The riser and stage are two components that really start to bring character to the room. To get enough height for the 2nd row of seats, the riser was built out of 2x12s and the stage used 2x10s. Once framed, the stage was filled with sand to help dampen the front speakers and subwoofer while the riser was filled with insulation. A couple layers of plywood and roofing felt finished off the tops and they would be ready for carpet.
