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Cinema Design for an Assisted Living Facility

by Nyal Mellor March 15, 2019

Cinema design for an assisted living facility. Scope: cinema layout, sub number & placement optimization, AV equipment engineering, acoustic treatment design.

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Basement Home Theater: Black, But Not Boring

by Nyal Mellor February 01, 2019

Small black basement home theater. Scope: home theater layout, sub number & placement optimization, audio & video equipment engineering, acoustic treatment design, audio calibration.

"Nyal has been fantastic to work with." M.B.

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Home theater acoustic treatment design: reference class style

by Nyal Mellor January 31, 2019

Dedicated home theater addition. Scope: acoustic treatment design.

"I am glad I did not try to tackle this on my own and highly recommend his services." Mike L.

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Dolby Atmos Speaker Placement and Home Theater Acoustic Upgrade

by Nyal Mellor January 31, 2019

Home theater acoustic upgrade. Scope: home theater layout, room acoustic analysis, acoustic treatment design, audio calibration.

"I am very happy with the process and result." Mr. Rush

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A Home Theater Acoustic Treatment Layout in North Carolina

by Nyal Mellor January 31, 2018

Home theater acoustic improvement. Scope: revising the layout, raising the ceiling
building new soffits to hide ductwork, building a new riser, acoustic treatment.

"We have entertained a few couples and friends since the completion of our project." Mr. Gilman

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A San Francisco Home Theater Transformation!

by Nyal Mellor December 24, 2016

Home theater transformation. Scope: layout, low frequency optimization, AV equipment specification, acoustic treatment design.

"We couldn't be happier with the end result!" S.G.

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Adding a Home Theater Riser to an Enthusiast's Room

by Nyal Mellor August 23, 2016

Home theater riser addition. Scope: construction level documentation.

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Another AVS Forum Home Theater of the Month for Acoustic Frontiers!

by Nyal Mellor June 12, 2016

AVS Forum home theater of the month. Scope: home theater layout, low frequency optimization, electrical design, acoustic treatment design, video calibration.

"The audio in that room stops on a dime. Very neutral without sounding clinical."

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Home Theater Design & Calibration for a NC, USA client

by Nyal Mellor March 01, 2016

Home theater design & calibration. Scope: design review
equipment, acoustic treatment design, baffle wall design, audio calibration.

"The room has turned out beyond our expectations." Mr. Parvathaneni

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The Savoy, AVS Home Theater of The Month July 2014!

by Nyal Mellor July 15, 2014

AVS home theater of the month. Scope: acoustic treatment design, baffle wall design, low frequency optimization (limited engagement), design of custom slat diffusers and bass traps, supply of engineered absorbers and diffusers.

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April's project - a kick ass dedicated home theater for an enthusiast!

by Nyal Mellor May 31, 2012

Dedicated home theater creation. Scope: review, design, build, calibration.

"I think the treatments made a huge positive impact to the overall sound…thanks for helping me realize my home theater dream!" Mr. Ang

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