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Jay is building two sound rooms in Texas. Receiver

https://youtu.be/gs2e6hakxdw?si=tGASO3K_EpFd_Hl6

I think it's very exciting to have two sound rooms being created that is gonna be filled with the best possible audio gear in the future.  I don't know why he needs 2 sound rooms.  They are really big. It's like he purchased a car wash because it's got huge garage doors on both sides that he is converting.  Maybe the structure was used to house a large semi truck. He's afraid of being sued for construction work and wants to be very careful that everything is being done correctly I guess Texas is very litigious.. Don't they have lots of flooding in Texas maybe he should elevate the structure.  

Is it good to have a cement foundation underneath the sound room?. I'm not sure about the tall ceilings. I hope you find a place for a pool table.

It's not a showroom it's literally two sound rooms.. I love watching creations in process. I don't see a bathroom being installed . I didn't see a sink so maybe they can put a refrigerator in with plenty of hydration while they're listening to Music. I didn't see heating system maybe it doesn't get cold in Texas and HVAC I didn't see. It's a pain in the ass constructing something.

Where is he going to store all his used gear that's on his website.? Is this a commercial business does he need special zoning for this? Is he building a parking lot next to the sound rooms? Maybe he bought a farm and this was used to put large tractors in. The garage doors are massive.  Is he going to continue growing crops on the property?

emergingsoul
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jayctoy
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He should consult Mike Lavigne for room building. I followed Mike room building it’s  done correctly. It’s normal for some audiophile to have 2 to 3 systems, and 3 rooms.I have 3.

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foggyus91
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Good for him. 

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jpconer
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I saw his videos re the new sound room and honestly, I had to laugh at the one titled "A Mind Blowing Challenge...." where he seems to complain about having to find a TRUE licensed, insured and fully capable contractor for a project he states is going to cost at least 6 figures after not considering the ramifications of not doing so....because as a former building developer/contractor I couldn't help but laugh at a guy who will spend "Ultra High Dollars" on audio gear yet seem to try to build  multiple listening rooms on a budget. 

How do you not ask/be sure ANY contractor is fully qualified to take on such a job without the proper qualifications???

Now, before you all bash me, please know that I have met Jay at FL Audio Expo a few times in recent years - none that I expect he would remember beyond exchanging greetings and my being quiet when I happened to go into a room he was in the process of reviewing - hello Albedo 2024! - and will say he was nice/polite.

But c'mon man. he had to know better than this.

 

 

 

 

 

aldavis
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I don't have a problem with Jay personally. We've spoken several times and i have bought from him and sold to him. From my discussions with him and from the discussions others I trust have had with him he really is still a novice when it comes to getting good sound. He might be the last person I would ask about room construction and treatments. He has passion and seems to be a good dude. He is an honest and professional guy to do business with. That is significant in and of itself. 

mark200mph
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I think anything that promotes audio is a positive  event.keep on going and going to audio shows and interviewing people in the industry.some of us are to busy to do that and have to live through proxy.😃

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