The "I Want it Done" Build Thread - Page 5

Nice case, I'll add that one to the short list. I started a thread over in the HTPC forum to get a critique on some budget components I picked out for a Plex/1080p/7.1 audio solution, check it out if you like:

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1455900/cheapest-1080p-7-1-htpc-for-plex-client

Cool! Glad to hear you like it. I had never heard of it but my brother turned me in to it. I actually already had an LG tv that had Plex built in, and since it had Netflix too it eliminates the need for the previous AppleTV solution I had in place. I am struggling getting streaming to my iPad working with MKVs by haven't played with it yet to figure it out.

Also, HTPC components arrived yesterday!

Haven't posted in awhile but have been making progress on a few fronts.

Rack - got trim up and pretty much done other than a few touch ups with black paint on the screw holes. I had to use screws because the trim is holding the fabric panels in place, so if they come off I need an easier way to take off the trim.

Wall Panels - finished the final panel I had been putting off due to the light switch in that area. Very happy with how it turned out.

HTPC - Built and installed using a Plex solution. It took a huge amount of time to get 7.1 surround sound working, I have a whole thread in other forums on that. Overall I am pretty happy with Plex but have some bugs to work out with the HTPC sleep mode/resume that seems to freeze up Plex. I bought an infrared PC power switch that should allow me to easily power on/off with a programmable IR command so hopefully that will resolve that problem. I also need to get a better storage solution - I have 100 movies on Plex and my 3TB hard drive is tapped. Need about 3TB more of storage and also 6TB to back it all up. That's alot to get organized so still thinking through it.

The iPhone photos are a little shaky on quality - I will probably be taking much higher ones with my DSLR & Tripod sometime in the future.

Installed 2" OC703 behind screen wall - both the back and the sides. Interestingly enough, I am now noticing my drop ceiling rattling in one spot from bass. This did not happen before and it was on a movie a I've watched several times (Top Gun opening sequence). I wouldn't have thought that this would have enhanced the bass but it seems to have done just that. I may need to fill some balloons with sand to weight down the drop ceiling & stop the rattle.

Next up is to run the Audussey calibration on my AVR - I haven't allowed myself to do it until all of the wall treatments are done, which they now officially are.

Overall, beyond some tweaking of some of the panels (stapling tighter, maybe cutting 1 or 2 down to fit better) and painting the screw holes in the trim of the rack; the theater side of the basement is DONE with construction. Total time around 1 year 7 months. The family room side still needs finish work done but it's mostly done; will hope to have that done by football season.