Building upon the Home Theater 1 Workshop, this Home Theater 2 course provides in-depth training on room acoustics and design, wall treatments and isolation, and AV hardware selection and placement. Hands-on training techniques are incorporated into this comprehensive program – detailing system set up, speaker positioning and audio calibration.

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General Course Information

The cost for this 2 day hands-on workshop is $1,200. This includes interactive exercises using state-of-the-art equipment, a comprehensive course book, a certificate of completion and discounts on THX merchandise. Attendees must cover their travel costs including airfare, hotels, parking, transportation and some meals.

Course Requirements

• Home Theater 1 certification (can be taken concurrently with Home Theater 2).
• Attend the entire Home Theater 2 Workshop.
• Pass the Home Theater 2 online exam within 3 weeks of your course date.
• Stay current on industry knowledge and pass Home Theater 2 online exam every two years.
• Pay annual renewal fee of $50.

Course Duration

Two days, 9am to 6pm. Plan travel generously to allow for possible traffic or other delays.

Detailed Agenda

Day One

• Home Theater Design
• Performance Goals
• Designing the Room for Sound Quality
• Room Dimension
• Sound Isolation Strategies
• Noise Control
• Vibration Control
• Model Decay Time
• Determine Absorption Area
• Determine Diffusion Area
• Determine Treatment Locations
• Treat Echoes
• Place Listener
• Place Sound System
• Design Integration
• Designing the Room for Picture Quality
• Light Control
• Picture Location
• Sight Lines
• Audio Component Selection
• Electronics
• Loudspeakers
• Audio Component Placement
• Electronics
• LCR vs. Surround Speakers
• Relative to Screen and Listeners
• Height
• Spread
• Video Component Selection
• Projectors
• Projection screens
• Screen Size and “Gain”
• Direct View Sets
• Video Placement
• Heat Dissipation
• Noise Control
• Seating Placement
• Relative to Screen
• Relative to Room Modes
• Control System Design
• Theater Only
• Whole House Systems
• Project Management
• Planning and Design
• Costing
• Relationships with Clients and Contractors

Day Two

• Preparing the Tools & System Configuration
• Acoustic Design
• Speaker Location
• Listener Location
• Signal Assignment
• System Verification
• Signal Level
• Signal Bandwidth
• Signal Purity
• Aiming Satellite Speakers
• Position Subwoofers
• Acoustic Room Treatment
• Audio Calibration
• Source Products
• Controller
• Equalization
• Final Reporting

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