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jbmeyer13 · Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Posts: 354

I'm thinking of installing a false wall in my theater to accomodate a larger AT screen. The width would be 11' and approximately 7.5' high. The AT screen will be 67.5 x 120 1.78AR.

I don't want to overbuild this so I'm looking for advice on how to make something that doesn't scarafice performance but isn't overkill either.

Thanks,

Justin

**ecrabb** · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 9:21 pm Post subject:

Don't over-think it. Just whack together a simple stud wall. Build it in pieces that you can tilt in and screw together: Side, screen opening/frame, top, and bottom of screen. You don't need 16" OC because it isn't load-bearing and you're not screwing drywall to it. You can use 24" OC or even larger spacing.

I'd highly recommend spending some time over at AVS in the Dedicated Theater Design & Construction sub-forum... There are LOTS of great ideas there. You can find everything from how to build it with openings to get behind it, removable panels, screen hinge methods, paint and cloth, and on and on.

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jbmeyer13 · Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Posts: 354

Thanks Crab. Already did and I came across this: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=837848

Just wondering if anyone had input over here. Seems pretty simple and I should have done this initially.

**ecrabb** · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 10:22 pm Post subject:

Yep... BIGmouthinDC's setup is probably pretty similar to what I'll build if I end up having to move this year. I like the simple, lightweight design that would be easy to do something in a "temp" theater, and be able to easily tear it back out to sell the house, or even in a rental house or something where you couldn't do a lot of mods.

I've even thought about building something that was pretty much free-standing like a piece of furniture... Sort of an "open box" that didn't even really touch the walls or ceiling, but just sat on the floor. Sort of a gigantic RPTV sort of looking thing, but with an AT front projection screen on it and speakers and subs inside. Seems like something a guy could knock out in a weekend once you had all the materials ready to go.

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Nashou66 · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 12:19 am Post subject:

Justin, I also suggest maybe some how putting it on A hinge system so It can lift up and be propped up with a Brace for any Wiring or speaker changes at a later date. You could either have a side hinge made out of pins or a regular door type hinge at the top mounted
left center and right top. I like to make things accessible. it would also be a nice place to install a wall safe behind the screen in the actual wall its hiding.

I might do this myself when I decide to swap out the 8 Inch tubes and go to a 9 in LC blend. But i'll go about 16- 20 inches to accommodate the sub and three channel GFA 5503.

Athanasios

dturco · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 1:33 am Post subject:

Well I did just that. Built a false wall in three pieces, just put up sound isolation and fabric and recessed my screen. I have 4 screws in the top plate, 4 screws in the bottom plate, 4 screws in each side. It can be moved in 10 minutes and set back up in 20. I was experimenting with screen sizes is why I did it. I made it removable in case I sell the house the room could be easily turned back into a master bedroom/in-law suite.

jbmeyer13 · Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Posts: 354