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Big Phat Home Theater Man Caves creates a state-of-the-art home theater. From "Man Caves" episode DMCV-104

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	Acoustical wall panels serve three purposes: superior sound absorption, reverberation control and decoration.
	Figure C

Acoustical Wall Panels

Why even bother having a maxed-out big "phat" home theater if you don't include acoustical panels that will absorb the slobber-knocker sound?

Host Jason Cameron shows homeowner Larry Cannalonga how to install the panels properly.

Materials:

acoustic wall panels
impaling clips
tape measure

Steps:

1. Sketch out the room on paper and determine how many wall panels are required.
   Tip: Generally it's best to install an acoustical panel every 12 inches to help dampen sound.

2. Use a tape measure to determine proper location of each panel, and mark the wall. Install impaling clip by applying construction adhesive to the back of clip and screwing each clip into the desired area of the wall (figure C). In most cases it is best to use at least four clips per panel.

3. Prior to installing each panel, apply construction adhesive to the back of each panel and press each panel firmly against the wall using your fist to gently help penetrate the clips into the back of the board.

4. Check to make sure each board makes contact with the wall.

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Larry Cannalonga and his "508" have a Big Phat Theater Room, which features a 70-inch JVC high-definition television that the Goose secured from one of John Elway's furniture stores:

In the final episode of DIY's Man Caves, the A Home Gym Good Enough for the Goose is installed.

Check out DIY's Home Theater workshop.

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