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post #241 of 1328
6/28/06 at 7:20am
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Randy - did you happen to find that article?

I'm interested on any views of whether I should just leave gap as a gap or use Green Glue, or use some insulation.

Those 3' x 1.5" bass platforms each have 2.5 bags of sand (125ibs) and 2 - 4"x8"x16" solid blocks so I estimate about 250lbs of weight each - I doubt they are going to move - so I'm probably over thinking

It ain't moving! But, if you have scraps of insualtion it certainly isn't going to hurt anything. GG is too runny to fill the gap I would think. I anchored treated wood to the floor and then anchored the stage to those, so mine certainly isn't moving. I think I have 14 bags of sand in mine...
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post #242 of 1328
6/28/06 at 8:54am
Mark - I will look for that article tonight when I get home from work. I agree with Jerrod that the GG would probably be too runny - it will probably sink to the bottom.
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post #243 of 1328
6/28/06 at 3:06pm
Found the article - yes, put some fiberglass insulation into the gaps between the drywall and the stage framing. Also, in your case, between the gaps in the different de-coupled sections you have.
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post #244 of 1328
6/28/06 at 4:35pm
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Randy - Thanks will do that.

Out of interest what article are you referencing.

Cheers,
Mark
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post #245 of 1328
6/28/06 at 6:34pm
The article is in Home Theater Builder magazine, issue 1.4, April 2003, titled "DIY: Can your environment 'upstage' your equipment?" by Dennis Erskine.

Let me know if you need something else from it.

Randy
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post #246 of 1328
6/28/06 at 8:39pm
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Was doing some surfing tonight looking for this article - didn't find it but found this interesting DE interview
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post #247 of 1328
6/29/06 at 6:13pm
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Here a a few Sketchup Renderings of the basic look I'm going for.




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post #248 of 1328
6/29/06 at 8:36pm
I love it! I plan to do a bar in the back of my theater too. I think it lends better to larger groups especially during sporting events.
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post #249 of 1328
6/29/06 at 9:18pm
Panels like that will be cool looking!
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post #250 of 1328
6/29/06 at 9:44pm
Yeah, I like the panels, similar to what I want to do for my bar.

Drew
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post #251 of 1328
6/30/06 at 6:02am
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Thanks Guys, at moment the acoustic panels are shown as 2 - 3' wide but I think I'll go with 3 - 2' panels.

For ceiling/Soffits going for a Red (like Behr Ruby Ring - S-G-150)......need to decide on panel fabric and whether to paint or wallpaper above the panelling.

And got my bonus thru today so going to be on a spending spree today
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post #252 of 1328
6/30/06 at 10:07am
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Well the money didn't stay in bank for long.

I've ordered
- Ascend 340 SE Front Left, Center and Right
- HSU STF-2 Subwoofer
- Axiom QS8 Surrounds
- Oppo OPD971H
- Cables

Still to purchase Denon AVR2807 (going to see if local BB will do a deal) and APC J10BLK (looking for someone who has the Black version).

Its dry now in VA so will be off to HD later to get the lumber to finish stage and start on proscenium but off to beach on Saturday so don't expect toooo much progress.
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post #253 of 1328
6/30/06 at 10:21am
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Here is view showing 3 panels in the HT area......I think this looks better that the 2 panels (in post #247)

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post #254 of 1328
6/30/06 at 11:05am
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Thanks Guys, at moment the acoustic panels are shown as 2 - 3' wide but I think I'll go with 3 - 2" panels.

For ceiling/Soffits going for a Red (like Behr Ruby Ring - S-G-150)......need to decide on panel fabric and whether to paint or wallpaper above the panelling.

And got my bonus thru today so going to be on a spending spree today

Congrats!!

We went red for the soffits too Behr Chianti... just finshed the last of the painting last night!

Oh, and HD has BEHR paint w/ a $6 rebate going right now.

(And Lowes has carpet/flooring at 20% off).

Man those 2-inch panels are gonna be skiiiiny!
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post #255 of 1328
6/30/06 at 11:15am
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Steve - thanks for pointing out my typo

I saw that HD paint offer so will be getting some over weekend - will look at what Lowes has on offer for carpet for was thinking of stearing clear of HD & Lowes as they seem to mess up a bit.
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post #256 of 1328
6/30/06 at 12:48pm
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Just ordered my APC J10BLK

Just the Denon AVR2807 to sort now
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post #257 of 1328
6/30/06 at 2:30pm
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- Oppo OPD571H
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You did mean the OPDV971H? Did you buy it direct from Oppo Digital? I was going to order mine in a week or so after my vacation.

Drew
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post #258 of 1328
6/30/06 at 3:32pm
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You did mean the OPDV971H? Did you buy it direct from Oppo Digital? I was going to order mine in a week or so after my vacation.

Drew

Yeah, just a typo.....ordered direct from Opp....everywhere semed to be same price + shipping so thought may as well go direct to Oppo
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post #259 of 1328
7/3/06 at 6:40am
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I finished the stage and started building the proscenium framing on Sunday. However I need to bevel the sides and a standard circular saw was proving a challenge so things have come to a halt while I invest in a table saw.....hopefully pick one up from Lowes or HD later today.
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post #260 of 1328
7/3/06 at 10:45am
You can't go wrong with a table saw. I would recommend Rigid as their warranty cannot be beat.

Drew
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post #261 of 1328
7/3/06 at 11:54am
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I ended up buying a B&D Firestorm 10" Table saw.......was $159 plus get a $25 rebate.

Cheers,
Mark
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post #262 of 1328
7/3/06 at 7:10pm
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Final piece of equipment ordered - Denon AVR 2807 - I got Best Buy/Magnolia to do a competitor match (well not a full match) but enough not to have to buy via a non-Denon authorised Dealer.

Just got to finish the room now to install it all in
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post #263 of 1328
7/5/06 at 12:44pm
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I saw that HD paint offer so will be getting some over weekend - will look at what Lowes has on offer for carpet for was thinking of stearing clear of HD & Lowes as they seem to mess up a bit.

I was pretty happy with the purchase and install of my carpet from HD ordered at the Fair Lakes store here. Though they were the only ones who had anything close to the color/design I wanted for my theater carpet.
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post #264 of 1328
7/5/06 at 1:23pm
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I was pretty happy with the purchase and install of my carpet from HD ordered at the Fair Lakes store here. Though they were the only ones who had anything close to the color/design I wanted for my theater carpet.

Its probably hit or miss depending on who measures the carpet and the local installers. My HD install went fine (good installers), WHEN they brought the carpet. It took 8 weeks for one room and some stairs to get it right.

Bud
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post #265 of 1328
7/6/06 at 8:26pm
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Been slow (or more accuratly no progress)......a word of caution to others doing their own taping/mudding/sanding. I think I've done some serious damage to my neck/shoulders. Been in a fair bit of pain that hasn't been getting better.....thought resting would help but NO! So looks like I need to go and see a back specialist. Will try to get some more done this weekend but not going to push my luck.

My APC J10 arived today along with my 703 from Bryan. Stupid FedEx put all the boxes directly outside the garage and didn't knock! My wife nearly ran over them. Thankfully we have the rear sensors!

My Ascends are on back order for 3 weeks, which wouldn't be too bad if the Axioms were not shipped same day as ordering......my concern is not being able to try them together within 30 days return policy!

Mark
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post #266 of 1328
7/6/06 at 10:30pm
Mark -

I'm with you on the back pain. I'm still sanding the walls and have been putting off the ceiling for just that reason. The walls are kicking my butt as it is. I'm able to finish sand one wall a day...I can only imagine how long the ceiling will take when I have to start working over my head again.

I'm also going with QS8's for surrounds in all 4 spots (7.1) Let us know what you think of them once you fire them up!

Kevin -
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post #267 of 1328
7/7/06 at 7:50am
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Kevin - I think my problem was because I had 6 solid days (I took weeks vacation) of taping/mudding/sanding....it was good to get out of the way but paying for it now. I used a sanding pole and think its was probably a combination of preasure required and the back & forth motion.

For now I'm going with a 5.1 but wired for 7.2. My problem is no wall directly behind so only option is in-ceiling or I could use ceiling mounted QS4's.

Cheers,
Mark
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post #268 of 1328
7/7/06 at 9:09am
Mark, Mega doses of Ibuprofin or Alieve. Steam room, Do some stretching and Get a chair massage at Dulles town center. Not the one where you sit in the chair but the one where you get a back massage by a young lady.

It might not help but it will take your mine off the problem for 40 minutes.
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post #269 of 1328
7/7/06 at 9:47am
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Been slow (or more accuratly no progress)......a word of caution to others doing their own taping/mudding/sanding. I think I've done some serious damage to my neck/shoulders. Been in a fair bit of pain that hasn't been getting better.....thought resting would help but NO! So looks like I need to go and see a back specialist. Will try to get some more done this weekend but not going to push my luck.

Man, I know this one well. That is hard work, and when you are not use to do that type of thing, it can dang near kill ya. I did it about a decade ago on a basement project I had in a former house (actually in Leesburg, VA -- just down the road from you). Turned out great, but man it is a ton of work.
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post #270 of 1328
7/7/06 at 10:12am
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Mark, Mega doses of Ibuprofin or Alieve. Steam room, Do some stretching and Get a chair massage at Dulles town center. Not the one where you sit in the chair but the one where you get a back massage by a young lady.

It might not help but it will take your mine off the problem for 40 minutes.

Knowing my luck I'd get some old geezer

I'll have to keep a look out for a 'tottie' (British slang for a hot chick) - got prime excuse to have a young thing giving me a massage

Cheers,
Mark
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