Pirate's ARMADA!

Pirate · 01-03-2006, 08:30 PM

PROJECTOR:
• Sanyo PLV-Z2 Projector
• 110” DIY Screen

DVD:
• Pioneer ELITE DV-45A DVD Player
• Oppo OPDV971H DVD Player (all region)

HD-DVD:
• Toshiba HD-A1 HD-DVD Player

RECEIVER:
• Pioneer ELITE VSX-52TX: 7.1 (THX EX / DTS ES)

SPEAKERS:
• Axiom Millennia M60 v2 Towers
• Axiom VP150 v2 Center Channel
• Axiom QS8 v2 Quadpolar Rear Speakers (3)
• KLH sub (soon to be replaced with a Martin Logan Abyss)

GAME SYSTEMS:
• XBOX
• GAMECUBE
• PS2
• Wii

ETC:
• Pronto 2000 Touch-screen Remote Control. (Controls everything in the HT, even the fade up/down lights)

Thanks for looking.

Iguana Man · 01-03-2006, 08:46 PM

Very, and I mean very impressive. Z2, Pioneer Elite, Comics and a Bats figurine.....we are alot alike.

Sycho · 01-03-2006, 08:48 PM

impressive, most impressive

thats a fuck load of stuff, how much would you pay for a real light saber?

MARVEL · 01-03-2006, 08:49 PM

Holy Shit Pirate, you are my hero!
Great setup. So what did you use to create your screen? been trying to decide whether to go DIY for my screen as well. I have a smaller room so I can only go 85" with my throw but I think I would rather go with a DIY screen and the room is completely light controlled.

Pirate · 01-03-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sycho

impressive, most impressive

Don,t want to tell you what I had to do to get that. It's motion sensitive and breathes when you walk in the room. It's scared me more than once.

-PH

Pirate · 01-03-2006, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MARVEL

Holy Shit Pirate, you are my hero!
Great setup. So what did you use to create your screen? been trying to decide whether to go DIY for my screen as well. I have a smaller room so I can only go 85" with my throw but I think I would rather go with a DIY screen and the room is completely light controlled.

It's made from Blackout material and some felt wrapped boards. The dimensions escape me. The theatre is also completely light controlled and the contrast is great.

-PH

Pirate · 01-03-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

Very, and I mean very impressive. Z2, Pioneer Elite, Comics and a Bats figurine.....we are alot alike.

Thanks!

Great minds...

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Originally Posted by Sycho

thats a fuck load of stuff, how much would you pay for a real light saber?

Ummm...any amount!

-PH

wynterfire · 01-03-2006, 09:05 PM

That is one SPECTACULAR HT !!!!

(still think you should move that center below the screen though

). I am so happy for you that I could cry.

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one that digs wood paneling

. I also love the label idea on the shelving for the DVD's. And that Supergirl poster kicks ass too (gotta get me one of those)!! And don't get me started on the Star Wars stuff!!!

Now I REALLY want to come over and watch a movie at your house!!

Pirate · 01-03-2006, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wynterfire

That is one SPECTACULAR HT !!!!

(still think you should move that center below the screen though

). I am so happy for you that I could cry.

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one that digs wood paneling

. I also love the label idea on the shelving for the DVD's. And that Supergirl poster kicks ass too (gotta get me one of those)!! And don't get me started on the Star Wars stuff!!!

Now I REALLY want to come over and watch a movie at your house!!

I tried the center below, but I really prefer it above. It just sounds more...er...theatre like.

There used to be wood panels in the HT as well, but the black works better for the look and sound.

Thanks for the kind words! Come over anytime!

-PH

MARVEL · 01-03-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

It's made from Blackout material and some felt wrapped boards. The dimensions escape me. The theatre is also completely light controlled and the contrast is great.

-PH

When you say felt wrapped boards could you be more specific cause I definitely want to try this.

Pirate · 01-03-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MARVEL

When you say felt wrapped boards could you be more specific cause I definitely want to try this.

I honestly do not remember what kind of wood I used, but they were 1x8 boards. Just make sure that the boards are sturdy and straight so they won’t warp. Go to http://www.da-lite.com for a program that helps with measurements on how long to make the boards.

I took each board and wrapped it, almost like a present ,with thick black felt. The felt absorbs the light from the PJ, so you won’t have glare. I then used L-brackets and screws to brace the boards together. I then stretched the BO material across the boards and stapled it down. The screen is tight across, so there are no waves, wrinkles or lines.

To be honest, I was kinda flying blind with this and I’m sure there are much better instructions out there. I’ve seen some people who build a frame inside the frame for more support. In retrospect, I should have done something like this, but so far so good. Eventually I’d like to move up to a Grayhawk or something like that.

I'll try and dig up some better instructions for you that might make for a better screen.

-PH

plissken99 · 01-03-2006, 09:49 PM

Very nice set up, really dig all the stuff you've got in there. Good to see another Freddy fan with a Robert Englund signed pic(he signed my glove, not the plastic toy, nice metal replica). Hopefully by the end of the year I'll have my theater room revised enough to post some fresh pics. Big plans this year.

MARVEL · 01-03-2006, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

I honestly do not remember what kind of wood I used, but they were 1x8 boards. Just make sure that the boards are sturdy and straight so they won’t warp. Go to http://www.da-lite.com for a program that helps with measurements on how long to make the boards.

I took each board and wrapped it, almost like a present ,with thick black felt. The felt absorbs the light from the PJ, so you won’t have glare. I then used L-brackets and screws to brace the boards together. I then stretched the BO material across the boards and stapled it down. The screen is tight across, so there are no waves, wrinkles or lines.

To be honest, I was kinda flying blind with this and I’m sure there are much better instructions out there. I’ve seen some people who build a frame inside the frame for more support. In retrospect, I should have done something like this, but so far so good. Eventually I’d like to move up to a Grayhawk or something like that.

I'll try and dig up some better instructions for you that might make for a better screen.

-PH

Thanks PH......

Pirate · 01-04-2006, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by plissken99

Very nice set up, really dig all the stuff you've got in there. Good to see another Freddy fan with a Robert Englund signed pic(he signed my glove, not the plastic toy, nice metal replica). Hopefully by the end of the year I'll have my theater room revised enough to post some fresh pics. Big plans this year.

Yeah, Englund was a super nice guy! It's hard to believe he killed teenagers back in the 80s.

-PH

Pirate · 01-05-2006, 01:47 PM

I just took a $100,000 insurance policy out on everything! I've been meaning to do this for some time and now I'm covered.

-PH

Iguana Man · 01-05-2006, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

I just took a $100,000 insurance policy out on everything! I've been meaning to do this for some time and now I'm covered.

-PH

That noise you hear late tonight is only the wind.

tomdkat · 01-05-2006, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

That noise you hear late tonight is only the wind.

Peace...

Pirate · 01-05-2006, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

That noise you hear late tonight is only the wind.

Bring it on dude! I could finance a film and then buy a real HT with the box office receipts! I mean...er...yeah...insurance fraud is bad.

-PH

Pirate · 01-20-2006, 09:13 PM

I'm going to be rebuilding my screen this weekend with some reinforced back support. Does anyone know how to clean blackout material? It doesn’t look dirty, but I figured while it was down I could clean it.

-PH

Iguana Man · 01-20-2006, 09:17 PM

Damn do you have some issues with cleaning.

If my Mom was alive I'd send her over, she would slap your ass into cleaning submission dude.

Seriously, try a vacumm with the little circular brush attachment but keep the air intake valve half open and go light while depressing it onto the fabric.

Capishe' ??

Pirate · 01-20-2006, 09:23 PM

I'm actually a clean freak. The problem is that I have no control over dust. I have a wonderful new vacuum and I use it every week, but the dust still kicks my ass. The screen looks as clean as when I got it, but since I was taking it down I thought I'd give it a good scrubbing.

-PH

Iguana Man · 01-20-2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

I'm actually a clean freak. -PH

I disagree.

Pirate · 01-20-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

I disagree.

Stop being all "Tom" about it! It's just the dust!

-PH

Iguana Man · 01-20-2006, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratehunter

Stop being all "Tom" about it! It's just the dust!

-PH

Yeah...I'm milking that aren't I?

Hey man....I'll be honest. I don't even go into my HT room for 3-4 days at a time, and guess what? Frigging glass on my Audio rack has a nice little coating of dust. Dude..I hear ya. I too am a clean freak but that crap surfaces no matter what.

Hey...it's part of life I guess...

Pirate · 01-20-2006, 09:44 PM

It’s ridiculous! I dust every few days. I might well just start making little dust castles. And since my theatre it all black, it can get very noticeable if I don’t keep it up.

-PH

sub780lime · 01-24-2006, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

It’s ridiculous! I dust every few days. I might well just start making little dust castles. And since my theatre it all black, it can get very noticeable if I don’t keep it up.

-PH

i know your pain

plissken99 · 01-24-2006, 03:14 AM

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01-03-2006, 08:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Pirate's ARMADA! PROJECTOR: • Sanyo PLV-Z2 Projector • 110” DIY Screen DVD: • Pioneer ELITE DV-45A DVD Player • Oppo OPDV971H DVD Player (all region) HD-DVD: • Toshiba HD-A1 HD-DVD Player RECEIVER: • Pioneer ELITE VSX-52TX: 7.1 (THX EX / DTS ES) SPEAKERS: • Axiom Millennia M60 v2 Towers • Axiom VP150 v2 Center Channel • Axiom QS8 v2 Quadpolar Rear Speakers (3) • KLH sub (soon to be replaced with a Martin Logan Abyss) GAME SYSTEMS: • XBOX • GAMECUBE • PS2 • Wii ETC: • Pronto 2000 Touch-screen Remote Control. (Controls everything in the HT, even the fade up/down lights) Thanks for looking. __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To. Last edited by Pirate : 05-31-2007 at 10:57 PM.

01-03-2006, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	Very, and I mean very impressive. Z2, Pioneer Elite, Comics and a Bats figurine.....we are alot alike. __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

01-03-2006, 08:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sycho I needs to show ID with a personal check Join Date: Dec 2003	impressive, most impressive thats a fuck load of stuff, how much would you pay for a real light saber? Last edited by Sycho : 01-03-2006 at 08:59 PM.

01-03-2006, 08:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
MARVEL Actor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: 30 miles north of Cinderella's castle, FL	Holy Shit Pirate, you are my hero! Great setup. So what did you use to create your screen? been trying to decide whether to go DIY for my screen as well. I have a smaller room so I can only go 85" with my throw but I think I would rather go with a DIY screen and the room is completely light controlled. __________________ F-L-O-R-I-D-A S-T-A-T-E Florida State, Florida State, Florida State, WHOOOOO!!!! You've got to Fight Fight Fight ........

01-03-2006, 09:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
wynterfire Cynical Prick Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oldsmar, FL	That is one SPECTACULAR HT !!!! (still think you should move that center below the screen though ). I am so happy for you that I could cry. I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one that digs wood paneling . I also love the label idea on the shelving for the DVD's. And that Supergirl poster kicks ass too (gotta get me one of those)!! And don't get me started on the Star Wars stuff!!! Now I REALLY want to come over and watch a movie at your house!! __________________ Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules

01-03-2006, 09:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
plissken99 Actor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Ft Worth	Very nice set up, really dig all the stuff you've got in there. Good to see another Freddy fan with a Robert Englund signed pic(he signed my glove, not the plastic toy, nice metal replica). Hopefully by the end of the year I'll have my theater room revised enough to post some fresh pics. Big plans this year. __________________ “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Snake Plissken Plissken's DVD, HD-DVD and Blu Ray collection And Plissken's home theater

01-05-2006, 01:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	I just took a $100,000 insurance policy out on everything! I've been meaning to do this for some time and now I'm covered. -PH __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

01-20-2006, 09:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	I'm going to be rebuilding my screen this weekend with some reinforced back support. Does anyone know how to clean blackout material? It doesn’t look dirty, but I figured while it was down I could clean it. -PH __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

01-20-2006, 09:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	Damn do you have some issues with cleaning. If my Mom was alive I'd send her over, she would slap your ass into cleaning submission dude. Seriously, try a vacumm with the little circular brush attachment but keep the air intake valve half open and go light while depressing it onto the fabric. Capishe' ?? __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

01-20-2006, 09:23 PM	#21 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	I'm actually a clean freak. The problem is that I have no control over dust. I have a wonderful new vacuum and I use it every week, but the dust still kicks my ass. The screen looks as clean as when I got it, but since I was taking it down I thought I'd give it a good scrubbing. -PH __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

01-20-2006, 09:44 PM	#25 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	It’s ridiculous! I dust every few days. I might well just start making little dust castles. And since my theatre it all black, it can get very noticeable if I don’t keep it up. -PH __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.