BTW: Reviewing the various panel makers/installers offers little information as well, either specifically or anecdotally (e.g., pictures of installs) as most of the time the panels are on the wall in a standard grid or in a way that seems to offer little more than making acoustical treaments look more like wall art. So, I am left with plowing through the 180+ pages of the Acoustical Treatments thread or using the simple basics of Mirror on wall +1-2' L/R/U/D and a few other panels smattered in other possible positions (e.g., behind LRC as well as seating postion to address echo/rining). Of course I could just spend 2x the money and hire someone who will spend 2x more than I would have... the question is: is 4x the money going to get me that much more than what I would have spent using my much less scientific methods...? I fear I am becoming another case study for the "what I should have done" thread.

What specifically do you want to know?

Frank

Mr. Baker --

I saw a bit of discussion on it in this thread, but can you talk about how specifically you enclosed those openings on your columns and walls, which house the speakers? I think that's a real interesting way to unobtrusively locate speakers.

Thanks,

Steve

i didnt see any beer in that fridge

This may be a stupid question, but how hard is it to run wire through your wall into your ceiling? How do you get the wire from the bottom of the wall say, to come out your ceiling? thanks

This may be a stupid question, but how hard is it to run wire through your wall into your ceiling? How do you get the wire from the bottom of the wall say, to come out your ceiling? thanks

Interior wall or exterior wall? If you have insulation in it, it's a lot harder. If it's an interior wall then it's probably not insulated and it's just a matter of drilling through the top from the attic, dropping a fish tape, then fishing the wire up the wall cavity.

Frank

Interior wall or exterior wall? If you have insulation in it, it's a lot harder. If it's an interior wall then it's probably not insulated and it's just a matter of drilling through the top from the attic, dropping a fish tape, then fishing the wire up the wall cavity.

Frank

This may be a stupid question, but how hard is it to run wire through your wall into your ceiling? How do you get the wire from the bottom of the wall say, to come out your ceiling? thanks

I think much more of a factor is whether there's an attic above or not. You still need to get the wire from the hole in the top plates of the wall across to where you want it in the room. If it's already drywalled and it's between floors, you have to rip out drywall to run it, most likely. If it's the top floor, you can go in the attic to run it.

I think much more of a factor is whether there's an attic above or not. You still need to get the wire from the hole in the top plates of the wall across to where you want it in the room. If it's already drywalled and it's between floors, you have to rip out drywall to run it, most likely. If it's the top floor, you can go in the attic to run it.

True. I also realized that whether or not there are purlins between the studs makes a huge difference too. If there are, then you have to be able to drill from the top all the way through them...or insert the wire above them.

Frank

THanks for the response guys. Its the living room with drywall. Mywife would flip if I ripped out the dry wall. Is there anoter way? I hope so. Anyone here with a projector setup that doesnt run HDMI wire and power wire through the wall?

I think much more of a factor is whether there's an attic above or not. You still need to get the wire from the hole in the top plates of the wall across to where you want it in the room. If it's already drywalled and it's between floors, you have to rip out drywall to run it, most likely. If it's the top floor, you can go in the attic to run it.

It also depends on which way the joists run. If they run parallel to the way you need, a strong magnet and a steel chain work well. LSD sells a kit for this.

CJ

Here is another silly question, how do you get the power cord of your projector to the outlet if you dont have an outlet nearby? Is it safe to run an extension cord through the walls?

Do a search here or Google for "Powerbridge". Lots of threads. Also try the Dedicated Theater forum.

I can't believe I can finally post some "Before and After" pics. Long time in coming and I'm still only part way done with the basement. This is the kids area. Roughly 13.5 X 13.5.

Before

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/RTROSE_album/DSC00622.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/RTROSE_album/DSC00621-1.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/RTROSE_album/DSC00625.jpg

After

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/RTROSE_album/DSC03670.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/RTROSE_album/DSC03663.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/RTROSE_album/DSC03671.jpg

This room is for the kids and also serving as my temporary theater until I get the "real" theater done. Once completed this room will serve as the kids "hang out " room and will be for general TV viewing when I don't fire up the theater room.

Regards,

RTROSE

Is it safe to run an extension cord through the walls?

No, "nor is it legal".

Here's a video of as my home theater exists today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5tdPhaNAUY

and:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pnaf337YU0

After I blow out a wall and remodel my room, I plan on adding a CIH projection system. This is a 3-4 year plan (thanks to my daughters tuition). I have most of the equipment now, but will add 4 more speakers, a couple of amps, a screen and projector (Epson Pro Cinema 9500 UB is looking good) and some theater seating.

I created this 3D animation of how I'd like to set up a home cinema. The animation was created using Autodesk Inventor 3D software.

Keep in mind that this is in the early planning stages. Don't forget to watch in HD!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYMqREsioQo

This isn't a dedicated space, but it was challenging to install (concrete everywhere)...here's a before/after of my living room space:

Before:
http://www.virtualpj.com/images/HT%202.0/01.jpg

http://www.virtualpj.com/images/HT%202.0/02.jpg

After:
http://www.virtualpj.com/images/HT%202.0/03.jpg

http://www.virtualpj.com/images/HT%202.0/06.jpg

This isn't a dedicated space, but it was challenging to install (concrete everywhere)...here's a before/after of my living room space:

That is a SWEET place! What city is that out the window?

Frank

That is a SWEET place! What city is that out the window?

Frank

Downtown Chicago. :D

Thanks!

Pics got lost and I rebuilt my HT again, so here is an updated set of pics.

1 day into framing:
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq308/koach0425/DSCN0324.jpg

HT 1.0:
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq308/koach0425/ht1/DSCN0445.jpg

HT 2.0:
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq308/koach0425/ht3/DSCN0654.jpg

HT 3.0:
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq308/koach0425/completed/_MG_8326.jpg
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq308/koach0425/completed/_MG_8325.jpg
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq308/koach0425/completed/_MG_8321.jpg

Absolutely love your new setup. Using this as my inspiration. WAF was low until I showed her your setup and explained my vision. Thanks!!!

Did you consider other colors instead of tan/beige? The wife wants gray but I think combined with the black will make the room too dark.

I started with a finished room...kind of.

When I purchased the home.
http://forced347.home.comcast.net/~forced347/theater.jpg

Now
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u253/forced347/IMG_4286.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u253/forced347/IMG_4295-1.jpg

Poker area/fireplace
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u253/forced347/IMG_4321.jpg

Bar area
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u253/forced347/co.jpg

It's very rewarding to finally be able to contribute to these threads.

My before and after:

Before:
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs127.snc1/5448_835320948098_13754840_48268385_7419313_n.jpg

After:
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs463.snc3/25445_951986015368_13754840_52152807_2713096_n.jpg

Scubasteve,

Very Nice. I Like the stage design!

A question;
Which models of Klipsch speakers are you running?

Scubasteve,

Very Nice. I Like the stage design!

A question;
Which models of Klipsch speakers are you running?

Thanks, I'm using an older line of Reference models.

2x RF-5 (L+R)
1x RC-7 (center)
4x RS-3 (side and back surrounds)

I worked for a dealer back in 1999-2001 and I like this Reference line better than what Klipsch offers today. Some think they are more "harsh" but I like the dynamics. Of course, I'm 100% Movies/Video games. I do not do any critical music listening.

It's very rewarding to finally be able to contribute to these threads.

My before and after:

Before:
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs127.snc1/5448_835320948098_13754840_48268385_7419313_n.jpg

After:
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs463.snc3/25445_951986015368_13754840_52152807_2713096_n.jpg

What size is your screen and room? Very nice!

Before :

http://homepage.mac.com/dero72/HT01.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/dero72/HT02.jpg

After :

http://homepage.mac.com/dero72/HT54.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/dero72/HT58.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/dero72/HT64.jpg

Thanks, I'm using an older line of Reference models.

2x RF-5 (L+R)
1x RC-7 (center)
4x RS-3 (side and back surrounds)

I worked for a dealer back in 1999-2001 and I like this Reference line better than what Klipsch offers today. Some think they are more "harsh" but I like the dynamics. Of course, I'm 100% Movies/Video games. I do not do any critical music listening.

Scuba,
Excellent you have validated my choice. I never understood the Harsh comments either. I went in a similar direction: RF35's, RC7, Rs35s and have no regrets

some of these before and after pics are simply amazing

I love all these pics. Motivation!

And the After pics.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_2148.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_2157.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_2150.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_2155.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_2244.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_2245.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_2243.jpg
Colors: Wall: Valspar Royal Garnet, Accent and Ceiling: Oylimpic Black Magic, Trim: Oylimpic Victorian Pewter

Here is an update: I went front projection with 132" screen, painted drywall.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_2664.jpg
Riser
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_2662.jpg
Center channel speaker shelf
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_2657.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_2659.jpg
Panasonic PT-AE4000
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_2626.jpg
Screen shot: Avatar BD
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_2645.jpg
Screen Shot: Star Wars IV DVD upconverted 1080i
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_2649.jpg

Nice upgrade on the screen David. Is that the AE3000u or AE4000u?

What is the make and model of those chairs?

nice upgrade on the screen david. Is that the ae3000u or ae4000u?

ae4000u

What is the make and model of those chairs?

They are the ones Kmart sells. The brand is Essential Home. There is a thread on this forum about them.

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_021C123464620000B?vName=For+the+Home&cName=Media+Room&sName=View+All&prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3

Thanks.

this thread needs more posted...

Kind of before: (framing is already in)

http://www.frontiernet.net/~hotch/Basement/ESC_3905.jpg

After:

http://www.frontiernet.net/~hotch/Basement/ESC_5744.jpg

Build thread can be found here:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1183349

-Suntan

Terminator, Where did you get this sign at ?
Or did you make it ?

Terminator, Where did you get this sign at ?
Or did you make it ?

A very cool sign.. would also like to know:)

Terminator, Where did you get this sign at ?
Or did you make it ?

A very cool sign.. would also like to know:)

Check out this thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1062844

I made the sign myself using images from the site that is featured on the thread that is linked above. Pretty cool site with hundreds of logo images. I just used 4x6 photo paper and printed them out. Then I bought a cheap frame at Wal-Mart.
Most people make them full sheets of 8x11, but I wanted to feature more items so I thought making them smaller in a all in one frame would look better.

I guess I need to update my sign since my theater is no longer DLP. ;)

Before:

http://loughers.smugmug.com/photos/826145673_DdLhe-XL.jpg

http://loughers.smugmug.com/photos/826145687_sjPnH-XL.jpg

After:

http://loughers.smugmug.com/photos/882755485_ujwtB-XL.jpg

http://loughers.smugmug.com/photos/882755465_wepVN-XL.jpg

I'm at work now, and this is the only before pic I have on my work PC (I will swap it out later with a better before pic).

We bought our house (foreclosure) in 2008, gradually built up our foundation, extended gutters, other waterproofing methods...Now the basement is bone dry and almost finished.



http://i45.tinypic.com/2sa1ged.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/e96t1e.jpg

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I think that's a brilliant idea. I've planned on doing the same.

wow you did a heck of a job there panther. New theater looks great, especially considering the first picture.

I learned the majority of what I know from this Thread...I'm glad to share

Before:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5214792021_61895fb08f_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5214791977_dabf8cfd01_b.jpg


After:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5215384582_3bac4b2dcb_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5215384034_cea80674a0_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5087/5214791411_7f0d68545c_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5215384152_382e1d53f4_b.jpg


2nd Street Cinema
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1293768

Wow! What a sweet transformation of space. Very nice. Thx for sharing. Rocko. Love the front wall and the custom audio cabinet. You should be proud.

Awesome job to both Panther and Rocko.. I'm sure whoever used to live in your houses would have their jaws dropped if they saw the space now.

Rocko, I like how you hid the projector in there (and pole), while everything is still accessible.

Rocko, nice job!

Three questions:

1) What's the ceiling treatment above your seats?
2) I like how you mounted your projector. I assume that the other two holes are for ventilation? How's the sound level, and are you using supplemental fans at all?
3) Can you share where you got your bar stools. They look like just what I'm looking for.

Hope you're really enjoying it!

Thanks. The pole just fits in one of the corners.

Thanks. I picked up the 12"x12" ceiling tiles at Lowes. The tiles were painted to look like copper.

The projector sits on a shelf. I have the vents in the front and one on the side with the ceiling open above. I didn't install a fan, but everything seems to be ok. If you follow my link I have more pictures that shows this a little better.

Cool, thanks.

Would love a pointer to a source for those chairs! :-)

I found the stools at Target.

No kidding?! Great. I'll have a look.

I love looking at these threads. Maybe someday I can have an actual "dedicated" HT room. Maybe after I get back from this next deployment I will have enough for a room edition... lol

I love looking at these threads. Maybe someday I can have an actual "dedicated" HT room. Maybe after I get back from this next deployment I will have enough for a room edition... lol

Thank you for your service. We are all indebted to you, and I hope your dedicated theater plans go well!

Bump

Love these quick before-and-after posts. Panther, that's an incredible transformation!

Ours was a 13x9 basement office...

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x65/juanflaco/P1130312.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x65/juanflaco/FinishedRoom.png

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x65/juanflaco/P4050092-1.jpg

Angles are a little weird in the finished pics because the room is so damn small I can't shoot very well in there. Everything came out *mostly* straight though :)

Looks GREAT! Did you do the stretched fabric walls yourself, or did you have a contractor do it?

Looks GREAT! Did you do the stretched fabric walls yourself, or did you have a contractor do it?

Thanks, I did build the panels myself. Fabric is stretched and stapled over a 1x3 frame and velcro'd to the wall above and below a stained 1x6 poplar chair rail.

Nice. I'm thinking of doing something similar, at least where my speakers and stuff hide, so that I can get access in case I need to adjust/repair anything.

It's not quite done yet, but pretty close.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk319/IPTalaska/Theater-before-and-after.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk319/IPTalaska/Theater-shot-3.jpg

Thanks to everyone on this web site who spends the time to share their knowledge.

Before
213339
After
213340
After
213341
Bar Before
213342
Bar After
213343

A few more pics.

Before Staining
213353
After
213344

213346

213345

dude, that is some crazy nice wood work on the bar! Must have taken some time for all that trim. Looks great.

IPT,

Thanks. Four years to complete the entire basement.:eek: The bar was a project that spun out of control after I started. I wanted something simple but the perfectionist in me couldn't let it go. The trim wasn't the hard part it was the sanding and staining that took a lot of patience.

I'm thinking about upgrading my speakers and AVR alreay. Your set up looks great, how does it sound? What speakers/subs are you using?

IPT,
I wanted something simple but the perfectionist in me couldn't let it go.

I'm thinking about upgrading my speakers and AVR alreay. Your set up looks great, how does it sound? What speakers/subs are you using?

LOL - I hear you on the perfectionist thing! My g/f was getting all irritated at me saying "it doesn't even matter, you barely see it" when I was making sure things were level and so on. She may barely see it, I on the other hand knew I would be blinded by it. In all likelyhood the flaws is all I would see if I left them!

I have all Energy Speakers. LCR for the center, RC -30's on the front R and L, and RCR's for the rears. Snatched them up when they were blowing them out on clearance. I also just built a Rythmik 15" sealed HP (600 watts) 4 cu/ft Sub. Overall I really like the sound. I still need to tweak it some as I have yet to do any real calibration or even SPL testing. It has a great smooth but quite clear sound. I will likly add a second sub just because there are some real dead spaces in the room. Plus I like bass :).

So much inspiration from this thread. People need to realize that they can get a decent home theater experience with a tight budget. Go get 'em!

Excellent use of a small space Juanflaco! It looks spectacular.

Here's my work in progress before and after...

Here's my work in progress before and after...

Nice. But what is that wood on the floor? Not pressure treated? Or was that just for eye-balling purposes?

I was trying to figure out the dimensions of the room. I had alot of obstacles, duct work, main drain, water heater and the ejector pit. I marked off the area and decided the best I could do was an 11X24 theater.

Big ave

And yes, that was 2X6 pressure treated on the floor.

BEFORE:

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/6687/garagemovie022.jpg



AFTER:

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/30641_393625892189_733562189_4597050_6320810_n.jpg

SHMO

Here are some pics of my basement before I did the DIY renovation. It was a big, cavernous room that the previous owners finished, but didn't have a vision for a proper home theater. So the rear speakers were way up high in a top corner far from the seating area, and all hardware was up at the front of the room where you see the trunk and pillows stacked.

The project took 2 months without the fine tuning and I did most of the work myself in the evenings until I need some help to get it done in time for my son's birth.

After pictures to follow in the next post.

Here are the after pictures and links to step by step evolution.

DIY Home Theater (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37489013@N00/sets/72157612523404408/)

Also, here's the related project for a kegerator in the adjacent wine cellar:

Chest Freezer Kegerator Project (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37489013@N00/sets/72157622891307322/)

I guess thematically, you could call this a wife approved man cave.

very nice. where'd you order the custom blinds from?

Here are the after pictures and links to step by step evolution.

DIY Home Theater (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37489013@N00/sets/72157612523404408/)

Also, here's the related project for a kegerator in the adjacent wine cellar:

Chest Freezer Kegerator Project (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37489013@N00/sets/72157622891307322/)

I guess thematically, you could call this a wife approved man cave.

Very nice HT transformation, but you GOT to make a separate build thread to show in detail how you built that DIY kegerator system! That's sick awesome! Where did you come up with that idea?!

There are a lot of guys 'round these parts who have built/are building bars who would love to see the details of how you did that! You have most of the photos, and some explanation on your Flickr pages, but if you post them here I think you would have a lot of appreciative guys!

Ditto, I would love to install in my theater and split to my butler pantry!

Very nice HT transformation, but you GOT to make a separate build thread to show in detail how you built that DIY kegerator system! That's sick awesome! Where did you come up with that idea?!

There are a lot of guys 'round these parts who have built/are building bars who would love to see the details of how you did that! You have most of the photos, and some explanation on your Flickr pages, but if you post them here I think you would have a lot of appreciative guys!

I'll admit that it was partly an accidental design. I didn't quite know how to approach having a nice tap design that would fit in that narrow space. I also wanted to build my own kegerator for my homebrew.

I got some inspiration from the Micromatic forum dedicated to kegerators (http://www.micromatic.com/forum/us-en/kegerators-kegerator-kits-home/). Here's another good example on how to (http://www.micromatic.com/forum/us-en/kegerators-kegerator-kits-home/8186-my-new-draft-system-how-do.html).

I was lucky in that I had an open room behind the area where I wanted to put the taps. The freezer kegerator conversion is well documented in many places, but what I did that was a little different was the line cooling system and the simple oak plate, table, and copper drip tray.

I'll start a thread with a how-to when I have more time.

very nice. where'd you order the custom blinds from?

blindstogo.com

blindstogo.com

Thanks.

Before
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/Tonysfester/HT/DSCF2971.jpg



After
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/Tonysfester/HT/DSCF0244.jpg

Before:
http://i52.tinypic.com/2iky71t.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/15dmp3r.jpg

After:
http://i52.tinypic.com/i5118g.jpg

http://i55.tinypic.com/243ntbs.jpg

http://i55.tinypic.com/154axon.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/166jvd.jpg

VERY NICE! Love the colors with the contrasting woodwork?
What are the dimensions of this room? Looks like you made the very best of a fairly narrow room.

Thank you cuzed2,

The room is narrow in the back riser, 126" wide (10.5 feet), just enough room for the Berk 12011's. Front is better, 156" (13 feet). Length was 26 feet long, so plenty of room. Back row is 2 feet off the back wall.

RPA

You certainly made the best of it - again looks great.
I wish I had that problem of a 26' deep room :)

It looks great, but I must admit I cringe seeing a room that narrow without acoustic treatment.

Hi nathan_h,

Agree, I'm working on adding some wall panels at the first reflection and on the back wall. The soffits are fabric bottom, bass traps and I also have full bass traps and OC703 behind the screen wall. It sounds ok right now, but can be much better.

Thanks, RPA

Hi nathan_h,

Agree, I'm working on adding some wall panels at the first reflection and on the back wall. The soffits are fabric bottom, bass traps and I also have full bass traps and OC703 behind the screen wall. It sounds ok right now, but can be much better.

Thanks, RPA

Excellent job hiding the treatments that are there. I'll bet the first reflection panels will help even more.

Here is my new basement. 60 inch pioneer elite, paradigm monitor speakers, hsu Vtf-15h subwoofer. Av rack on the right with an emotiva xpa3 and yamaha avr.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/theonegman/1.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/theonegman/1500579c.jpg

Nice and clean I like it.
Well Done!!

I wonder if that wall is longing for a screen, and PJ :)

Oh it will as soon as the elite dies. I just spent too much money on it three years ago to put up a pj now. I guess that's one of the benefits of a drop ceiling :) a pj would be a easy install.

I like the way you think...

This is a fun thread that I haven't seen before. Even though I'm not 100% complete, here's my submission:

Before (as if it wasn't obvious):
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3477/3256254912_0b2bde51ca.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3467/3256257912_9735c30e20.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/3256254396_a7a3c6716b.jpg

After:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5314/5903799096_e7fc7fcbc1_z.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5226/5749838046_65d24f5dfd_z.jpg

Before:

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l606/ctviggen/PICT0885.jpg

Another:

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l606/ctviggen/PICT0884.jpg

Another:

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l606/ctviggen/PICT0883.jpg

After:

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l606/ctviggen/PICT5368-1.jpg

Another:

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l606/ctviggen/PICT5473.jpg

Another:

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l606/ctviggen/PICT5370.jpg

Final one:

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l606/ctviggen/PICT5369.jpg

Very nice pictures all!! Keep'em coming!! :)

Before:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6051766650_0e537da491_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6051212523_8d7d3a9efc_z.jpg

After:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6051777660_c4c06091db_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6079/6051775508_5577fb2511_z.jpg

Looking good.

Very Clean - I like it !!!

Buff,

Your room is awesome! Well done. My wife would also love it.

Here are some before and after's of the Bridge:

http://mysite.verizon.net/greighn01/p1010007.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/greighn01/photo85[1].jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/greighn01/p1010009z.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/greighn01/photo90[1].jpg

-Gary.

That room is sweet! Looks like the starship enterprise!

That room is sweet! Looks like the starship enterprise!

funny....exactly what popped into my head when i saw it.
Great pics guys!!

benito

No matter how many times I see these photos of the "bridge" I am impressed with each viewing. I'm not crazy about the "fashionable come/go" nature of themes. However this is one that is timeless, one I would really like to live with!! :)

I've always been of fan of themed basements... But you always want to think about resale :)

Here are a couple of before and after pictures.

Walls are fake wood paneling - prepped them thoroughly, primed 3 coats and painted.
Ceiling was 2x4 white tiles. Faced them with Ceilume Stratford Black tiles
Carpet from Lowes
I don't have the picture for the front half of the room. Front wall is painted black with a 120" Elite ezFrame series CineWhite.

Before:

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z354/owensjp/DSC_0179.jpg

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z354/owensjp/empty_theaterplusdog.jpg

After:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/bigmouthindc/Ds%20Theater/IMG_0076.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/bigmouthindc/Ds%20Theater/DSC04037.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/bigmouthindc/Ds%20Theater/DSC04060.jpg

Very elegant and clean looking. I really like it. Should have had the dog pose in your after shot.

VERY Nice - The styles and colors really flow together!!

I think I found my new paint scheme when I remodel in the spring. Very classy and I like how the paint matches the panels. Well done!

I finished my basement years ago, so i don't have real "before" pics. but here you go anyway.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj126/glend123/basement/106.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj126/glend123/photobucket-3257-1322763627385.jpg

Awesome transformation.

Same room before and after the remodel:


http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc445/frohlich12/P1010119.jpg

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc445/frohlich12/P1010112.jpg


http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc445/frohlich12/P1020959.jpg

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc445/frohlich12/P1020946.jpg

Here's a few photos of the before and after.


http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/1574/dsc02929copy.jpg

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/5162/dsc04661w.jpg

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/5467/dsc04662f.jpg

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1008/dsc02927copy.jpg

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/2408/dsc04676w.jpg

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/6825/dsc02933copy.jpg

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/7682/dsc04621t.jpg

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/6821/dsc02928copy.jpg

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/4396/dsc04658qo.jpg

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/2641/dsc02938copy.jpg

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/953/dsc04625l.jpg

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/4962/dsc04628v.jpg

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/1521/dsc05094n.jpg

Very low budget but very happy with it.

Very low budget but very happy with it.

Very nice! I love the 3d glasses all lined up in a row :) How is the 3D on your Sony?

Glad you like 3D Glasses i had no were to put them so i just drilled some holes in the shelves i built.

The 3D output on the Sony works great. i was a little worried ! it wouldn't have the signal strength for the blue-jean cat-2 25ft HDMI cable i had bought. its a long distance for a budget receiver but it all works with no drop outs at all.

The bar still needs some TLC still waiting on some materials for that project should be done end of January. will post pics when done

I'll play.
Before:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t83/mndwgz/4360/LR.jpg

http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab294/mndwgz1/Quialwoods%20July%20and%20August%20Pictures/P1030185.jpg

After:
http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab294/mndwgz1/4360%20October/P1030703.jpg

I'll play.

Nice! Love the glass wall. On the left, there's a glass shelf with three bottles on it. What was the source for that shelf? I need something similar. Thanks!

Nice! Love the glass wall. On the left, there's a glass shelf with three bottles on it. What was the source for that shelf? I need something similar. Thanks!

Ikea Linjal, http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50201874/ You're welcome.

Ikea Linjal, http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50201874/ You're welcome.

Perfect! Thanks again.

Before:

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z354/owensjp/DSC_0179.jpg

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z354/owensjp/empty_theaterplusdog.jpg

After:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/bigmouthindc/Ds%20Theater/IMG_0076.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/bigmouthindc/Ds%20Theater/DSC04037.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/bigmouthindc/Ds%20Theater/DSC04060.jpg


very very impressive! may I know the dimension of the room and the size of the screen sir?

3 months later

wow, those rooms are awesome.. so most of you guys built them yourselves?
you guys are professional builders? must be, I can't even build a pencil case! LOL
what are some of the prices for these builds?

Ha, that's a can of worms :) Prices will range widely depending on the sort of finished materials you select. I think most of the guys on this forum do end up building much of their projects themselves and many of us (me included) are weekend hacks and not "professional builders". This forum is a great resource to learn and the people here are more than happy to help!

Of course, it comes down to having the time and perseverance to tackle these large projects yourself. In most cases, these projects take most of us 2-3 years from start to finish. For me, it took 2 1/2 years working most weekends and 1 or 2 weeknights every week. It's hard to find the necessary time with a family. It's fun but does get tiring over such a long period of time.

Here's a video of as my home theater exists today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5tdPhaNAUY

and:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pnaf337YU0

After I blow out a wall and remodel my room, I plan on adding a CIH projection system. This is a 3-4 year plan (thanks to my daughters tuition). I have most of the equipment now, but will add 4 more speakers, a couple of amps, a screen and projector (Epson Pro Cinema 9500 UB is looking good) and some theater seating.

I created this 3D animation of how I'd like to set up a home cinema. The animation was created using Autodesk Inventor 3D software.

Keep in mind that this is in the early planning stages. Don't forget to watch in HD!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYMqREsioQo

I bet those JL gothams rock the house.I've owned alot of JL subs and amps in different car audio setups and they always pound especially the W7's i got back in 2000 when they first came out.Know i'm out of car audio i'm giving home audio a shot,but these gotham's seem to be really exspensive.Besides directly from JL audio where can you find the gotham setups?

We bought a new home with a little media room. After some of paint, plenty of cable fishing, some acoustic panel treaments and furniture, I'm a happy camper.

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/972/pc301648.jpg

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/7018/p1202116.jpg

We bought a new home with a little media room. After some of paint, plenty of cable fishing, some acoustic panel treaments and furniture, I'm a happy camper.

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/972/pc301648.jpg

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/7018/p1202116.jpg

Whoa, I love the architecture. Small room but absolutely perfect.

nice

Before:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m45/msujdog/Basement/IMG_9253-1.jpg


After:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m45/msujdog/Basement/DSC_0890.jpg


Before:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m45/msujdog/Basement/P12010076.jpg

After:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m45/msujdog/Basement/DSC_0912.jpg

Before:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m45/msujdog/Basement/IMG_9253-1.jpg


After:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m45/msujdog/Basement/DSC_0890.jpg


Before:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m45/msujdog/Basement/P12010076.jpg

After:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m45/msujdog/Basement/DSC_0912.jpg

I love those upper cabinets above the TV. They look very cosmopolitan! I'm also a sucker for ping pong.......great game. I like the dark beadboard paneling......NICE touch!

Whoa, I love the architecture. Small room but absolutely perfect.

Hehe, I feel the same way, and thank you! :)

Before:

After:

Before:

After:


+1 for the U2 360 Blu-ray!

+1 for the U2 360 Blu-ray!

Nice eye! Yes, that indeed is a great Blu-Ray disc. Even better was seeing them in person in East Lansing this last summer for the 360 Tour.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/pyro383/Basement/home91.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/pyro383/Basement/IMG_1217.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/pyro383/Basement/IMG_1215.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/pyro383/Basement/IMG_1221.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/pyro383/Basement/IMG_1222.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/pyro383/Basement/IMG_1227.jpg

Great space, and that last screen shot is most impressive !!

Well done pyro!
Killer

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/huskerfan62/mancave/IMG_0132.jpg
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/huskerfan62/mancave/IMG_0178.jpg


http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/huskerfan62/mancave/IMG_0358.jpg
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/huskerfan62/mancave/IMG_0181.jpg

[IMG]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/pyro383/Basement/IMG_1227.jpg
Thats the same desktop background I use. You must be cool :)

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii250/Sands_at_Pier147/The%20Rouge%20Theater/RougeTheaterPreConstruction.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii250/Sands_at_Pier147/The%20Rouge%20Theater/IMG_3489.jpg