I would check the model house for sound / echo factor. We built our house in 04 and I had planned to have the main theater in the great room. It is 2 story and open to the kitchen. I wired it myself but never used it due to the poor acoustics. We did buy an area rug which helped some - I would say the carpet would be an improvement over our rug. Fortunately, I also wired the Bonus room for surround. That is now the mancave with excellent acoustics......Rob
Argon:
did you have tile or wood floors causing the problem or was it the high ceilings and open room?
