and we all work together to get it just right.

Parting Words: It's not how well you mow, but how well you mow fast.

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