Project Man Cave

Finally I have a chance to customize the basement. Hopefully the space will turn in to a place that I NEVER want to leave. The basement was pretty much completed when we got it. So there's a limit on how I can run the wires. Hopefully I don't have to tear down the whole basement.

(I'm not what you would call a handy person. So this is not a DIY project. This is pay and stand around project)

What's on the list are:
-Custom bar
-Gaming area (62"TV)
-Theater area (82" DLP TV (for sports), 100"-120" projector)
-Karaoke area (its not for me)
-2 Pool tables (1 pocket, 1 carom)
so far that's what on the list. I'll get in to more details as the project move along.


First thing to be complete is the custom BAR.

-Granite counter top
-Wine rack
-Kegerator
-Fridge
-Microwave
-TV

Here are some pics....






(that's not me in the pic, I just stand around and ask annoying questions =) )

Actually I was pondering the same thing.

The thing that's a little unconventional about the space is that it will have a "KARAOKE" area. If I have it my way, a nice poker table it is. I do definitely need a TV for the american idols wannabe area. Can't imagine singing while looking at the 100"+ screen. And I will be using a different speakers set up for this area. There's no way some vocal is gonna go trough my HT speakers.

I was thinking to put the 62" in the karaoke space and use it for casual sports viewing (espn is a religion). For the projector I will use it for movies and gaming and occassional big game (ie: saints beat down of NE). I'm still a little icky about using the projector for gaming as of reading some of the reviews on this forum.
Please shed some lights on me about projector and gaming experiences, recommendation, and the do/don't.

-nick

Well, here's the thing. The more time I spend on this (evil) forum the more ideas I have. The more time I spend walking around the basement, the more things I want to do. So I don't think it'll be done anytime soon. Hopefully it won't be 3 years .

About the projector and gaming. Anyone have lagging issues and how's the lamp holding up?

While standing around today, I decide to rip the ceiling/wall to run all the speakers and any needed wiring cables to a centralize location. Was thinking to have everything to one spot (projector/xbox/BD/cable/ect..). Cut the wall, and build a rack. What I did was print out one of the rack picture built by one of the member (meegwell) and tape it on the wall. The contractors just look at me and shook their head.

Here are couple of pics of the progress today.




behind the bar looking out



and I was joking about this forum being EVIL.

So it's safe to guess that you got your xmas present early in November when hoodie Bill failed the 4th and 2yrd attempt. Still have that game on DVR. Will love to play it again as a pregame if the Colts make it to the Superbowl this year.
Not a Colts fan, but a Manning fan. Love the way he run the offense.
I'm a Chicago fan. Chicago; where QB goes to die.

you can keep Breath Farth ....I'm from Chicago, anytime I hear that name it make me hate cheese. How about sending over AP or Rice.
I'm planning to have a custom NFC NORTH mats of the GB/Lions/Vikes right at the bar entrance so I can step on them EVERYDAY....
"bitter talk from a bitter Chicago fan" ...sad

slowly taking shape


making room for the kegerator and microwave..

Anh He came in my dream and said "In my name, build an Ark". I was still half asleep...
So, I build an ARCH.




Yea, this is the part I put down the camera and help.


voila.

Happy with the progress so far. Started on Tuesday.

Didn't want to start a new thread for this question. Hopefully someone can help.

I have a HTPC with regular component out and 1 HDMI out. Here's what I'm trying to do. I'm running the HPTC's hdmi to a switcher that will be out to a Plasma, and the other to the Projector. I'm able to get the audio out from the Plasma to one of the receiver ( i have 2 receivers), thus using the surround sound in that room.
Here's where I'm a little lost. I took a look at all the HD projectors on projectorpeople and all of them are listed as "no outputs", not for audio. All they have are the component/hdmi inputs.
I want to hook the speakers in the projector room to the other receiver. How can I achieve this?
From the HTPC, I can't use both audio out and HDMI out at the same time. It have to be one or the other. And remember the 1 HDMI out from the htpc is to the hdmi switcher.

Thanks,

Anyone?
Need to figure this out soon. I'm about to break the wall and run all the wires...

I have no problem running audio from the tv. The projector is the problem. There's no audio output on a projector.

You Kegerator question:

I purchased a Kenmore kegerator. Read great reviews on it and it's very well priced. I haven't hook the kegerator up yet. It look pretty solid (well, it should). Will let you know more after hooking it up.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...00010000100600

thanks RTROSE;

That's exactly what I was thinking. But I do need to convert an HDMI to an audio component due to the fact that my receiver doesn't have HDMI inputs. I'm contemplating of getting a new one with HDMI inputs. I'm currently using the Yamaha HTR-5890 and HATE to see it retire early.

How do you figure out if your TV output is only to channel or full 5.1? My old 62" samsung DLP seem to have full surrounds when I use its audio out option.
I have a Sharp Aquos 60" LCD but haven't hook it up yet. Is there a way I can find out if it's 5.1?

I'm having a hard time deciding weather or not to get a new receiver. I love the HTR-5890 and I think it still doing an excellent job. Hate to see it retired. It's hard to justify spending the money on a new receiver that the only different is basically their HDMI options.