tonyscha
03-06-08, 03:54 PM
Alright in the next few months I plan on starting my home theater, got to finish the paperwork for the condo first ( 3 weeks to closing), but I have been dreaming, so maybe I am starting my thread early. :D but I like to be ahead of the game, and have everything planned out. So I am seeking knowledge from the avs forums.
The basement is L-shaped ( I will have to post a diagram at a later date), the main room is 11 x 23. The L part of the area is only 7 x 15, more of a hall. I got to put a bedroom/office down there, so that will leave about 11 x 13 for the theater room. The basement is unfinished, but I plan on getting the electrical done, then starting the drywall. I plan on running video and audio wires in the walls also. Then finish the Carpet sometime down the road
One of my concerns is there a large window that like 3 feet by 3 feet, for people that have windows in there theater rooms, do you usually just get some dark curtains to cover it up?
Equipment
I planned on putting a projector in, not sure which one but plan on staying in the $800 to $1000 price range for a 720p.
I was thinking about making of the homemade screens buying the white boards from Lowes or Home Depot. As for screen size, I think I would be happy with anything over 90” but over 100 would be cool, but I don’t think I have enough distance going the long way… 13 feet.
I have a Panasonic box surround sound I will use for now. And plan upgrading to a receiver that can do 3 HDMI inputs to 1 output ( was looking at a sony STR-DG910).
Not sure on what to do for speakers, I am not a huge audio person, but I do want something that sounds good. So if someone finds speakers in the range of 300 dollars for a sub and 5 speakers, let me know.
I have a HTPC that I plan on upgrading the sound card, and getting a new HD tuner that will be hooked up, I am going the cheap route, and going HD OTA only…
I already have a Xbox 360 for gaming. Future upgrades could include a PS3 for blu-ray and/or a Wii.
Seating
I am assuming this would be too small for 2 rows for seats? If anything I would do 1 row right now, and in the future add another row. But overall I am still undecided on seating yet.
Pricing
The biggest issue with this theater is the budget!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Construction 3 to 4K (I plan on doing most of the work myself)
800 Projector
500 Receiver
350 speakers
100 Screen
50 to 100 Ceiling Mount
200 HTPC upgrades
I love reading about other peoples project’s, so I will keep you updated with mine.
The basement is L-shaped ( I will have to post a diagram at a later date), the main room is 11 x 23. The L part of the area is only 7 x 15, more of a hall. I got to put a bedroom/office down there, so that will leave about 11 x 13 for the theater room. The basement is unfinished, but I plan on getting the electrical done, then starting the drywall. I plan on running video and audio wires in the walls also. Then finish the Carpet sometime down the road
One of my concerns is there a large window that like 3 feet by 3 feet, for people that have windows in there theater rooms, do you usually just get some dark curtains to cover it up?
Equipment
I planned on putting a projector in, not sure which one but plan on staying in the $800 to $1000 price range for a 720p.
I was thinking about making of the homemade screens buying the white boards from Lowes or Home Depot. As for screen size, I think I would be happy with anything over 90” but over 100 would be cool, but I don’t think I have enough distance going the long way… 13 feet.
I have a Panasonic box surround sound I will use for now. And plan upgrading to a receiver that can do 3 HDMI inputs to 1 output ( was looking at a sony STR-DG910).
Not sure on what to do for speakers, I am not a huge audio person, but I do want something that sounds good. So if someone finds speakers in the range of 300 dollars for a sub and 5 speakers, let me know.
I have a HTPC that I plan on upgrading the sound card, and getting a new HD tuner that will be hooked up, I am going the cheap route, and going HD OTA only…
I already have a Xbox 360 for gaming. Future upgrades could include a PS3 for blu-ray and/or a Wii.
Seating
I am assuming this would be too small for 2 rows for seats? If anything I would do 1 row right now, and in the future add another row. But overall I am still undecided on seating yet.
Pricing
The biggest issue with this theater is the budget!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Construction 3 to 4K (I plan on doing most of the work myself)
800 Projector
500 Receiver
350 speakers
100 Screen
50 to 100 Ceiling Mount
200 HTPC upgrades
I love reading about other peoples project’s, so I will keep you updated with mine.