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biglyle · 12-04-2006, 02:41 PM

Well after moving cross-country at the end of September I am finally settled in. It took me nearly 2 months but my theater is finally done.
The gear is as follows
PJ - Optoma H31
DVD - Panasonic S-97
Sat. Reciever - expressview 9200, dual tuner HD-PVR
Reciever - Yamaha RX-V1400
X-box
Speakers - Athena AS-B2's, AS-C1, AS-R1's

Let me know what you think

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102 inch DIY screen and speaker stands

DIY inwall rack, backs into cold storage, gear never gets hot

DIY dvd rack and soon to be wet bar

fireplace (soon to be gas) and exercise gear to keep me in shape

DIY sound panels

Some HD, looks a million times better in person

hope you like it, we do.

Pirate · 12-04-2006, 05:47 PM

Very, very nice!

DAB2084 · 12-04-2006, 08:05 PM

Awesome setup. Now all you need is a 360 for some HD gaming.

Sycho · 12-04-2006, 10:02 PM

Well, I will just have to invite myself over one night. hehehe

tomdkat · 12-05-2006, 01:44 AM

Looks damned good!

Are you planning on adopting HD DVD or Blu-Ray any time soon?

Peace...

Vonner · 12-05-2006, 01:49 AM

That's drool worthy.

biglyle · 12-05-2006, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tomdkat

Are you planning on adopting HD DVD or Blu-Ray any time soon?

Peace...

Nope, I aint touchin either one for at least 12-16 months. I want to see what shakes out first.

zepplongfellow · 12-05-2006, 03:17 AM

One of the nicest DIY home theatres I have seen. Hope is sounds as good as it looks.

Pirate · 12-05-2006, 03:48 AM

How far back is your seating from your screen?

biglyle · 12-05-2006, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

How far back is your seating from your screen?

13 feet, any closer and screen door effect becomes an issue with this PJ.

biglyle · 12-05-2006, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by zepplongfellow

One of the nicest DIY home theatres I have seen. Hope is sounds as good as it looks.

Thank you. The hardest part was putting in the drop ceiling, man are they a bitch to install. I have owned a commercial painting biz for almost 17 years, so I am good with tools thankfully. I really love doing stuff like this, the reward is definately worth the time and effort.
And yes, the sound kicks serious ass.

ganthc · 12-05-2006, 04:36 PM

Yes, the ceiling looks great. I didn't realize you did that yourself. It makes the recessed lighting possible, which really looks smooth. I also like the sound panels you have installed. One question is where are the rear channel speakers? I didn't see them in the pictures you had there.

Beautiful HT setup!!

biglyle · 12-05-2006, 06:08 PM

oops, double post

biglyle · 12-05-2006, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

Yes, the ceiling looks great. I didn't realize you did that yourself.

One question is where are the rear channel speakers? I didn't see them in the pictures you had there.

I did the whole room myself, with the only exception being the carpet install.

I have the rear speakers hooked up in an upstairs section of the house. I tried it with them, and without and found no differance in sound in this room, so I figured I could make better use of them in another part of the house. The side surrounds are bi-pole speakers and I honestly think they do a good enough job of sending sound in both directions. Also with no hint of discreet 7 channel sound on the horizon I figured why bother.

Pirate · 12-05-2006, 06:32 PM

Wait...you have no rear speakers? How can there be no difference in sound with a 5.1 setup?

biglyle · 12-05-2006, 06:36 PM

I use to have a 7.1 set-up, now it is down to 5.1

I notice no differance with the 2 speakers gone.

I am guessing you assumed I only had fronts LOL. That I fear would be noticable.

See the top RH corner of pic 5, surround speaker is peeking out.

Pirate · 12-05-2006, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by biglyle

See the top RH corner of pic 5, surround speaker is peeking out.

Oh, OK. I see.

I thought you had lost your mind.

biglyle · 12-05-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

Oh, OK. I see.

I thought you had lost your mind.

Thats a different subject all together.

Pirate · 12-05-2006, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by biglyle

Thats a different subject all together.

Fair enough.

Are you going to take some pics of your seating? We need all angles, man!

ganthc · 12-06-2006, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by biglyle

I use to have a 7.1 set-up, now it is down to 5.1

I notice no differance with the 2 speakers gone.

I am guessing you assumed I only had fronts LOL. That I fear would be noticable.

See the top RH corner of pic 5, surround speaker is peeking out.

I was starting to think the same as well.

But I see the rear now. Phew! I was about to say that your theater was compromised without surround speakers.

Iguana Man · 12-07-2006, 10:58 PM

First off....Whoa! Thumbs up dude! Fantastic looking setup.

Really nice man.

Now for my questions;

1) What kind of Sub you got?
2) Where exactly is the fireplace? Is it directly opposite the screen? I can't seem to place it given the pics.
3) Pic#4 shows a high-hat that seems to meld into the adjoining ceiling. Was that intentional?
4) Are your mains not toed in at all because of the sound asbsorbing panels?

Damn...she looks sweet so don't get me wrong, but I always ask questions like these!

biglyle · 12-07-2006, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

1) What kind of Sub you got?
2) Where exactly is the fireplace? Is it directly opposite the screen? I can't seem to place it given the pics.
3) Pic#4 shows a high-hat that seems to meld into the adjoining ceiling. Was that intentional?
4) Are your mains not toed in at all because of the sound asbsorbing panels?

Damn...she looks sweet so don't get me wrong, but I always ask questions like these!

Thanks
1 - its a Velodyne CHT-12
2 - the fireplace is on the same wall as the 4 sound panels in shot 5
3 - thats just the camera angle I took the pic at. It does look like it melds with the ceiling, but it really is about 8 inches lower and runs through the center of the room. It contain our main heating/cooling trunk from the furnace.
4 - the mains are toe'd in about an inch. I found this sounded the best in my testing. Again the camera doesnt show this very well.

the whole system is calibrated to 75db with test tones and a rat shack SPL meter. As for questions, ask away, I dont mind at all.

Iguana Man · 12-07-2006, 11:50 PM

Ahhh! So the entry door is opposite the screen and the future wetbar is an alcove of said room to the right? think I got it now...yes?

biglyle · 12-08-2006, 12:07 AM

Your close LOL.

The door you see in the PIC leads to the laundry room, the door upstairs is pretty much under the bulkhead between the bowflex and the wetbar. When I walk downstairs I will have to choose between the exercise half and the bar half.
Its a good thing I keep a lot of gin on hand.

Sycho · 12-08-2006, 12:13 AM

I'll bring the beer?

And the MacBook Pro.

EM3 · 12-08-2006, 02:19 AM

Sweet!

I wish I had room for something like that.

biglyle · 05-01-2007, 01:27 PM

Just bought a Toshiba HD-DVD player and have a new PJ on the way as well, a Sanyo PLV-Z5

Pirate · 05-01-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by biglyle

a Sanyo PLV-Z5

Iguana Man · 05-01-2007, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

Drool?!?! Screw that!

That's how I feel about Mr. Z5!

(can I come over biblyle?)

zepherman · 05-03-2007, 05:10 PM

biglyle,

Very nice setup! Your theater room looks amazing! Once you get your Sanyo projector in place, it's going to be a mind blowing experience! Congrats!

Seth

Derb · 05-12-2007, 08:09 AM

Very nice.

Those pics make me wish I didn't blow 50K on a car. Was gonna spend that dough on a new theater.

sub780lime · 05-23-2007, 09:15 PM

50k on a car will do that to you...oh wait, I don' really know what that is like...

Theater looks awesome. Love how the space looks like its own room...long and narrow, makes for a isolated expereince; or so it seems. Now I say you wall up that opening to the right and you done

Iguana Man · 05-29-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sub780lime

Theater looks awesome. Love how the space looks like its own room...long and narrow, makes for a isolated expereince; or so it seems. Now I say you wall up that opening to the right and you done

I may have to disagree...that section to the right (or left?) can have ambient light given a bright enough pj...I say don't close it off. Well, assuming the bar gets done and well...you know.

sub780lime · 05-30-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

I may have to disagree...that section to the right (or left?) can have ambient light given a bright enough pj...I say don't close it off. Well, assuming the bar gets done and well...you know.

I may just be confused or burnt out at the moment, but i am not sure i understand what you are saying about ambient light here???

Iguana Man · 05-30-2007, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sub780lime

I may just be confused or burnt out at the moment, but i am not sure i understand what you are saying about ambient light here???

I assumed you meant wall up the opening (which is his future wet bar) to the right because of light spill. Actually I'm still confused as shit on this layout. In pic 5, on the right is a china cabinet. I assume that is also the wet bar area. If so, I say don't wall it off from the actual theater room.

I'm burnt too.

esc · 05-31-2007, 05:59 PM

yay for in-wall component racks !

looks very awesome. congrats! I know how much fun it can be to build your own theater, i'd build another one in a second.

sub780lime · 05-31-2007, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iguana Man

I assumed you meant wall up the opening (which is his future wet bar) to the right because of light spill. Actually I'm still confused as shit on this layout. In pic 5, on the right is a china cabinet. I assume that is also the wet bar area. If so, I say don't wall it off from the actual theater room.

I'm burnt too.

hmmm, that is where I was talking about, where the cabinet is. I assumed that continued into a hall that lead to other rooms which you would get light spill from. We need an overhead diagram.

Iguana Man · 06-09-2007, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by esc

yay for in-wall component racks !

No kidding! This has to be the best I've seen in some time. Frigging GREAT!

ganthc · 01-23-2008, 01:36 AM

*bump* so people can admire biglyle's theater again.

biglyle · 01-23-2008, 07:14 PM

I just realized I never posted when I canceled the order for the Z5. I am now glad I did. Looking forward to hooking up the HC720 when it gets here (hopefully this week) and giving it a go. I need to update the pics as I have made a few changes. I have a Tosh HD-A3, and a PS3 to add to the fray, along with the new PJ when it arrives.

Thanks for the kind words on everything. It took a lot of time and about twice as much money as my wife thinks

12-04-2006, 02:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
biglyle Actor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada	Biglyle's NEW theater (new house, new theater) Well after moving cross-country at the end of September I am finally settled in. It took me nearly 2 months but my theater is finally done. The gear is as follows PJ - Optoma H31 DVD - Panasonic S-97 Sat. Reciever - expressview 9200, dual tuner HD-PVR Reciever - Yamaha RX-V1400 X-box Speakers - Athena AS-B2's, AS-C1, AS-R1's Let me know what you think [IMG][/IMG] 102 inch DIY screen and speaker stands DIY inwall rack, backs into cold storage, gear never gets hot DIY dvd rack and soon to be wet bar fireplace (soon to be gas) and exercise gear to keep me in shape DIY sound panels Some HD, looks a million times better in person hope you like it, we do. __________________ http://forums.dvdfile.com/your-home-...w-theater.html I dont want downloads!

12-04-2006, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Very, very nice! __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

12-04-2006, 08:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
DAB2084 Actor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wheaton, IL	Awesome setup. Now all you need is a 360 for some HD gaming. __________________ dvds // theater // last.fm "Memory can change the shape of a room; it can change the color of a car. And memories can be distorted. They're just an interpretation, they're not a record, and they're irrelevant if you have the facts."

12-05-2006, 01:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	Looks damned good! Are you planning on adopting HD DVD or Blu-Ray any time soon? Peace... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

12-05-2006, 01:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vonner Previously, on '24'... Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Minnesota	That's drool worthy. __________________ I was inappropriately blunt, wasn't I? I do that a lot. - Chloe O'Brian

12-04-2006, 10:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sycho I needs to show ID with a personal check Join Date: Dec 2003	Well, I will just have to invite myself over one night. hehehe

12-05-2006, 03:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
zepplongfellow Thread Killer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The U.S. 2nd Most Dangerous City	One of the nicest DIY home theatres I have seen. Hope is sounds as good as it looks.

12-05-2006, 03:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	How far back is your seating from your screen? __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

12-05-2006, 04:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	Yes, the ceiling looks great. I didn't realize you did that yourself. It makes the recessed lighting possible, which really looks smooth. I also like the sound panels you have installed. One question is where are the rear channel speakers? I didn't see them in the pictures you had there. Beautiful HT setup!! __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

12-05-2006, 06:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
biglyle Actor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada	oops, double post __________________ http://forums.dvdfile.com/your-home-...w-theater.html I dont want downloads!

12-05-2006, 06:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Wait...you have no rear speakers? How can there be no difference in sound with a 5.1 setup? __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

12-05-2006, 06:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
biglyle Actor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada	I use to have a 7.1 set-up, now it is down to 5.1 I notice no differance with the 2 speakers gone. I am guessing you assumed I only had fronts LOL. That I fear would be noticable. See the top RH corner of pic 5, surround speaker is peeking out. __________________ http://forums.dvdfile.com/your-home-...w-theater.html I dont want downloads!

12-07-2006, 10:58 PM	#21 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	First off....Whoa! Thumbs up dude! Fantastic looking setup. Really nice man. Now for my questions; 1) What kind of Sub you got? 2) Where exactly is the fireplace? Is it directly opposite the screen? I can't seem to place it given the pics. 3) Pic#4 shows a high-hat that seems to meld into the adjoining ceiling. Was that intentional? 4) Are your mains not toed in at all because of the sound asbsorbing panels? Damn...she looks sweet so don't get me wrong, but I always ask questions like these! __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

12-07-2006, 11:50 PM	#23 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	Ahhh! So the entry door is opposite the screen and the future wetbar is an alcove of said room to the right? think I got it now...yes? __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

12-08-2006, 12:07 AM	#24 (permalink)
biglyle Actor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada	Your close LOL. The door you see in the PIC leads to the laundry room, the door upstairs is pretty much under the bulkhead between the bowflex and the wetbar. When I walk downstairs I will have to choose between the exercise half and the bar half. Its a good thing I keep a lot of gin on hand. __________________ http://forums.dvdfile.com/your-home-...w-theater.html I dont want downloads!

12-08-2006, 12:13 AM	#25 (permalink)
Sycho I needs to show ID with a personal check Join Date: Dec 2003	I'll bring the beer? And the MacBook Pro.

12-08-2006, 02:19 AM	#26 (permalink)
EM3 "Suspended" Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern WV	Sweet! I wish I had room for something like that. __________________ The beatings will continue until morale improves!

05-01-2007, 01:27 PM	#27 (permalink)
biglyle Actor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada	Just bought a Toshiba HD-DVD player and have a new PJ on the way as well, a Sanyo PLV-Z5 __________________ http://forums.dvdfile.com/your-home-...w-theater.html I dont want downloads!

05-03-2007, 05:10 PM	#30 (permalink)
zepherman DVDFile HT Award Winner Join Date: Jan 2007	biglyle, Very nice setup! Your theater room looks amazing! Once you get your Sanyo projector in place, it's going to be a mind blowing experience! Congrats! Seth __________________ My Martin Logan Theater My DVD Collection My CD Collection

05-12-2007, 08:09 AM	#31 (permalink)
Derb Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	Very nice. Those pics make me wish I didn't blow 50K on a car. Was gonna spend that dough on a new theater. __________________ My Blu-ray Collection Time for Blu to go mainstream.

05-23-2007, 09:15 PM	#32 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	50k on a car will do that to you...oh wait, I don' really know what that is like... Theater looks awesome. Love how the space looks like its own room...long and narrow, makes for a isolated expereince; or so it seems. Now I say you wall up that opening to the right and you done __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

05-31-2007, 05:59 PM	#36 (permalink)
esc Stay behind my aura! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: camrose, alberta, canada	yay for in-wall component racks ! looks very awesome. congrats! I know how much fun it can be to build your own theater, i'd build another one in a second. __________________ "I guess I'm just not used to being chased around a mall in the middle of the night by killer robots." -Linda, Chopping Mall

01-23-2008, 01:36 AM	#39 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	bump so people can admire biglyle's theater again. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

01-23-2008, 07:14 PM	#40 (permalink)
biglyle Actor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada	I just realized I never posted when I canceled the order for the Z5. I am now glad I did. Looking forward to hooking up the HC720 when it gets here (hopefully this week) and giving it a go. I need to update the pics as I have made a few changes. I have a Tosh HD-A3, and a PS3 to add to the fray, along with the new PJ when it arrives. Thanks for the kind words on everything. It took a lot of time and about twice as much money as my wife thinks __________________ http://forums.dvdfile.com/your-home-...w-theater.html I dont want downloads!

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