The "Illumination Theatre" Build / As of January 2013 NOW BEGINNING VERSION 2.0 Please come on in! - Page 4

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Originally Posted by 1000 

Quick question, what size screen did you put up, and how far away is the average seating distance from the screen ?

1000

1000, you got me right between my new posts lol! 120" screen 11' viewing distance.

Question number one is a general electrical code question!

(I know these are specific to state but does it sound ok or more of a no way!)

I would like to put some outlets in the second row bar. The bar is going to be free standing as I want the ability to re position it as necessary so I will not be able to run permanent romex from the existing circuit to the bar. Can i wire up the outlets in the bar to a three pronged cord (ie. computer power cord) and then plug that cord into an existing outlet in the room so kind of creating my own power strip?

Edit: Checked with electrician and this is ok

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Originally Posted by alittletank 


We get a lot of use from our second row bar. I'm sure you will love it when it's done.

Thats great! I am really looking forward to it.

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Originally Posted by 1000 

How are you finding 120" from that distance ? I'm going to be 9ft from mine and I'm tossing up 100" vs 120".. while I want as big as I can I don't want to be doing too much eye work from side to side..

1000

It's good I like it, I love 120" and if you sit closer I still wouldn't go smaller than 110." I have had the seating between 9-12' to test and for me nine was too close for anything but bluray and 10-11 seems perfect.

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Originally Posted by DavidK442 

Looks like you have done your homework for version 2. Some significant improvements in both room function and peformance. I think you will find the proper placement of your center channel behind an AT screen is the most noticable upgrade. I imagine you plan on building the false wall about two feet out from the front of the room. You might want to try pulling your sofa back half that distance. Sitting 10 feet from a 105" wide screen gives a 1.14 viewing ratio which isn't too crazy at all.
Good luck with the upgrade. Will be following along to see if that trim moulding actually makes it up.

Yes looking forward to having the sound come from the screen! I am going be a little tight with 18" to work with for the false wall but everything should fit! And yes I am moving the seating back about 8" which is far as i can go without the side speakers becoming past 90 degrees. That should put eyeballs to screen in our comfortable range, luckily we like up close! I will get the trim done I promise!

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Originally Posted by grubadub 

hey cheezit - just went through your thread from the start. great looking space...you've done a really nice transformation to the room. version 2; just can't leave well enough alone, huh? . i totally understand. i'm always looking for ways to improve my theatre. reading this forum can be very inspiring. where i work our motto/mission statement is "total customer satisfaction through continuous improvement". just substitute theatre for customer and there you go. keep up the good work. i'll be watching your room's development. very interested to see what you come up with for the spoonflower panels.

Thanks, yep gotta be improving cant help it! We already have some ideas for what movie posters we are going for on the panels. Will post them when I get to that phase!

And just so you all know i am serious here is the start of the bar!:

Making progress on the bar!

Pics in the phase one post 

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1309592/the-illumination-theatre-build-as-of-january-2013-now-beginning-version-2-0-please-come-on-in/60_60#post_22866333

Making progress hope to finish the bar tomorrow. I need to finish sanding and then paint and install trim work.

Here is the current state and also a quick mock up of the color scheme.

I am happy to report that Phase One was completed in time for the Superbowl and was a huge hit with the family, The difference in the feel of the room is amazing and much more of a dedicated space with the computer desk gone. Overall I am very satisfied with the outcome!

Please excuse the mess in the book case in the pictures, that will be going away with the start of PHASE TWO!

Question for all of you. Should I change my format for documenting Version 2 or maybe just start a whole new thread instead of trying to put it all in here like I am? I didn't receive any comments on my bar completion so I am thinking I did a really crappy job (J/K lol) or my thread is just not easy to follow. I am definitely going to have questions for the next phases and I want to ensure that I am making it easy and interesting for all of you to help me and follow along!

Any feedback is appreciated!

Ok I need to get moving on PHASE TWO and need some design ideas please!

So I know that I am going to be removing the Ikea bookcase and building some kind of shelf mount for the 5010. I am kicking around two ideas right now.

The first is to pretty much build something very similar to what Shawnwalters used in "Best Room In The House"

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1103417/best-room-in-the-house/120_60#post_15799561

The other thought is to build a shelf that is tucked up closer to the soffit that is just tall enough inside to accommodate the 5010 with a little breathing room and then since the intake and exhaust ports in the 5010 face the front maybe make a front cover for the box out of GOM with a hole for the lens? So basically not a HUSH box per say but still hide the projector except for the lens? Would the GOM breathe enough to not restrict the airflow?

I would appreciate any design input from all of you, I feel like I have some good ideas and then I see what some of you (Big etc..) come up with and it puts mine to shame!

I want to hopefully finalize the design over the weekend and start building on next Tuesday

Just placed my order on diysoundgroup for PHASE THREE, 3 SEOS Fusion 12 Tempests!!! I placed the order now so that the parts will arrive by the time I finish PHASE TWO!

Hey guys I am working on my PHASE TWO projector shelf design and need some input. Mostly I want to know if you all think I should just have the projector sitting on a shelf platform or make a low profile enclosure around it? I didn't get any response on my previous post about it. I am thinking I could build a box around it with an open front that is then covered with GOM/speaker cloth except for a hole for the lens. It seems like I could get away with this with the 5010 since the intake and exhaust are on the front but my two concerns are is the GOM un-restrictive enough for the airflow and even though the front would be open would 2 inches of clearance be enough around the rest of the exterior of the projector?

Here are some sketches of my idea's, the first picture is looking straight at the back wall and shows the addition of a wider third column to support the projector shelf in the middle of the existing two back wall columns.  The second is a side profile view of several different ideas. I have decided to go with the second from the left as I liked it better than the angled ones. The third and fourth give an idea of what the shelf would look like with the full enclosure. I have also included a picture of the back wall as a reference. Please let me know what you guys think!

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Originally Posted by DavidK442 


I like the shelf ontop of the column idea. Even though the intake and outlet are on the front why don't you play it safe and leave most of the top open. Looks like the shelf is high enough that you won't be able to see in the top but if not you could use your GOM there. I wouldn't use fabric on the front of the enclosure for a few reasons.
1) How are you going to cut the lens hole without making a mess?
2) There WILL be air restriction. Windows without bug screens pass alot more air than those with the screen in place and the GOM is much less open.
3) The GOM will act like an air filter and quickly collect dust on the inlet side.

Thanks for the response David! 

I had not even thought about the dust on the intake side! That alone is reason enough to leave the front open!

So now i am thinking I will expand on your idea and just build a removable box frame that will go over the projector and wrap it with GOM leaving the front open and uncovered. That way the sides and top will still allow some passive air circulation while looking like a solid box around the projector!

Thanks again!

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Originally Posted by rebelranger 

Maybe I missed it but are you using gold for your trim or black like the walls? Also paint, did you end up using all Mickey Mouse black? I read you used Mouse black for screen and ceiling and another dark brown for the walls but it all looks black.

rebel,

I am using Gold for all the main trim and soon the Crown molding. The gold I am using is a Spray paint and I like it a lot. I will be adding some other smaller trim in areas like between the bottom of the light tray and the walls that will be more of a semi gloss black. I did go all Mouse black, If you look at the pictures on the first page I did start out black in the front and brown in the back but I did not like the way it looked so I painted over the brown with black as well.

Thanks for the advice and checking my thread out Nick.

I have kind of gone out of order on my Phases since I couldn't wait to start work on my SEOS's! 

The more I thought about it I decided I will just build the new projector column/shelf and keep the projector exposed.  I was not worried about noise as much as just making it look clean.  I don't want to get into having to worry about exhausting/cooling and I don't want to cause any overheating problems either, so exposed it is!

Well I have been slow to update, I skipped Phase Two for now and finished Phase Three, completion of my SEOS speakers!

Here is a picture of them in a temporary setup until I finish Phase Two and Four (Projector shelf and false wall.)

These things sound absolutely amazing, the improvement over my Energy C-series speakers is just crazy! They are so clean and I hear amazing detail in things that I never heard before. I can't wait to get them properly positioned behind an AT screen!

For more details and construction pics take a look at my signature link to my build thread in the DIY speakers section.

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Originally Posted by NicksHitachi 

Stop teasin us current builders!

Your theater looks amazing wish i was close enough to see it in person!

Just trying to motivate! Thanks for the compliments Nick. I cant wait to get the AT screen up and see how it sounds with the speakers in their optimum position.

I just realized that I never updated my Phase 3 post for completion of my SEOS speakers which are absolutely amazing! Check out my signature for my build thread in the DIY section.

Picture with temporary setup until I finish the false wall and a comparison next to my Energy C-300.