How big are large cinemas front speakers?

[dazkyl]

Last week i saw hangover 3 at the largest cinema in Malta which seats over 700 people and is the only cinema in Malta to be equipped with full T.H.X approved sound.

I saw all the side and rear speakers , but for the fronts and sub, they must be behind the screen or something.

I was wondering , how big are the fronts for a cinema like this ? And what sub ?

[Korrigan]

This may give you an idea of what it is:
http://www.thx.com/professional/cine...d-baffle-wall/

[4Dblu]

you can check out my system in my basement. this is what I put together it's the same set up I saw in this small theater. that sat around 150 ppl. but they had 4 bass bins (same ones) but 6 tower speakers. all are B-52's I love it

[Z1NONLY]

I just worked on a theater last week and took a peak behind the screen...
4 15" subs in two ported enclosures. Center channel highs consisted of two massive horn drivers. ( about 15" wide each) and an enclosure that could have housed a single 15 but probably had smaller drivers..couldnt get an angle to see.

This was an upscale, yet small theater.

[SillySauce]

Something like 80% of theaters use JBL cinema speakers. You can take a look at jblpro.com. They're actually affordable at 500-600 dollars (plus free shipping) a piece for the 3000 series. The surrounds go for 500 a pair. They're all powered by Crown amps. Crown and JBL are divisions of Harman.

[slimdude]

Yes, the front channels, and subwoofers are located behind the screen.

[SillySauce]

Originally Posted by Korrigan

This may give you an idea of what it is:
http://www.thx.com/professional/cine...d-baffle-wall/

Looks like the JBL cinema 3730.

[UNCMT9]

What do those cost? Are they available to consumers?

[Silo5]

I usually go to the Regal Cinemas closest to me (Mason, OH). I would love to get an in-depth tour there to see what it consists of behind the screen. They would probably think I was a nut job if I asked. Anyone in any theater business allowed to post pics? If so, I would be interested in seeing them.

[SillySauce]

Originally Posted by UNCMT9

What do those cost? Are they available to consumers?

Yes, $500 for JBL 3678, $600 for the JBL 3677, $500 for a pair of 8340a JBL surrounds. JBL 3677 is used in USC's filmschool screening room. It's meant for small to regular sized commercial theaters. The bigger ones go for $1000-$2000. They're on amazon, but the prices are higher than authorized dealers.

Here's a review by a professional reviewer.

http:youtu.be/1pvBC0msHUQ

http://www.andrew-robinson-online.co...l-loudspeaker/

[UNCMT9]

Originally Posted by SillySauce

Yes, $500 for JBL 3678, $600 for the JBL 3677, $500 for a pair of 8340a JBL surrounds. JBL 3677 is used in USC's filmschool screening room. It's meant for small to regular sized commercial theaters. The bigger ones go for $1000-$2000. They're on amazon, but the prices are higher than authorized dealers.

Here's a review by a professional reviewer.

http:youtu.be/1pvBC0msHUQ

http://www.andrew-robinson-online.co...l-loudspeaker/

Excellent info. Thanks for sharing. It appears Andrew says this is overkill for 99% of us lol.

[Visionist]

Definitely worth considering for the 1% of us with very large, dedicated rooms then