3-6-16 update:
Well we are finally done and enjoying our home theater: final images
Enjoy!
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link to full album start to finish: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.938520375808.1073741827.32702998&type=1&l=6f3ac9759f
update 1-1-16: carpet in.. sound system in.. chairs in... almost done. projector gets mounted tonight... SEE NEWEST POST AT BOTTOM FOR LATEST PICS
update (12/29/15) see bottom of page for latest post and update.. Almost Done!
Hello all, this is my first post and first attempt at a true* home theater. I have always enjoyed the theater experience and my living rooms have always been my theater and were always good quality for that aesthetic. However, I have the opportunity and the space to build my first dedicated theater. The best space in my house is my third floor/attic space. I would consider it a budget project. will be doing most of the handy work myself along with a contractor friend.
update (3/29/15):
Just finished the demo part of the project. below are some pics. Room is ready for electrician to come in next week and start wiring and lighting. Excited for that. Some changes to the ideas for projector and screen etc. Probably going with the Sony hw55es, Really loved the look of the Sony projectors when demoing them. And appreciate the manual/dynamic iris of the 55es over the 40es. Screen size is going to be 112" 2.35:1 Carada (probably, and probably Classic cinema white 1.0) Still a couple months away from all of that but its exciting getting this far. The plaster removal you see in the pics was an interesting week long experience. but it will be worth it to be able to run wires and have a clean look.
Room will be a dark red and black themed room, with blackout curtains and a completely controlled environment on the third floor. Very quiet up there which is nice. The screen will hang from the angled wall with some clever mounting opposite the window dormer. Viewing distance is between 9-10ft. Projector will sit in the dormer shown shelf mounted.
We are getting two recessed lights in the ceiling, and a over the stairs light but below the half wall so it can be left on without too much effect on the screen when we have guests. Will have an update once electric is in...
Room info:
14' x 15' with low 6' 8" ceilings
Room will be black and red themed with dark grey carpet. light controlled.
Planned gear:
Projector: Sony 55es ceiling mounted
Screen: 108" Carada Classic Cinema White 2.35:1
Audio: Onkyo 646 receiver w/ Pioneer Andrew Jones 5.1 Speaker system (with floor standing fronts)
Sources: DirecTV, AppleTV, PS4"
Well we are finally done and enjoying our home theater: final images
Enjoy!
link to full album start to finish: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.938520375808.1073741827.32702998&type=1&l=6f3ac9759f
update 1-1-16: carpet in.. sound system in.. chairs in... almost done. projector gets mounted tonight... SEE NEWEST POST AT BOTTOM FOR LATEST PICS
update (12/29/15) see bottom of page for latest post and update.. Almost Done!
Hello all, this is my first post and first attempt at a true* home theater. I have always enjoyed the theater experience and my living rooms have always been my theater and were always good quality for that aesthetic. However, I have the opportunity and the space to build my first dedicated theater. The best space in my house is my third floor/attic space. I would consider it a budget project. will be doing most of the handy work myself along with a contractor friend.
update (3/29/15):
Just finished the demo part of the project. below are some pics. Room is ready for electrician to come in next week and start wiring and lighting. Excited for that. Some changes to the ideas for projector and screen etc. Probably going with the Sony hw55es, Really loved the look of the Sony projectors when demoing them. And appreciate the manual/dynamic iris of the 55es over the 40es. Screen size is going to be 112" 2.35:1 Carada (probably, and probably Classic cinema white 1.0) Still a couple months away from all of that but its exciting getting this far. The plaster removal you see in the pics was an interesting week long experience. but it will be worth it to be able to run wires and have a clean look.
Room will be a dark red and black themed room, with blackout curtains and a completely controlled environment on the third floor. Very quiet up there which is nice. The screen will hang from the angled wall with some clever mounting opposite the window dormer. Viewing distance is between 9-10ft. Projector will sit in the dormer shown shelf mounted.
We are getting two recessed lights in the ceiling, and a over the stairs light but below the half wall so it can be left on without too much effect on the screen when we have guests. Will have an update once electric is in...
Room info:
14' x 15' with low 6' 8" ceilings
Room will be black and red themed with dark grey carpet. light controlled.
Planned gear:
Projector: Sony 55es ceiling mounted
Screen: 108" Carada Classic Cinema White 2.35:1
Audio: Onkyo 646 receiver w/ Pioneer Andrew Jones 5.1 Speaker system (with floor standing fronts)
Sources: DirecTV, AppleTV, PS4"
