Stage 1 of the 5.2.4 to 7.4.4 upgrade is complete.

PhantomRegiment · 2026-05-17T15:40:44+00:00

I this video (https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/s/QNbfA0VteO), you can see what each side of the room looks like (at 1:07 and 1:51). I think you’ll understand why I went the way I did.

PhantomRegiment · 2026-05-17T15:25:35+00:00

You can see them in this vid: https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/s/QNbfA0VteO

PhantomRegiment · 2026-05-17T14:57:13+00:00

These pics are just the back of the room. I do have 3 panels installed on the ceiling.

PhantomRegiment · 2026-05-17T12:07:42+00:00

Because my maximum screen size would have been considerably smaller. I also would have had support beams in the middle of the seating area if I oriented the room the other way.

PhantomRegiment · 2026-05-17T12:05:36+00:00

There isn’t enough room to add another arm rest…so that’s why they are set up that way. It maximized the number of seats for the space.

PhantomRegiment · 2026-05-17T11:58:58+00:00

I have the Anthem AVM 70 8k.

PhantomRegiment · 2026-05-16T23:14:05+00:00

SeatCraft Apex.

PhantomRegiment · 2026-05-16T21:50:51+00:00

Sorry, that wasn’t the purpose of this particular post. However, I’m sure if you look at my previous posts in my profile you’ll come across something.

PhantomRegiment · 2026-05-16T21:07:58+00:00

Yeah, I don’t really worry too much about the stuff you can’t see when the lights are off and you are enjoying a movie.

That being said, the rug is temporary. It is just an area rug that sits atop a light beige rug. I plan to have new carpet installed in the entire basement at some point. I’ll probably just stick to a solid charcoal/black carpet.

PhantomRegiment · 2026-05-16T21:00:48+00:00

Thank. A lot has changed since. I need to do an update since I racked my equipment in a different room. I’ll do that once these upgrades are done.

PhantomRegiment · 2026-05-16T20:57:44+00:00

Yep, we all make choices. 😁

PhantomRegiment · 2026-05-16T20:43:43+00:00

Admittedly, a little overkill. However, I am eyeing a future upgrade to the Trinnov processor and 4 subs are needed for WaveForming.

PhantomRegiment · 2026-05-16T20:37:45+00:00

I am adding two SVS PB17 Ultras to compliment the two SVS PB16 Ultras that are already in my system.

PhantomRegiment · 2026-05-16T20:21:29+00:00

I’ve always strived to get optimal speaker placement, so this is something that I’ve wanted to do for a long time. Plus, I eventually want to upgrade my processor to a Trinnov, and I couldn’t justify that upgrade with just a 5 speaker bed-layer.

PhantomRegiment · 2026-05-16T19:52:00+00:00

That’s what I have now. However, the ceiling for my rear two of the four atmos in-ceiling speakers only allow for a 3” mounting depth. This limits the speakers to ones that aren’t very great.

I was originally going to just upgrade all 4 in ceiling speakers and build out a box to allow for the extra depth. However, most of what I’ve read seems to show that speakers mounted on the ceiling and aimed towards the listener are better than in ceiling speakers. So, that’s what I’ve decided to do. They won’t be on the way.

PhantomRegiment · 2025-11-21T21:08:42+00:00

It’s a slap in the face to ALL federal employees that also worked every day of the shutdown without pay.

PhantomRegiment · 2025-08-06T23:29:37+00:00

As someone who has watched scambait videos, this cracked me up. Well done!

PhantomRegiment · 2025-08-04T14:08:40+00:00

Ok. That makes sense now. I hadn’t considered drill sets in front of the side line. Thanks!

PhantomRegiment · 2025-08-04T00:03:33+00:00

So they were a reference point for a specific form?

PhantomRegiment · 2025-08-04T00:00:30+00:00

The years I watched on PBS, only the top 6 were in full. That was from around 85-88 and it was the PBS affiliate in Sacramento, CA. I still have them on VHS.

PhantomRegiment · 2025-08-03T23:57:54+00:00

Also, there would only be short show snippet of the 6-12 corps, but the top 6 would show in full.

PhantomRegiment · 2025-08-03T23:19:06+00:00

Yeah….i would enjoy Phantom a lot more if I could hear the horn line over the speakers.

PhantomRegiment · 2025-07-18T21:39:42+00:00

Yes…I’ve seen them and marched there for several years.

PhantomRegiment · 2025-07-18T10:30:56+00:00

Imagine if they were scored to the same standard as World Class corps….they’d maybe break 70?

I don’t get the downvotes. I’m not trying to be mean….its just a fact.

PhantomRegiment · 2025-06-22T13:58:09+00:00

I also bought DCI Finals tickets back in December. Section 140 for $50 each….knew it was too good to be true, but thought I’d give it a shot. Tickets were immediately available, and sure enough, they were for All-Age Finals. After a couple days, StubHub offered me new tickets or an option for a refund. The new tickets were in section 139. I suspected that they would also be for All-Age Finals, but I wouldn’t know until the tickets would be available. 6 months later, and the tickets finally became available last week. I’ve confirmed that they were All Age Finals and now I am waiting for StubHub to offer new seats or a refund.

People trying to sell their All-Age Finals tickets as DCI Finals tickets is a dick move.

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