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I started work on my basement room which will be used exclusively for 2 channel stereo 

It's quite small 14 x 11 but that's all I got to work with. 

What is the best way to position speakers? Along the long wall or the short wall? 

Would Sonus Faber Ellipsa overload this small room? 

I got two 20 amp receptacles and two 15 amp for other things 

I'm looking into proper acoustic treatments and was wondering which company is best for price and quality  

Also, are there specific recommendations for dry wall and insulation ? Do I Insulate the ceiling or just walls?  It's a small room, I am concerned about making it too dead. What about ceiling ? 

 

ei001h

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ronboco
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@ei001h 

I just finished my basement room a few weeks ago. I was in the same situation as you with not knowing the best way to build the room but wanted to do it right to achieve the best sound I could. I ended up going with an acoustician to design the room for me and I built it. His price was VERY reasonable. I recommend consulting a professional to at least get their thoughts. Jeff at hdacoustics is great to work with   He I’d very thorough and knowledgeable. Good luck! 
 

Ron

ronboco
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@ei001h 

It looks like you are getting some good advice. Just a little more on my room. There is no drywall inside the room. The walls are 2 inch rigid fiberglass ( OwensCorning) covered with fabric and 1/4 inch pegboard covered as well. 2x6 framing. Rockwool between the studs and in the ceiling.This gives you extra square footage in the ceiling and wall cavities.   Outer wall is drywall then a layer of mass loaded vinyl (excellent soundproofing ) then a thicker layer of drywall over the MLV. 

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