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We were fortunate enough to spend some time with Phil Trubey and talk about his home theater. Phil started a thread on AVS Forums back in December of 2003. When we stumbled on it we knew we need to speak with him. Today's podcast is very visual so there are a lot of pictures on the site.

 

The full interview.

 

First let's talk about some of the equipment in this spectacular home theater:

 

Projector - JVC QX1

Speakers - Dunlavy SC-IV (Dunlavy is no longer making speakers)

Amplifiers - One McIntosh 602 is used just for the woofers L/R drivers and three McIntosh 352s (we couldn't find any info on the 352 at the McIntosh site so we are providing a link to the MC 252 which is similar) are used for the L/R, center and rear channels respectively

Movie Server - Kaleidescape System

 

DVR - DirectTV Tivo HR 10-250 

 

Automation System - Crestron Electronics 

 

Now on to some pictures

The theater is built underground. This is a picture of the steps leading into the theater. Once you step into the theater you are transported to Paris in the 1920's.

A look from the stairs down to the theater's entrance.

Murals are painted on the wall to give the feeling of depth. The street numbers are authentic  French street numbers.

This ticket booth sets the mood for what is to follow. That is Braden in the booth. Finally a face to go with the voice.

What theater experience would be complete without a concession stand. It is actually stocked. Phil really wanted to capture the entire movie going experience when he built this theater.

Walking into the theater.

Looking back up from the first row.

From left to right Braden Russell, Phil Trubey, and Ara Derderian. Above our heads you can see the projector porthole just above the exit sign.

The chandelier is on a pulley system that raises it when the movies start. Notice the intricate detail in the ceiling treatment.

Curtain going up

Once the curtain was raised we saw the massive 11 foot screen. Now this is the way to watch the Superbowl!

A view of the of the side of the theater.

The attention to detail is amazing. These angels are backlit when the house lights are down.

Here are the four McIntosh amplifiers in a rack in a side closet to the theater.

This is the control closet at the entrance to the theater.

Thank you Phil for allowing us to share your theater with the world!