Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Pros and cons of inground media rooms?

Only con I can think of is worrying about water seepage. If you don't have that worry, then you should be fine. I have 2 electric sump pumps and a 24V battery backup sump pump to combat the worries.

I'll bring the topic of pumps up with the developer if we get that far. Didn't think about that originally. My current house doesn't go below ground level.

Thanks!

I've got a 19' x 28' room in the basement of my house and there are no problems. I insulated (r-13) around the perimeter and ceiling to "deaden" the audio a bit, but nothing special beyond that. (Since you are in Canada, you might consider using flannel instead ).

A sub is the only thing that should provide any challenge. It is INCREDIBLY difficult to contain robust LFE. My HSU VTF-3 HO just pummels the china cabinet upstairs in the dining room, even with the insulation.

As an aside, pretty much all of my friends have their HT in the basement.

Good luck with it - you will enjoy the end result.

I had a problem with water seepage, but I went to see my doctor and they have a pill for that now.