[tigerhonaker]

Originally Posted by thughes

Thanks for the detailed response. My installer is a long-established, reputable dealer. I had not thought of your earlier suggestion to have the unit sprayed matte black.

The issue of the air blowing on the viewer is one to consider. My wife and I always have the "discussion" about whether "it's cold in this room."

I could consider installing the split on the back wall, but that would involve an entirely new consideration of electrical, refrigerant and drain lines. Plus it would put the outdoor units too close to the neighbors on that side.

I can promise you that unless the manufacturers have changed they only come in what appears to be Gloss White.



And speaking of our (Wives) and the ongoing discussions over the HT room being to Cold.
That was also a consideration as my wife hated the Cold-Air coming right at us both when the seating was Relocated to the current 12' 6".
Even though the vents are adjustable the unit ended up being right beside us.
Now, with it being relocated to the rear over the components we have zero issues over how cold it is.
Also the other to me important concern was how much Heat is generated by the newer 4K Laser projectors like the JVC RS4500.
If the internal heat build-up with the JVC it automatically starts ramping up it's fans to cool.
My understanding is you don't won't it to ramp-up to it's Highest-Fan-Speed as it is then LOUD !!!
My thinking is with the Air-Handler located right where it is the back of my HT stays really cool so hopefully if I do end up with the RS4500.
That area will stay cool enough that the RS4500 internal heat will not go high enough for it to ramp all the way to it's Highest-Speed.
Plus if necessary I can always within reason drop the temperature more to help compensate for the additional Heat being generated, hopefully.
(And my wife not instantly saying, Terry I'm freezing honey)

Let's talk rear area of your HT for the placement of the Air-Handler.
Personally, and I hope I don't come across as a Smart-Ass that doesn't care about his neighbors.
If there is actually room on your (Property) for the outside Split-Unit I can tell you with a 100% certainty that's exactly what I would do.
That outside unit is not all that Large at all.
Especially for the size Split-Unit you would need for the HT.
I think my unit is 1 1/2 tons (24,000 BTU) Samsung.
Can't promise that but I know they looked up the work order back when it was installed in I think either 2011 or 2012.
In-fact I can go take the measurements for you then you will have some Facts not be wondering/guessing.

Samsung Link,
24,000 BTU

https://www.appliancesconnection.com...d-i239727.html










Carrier Link,
18,000 BTU
https://theacoutlet.com/38maqb18-3-4...mp-system.html

Originally Posted by thughes

I can seat eight in the theater chairs. I have made a mistake in the initial setup. I need to elevate the second row one more level.

Well we discussed adding the 2nd roll seating now that we moved the front much closer to the screen.
But, we are older so after discussing it a few times we think in our case it would be a waste of our monies.


Terry