Well, I'm kicking around an idea that might get me thrown into the looney bin by my family.
A couple years ago I got the home theater itch and built my first room in the basement of my 100 yr old home. I didn't know how addicting the hobby would get. The problems I have can't be overcome though. Very low ceilings (under 7') and a nice support beam or pole always in the wrong place that can't be moved. I've dealt with it for a year or so, but I just can't make it work enough to be satisfied.
Here's the part that could get me committed: About 3 minutes from my house I happen to own a warehouse where I store equipment and stuff for a small business. Well, there's a smaller building attached to it that has never been used for the 7 yrs I've owned it......and I don't see that changing. It's about 40'x60' with 10.5' ceilings.
One of my friends jokingly said "You could make part of this into a theater, you live close enough too."
Hmmmmm.
So I'm coming here to ask 2 quick questions:
#1. What would be the optimal sized room for a theater if you had 10' ceilings? I'm thinking 18' x 30'? or 20' x 35'?
#2. Would it be completely nuts to have your theater away from your actual home? Honestly, I'm not 100% sold on the idea. But it would allow me a lot of space for the hobby!
Feel free to bash the idea, or call me nuts.....I won't take offense.
A couple years ago I got the home theater itch and built my first room in the basement of my 100 yr old home. I didn't know how addicting the hobby would get. The problems I have can't be overcome though. Very low ceilings (under 7') and a nice support beam or pole always in the wrong place that can't be moved. I've dealt with it for a year or so, but I just can't make it work enough to be satisfied.
Here's the part that could get me committed: About 3 minutes from my house I happen to own a warehouse where I store equipment and stuff for a small business. Well, there's a smaller building attached to it that has never been used for the 7 yrs I've owned it......and I don't see that changing. It's about 40'x60' with 10.5' ceilings.
One of my friends jokingly said "You could make part of this into a theater, you live close enough too."
Hmmmmm.
So I'm coming here to ask 2 quick questions:
#1. What would be the optimal sized room for a theater if you had 10' ceilings? I'm thinking 18' x 30'? or 20' x 35'?
#2. Would it be completely nuts to have your theater away from your actual home? Honestly, I'm not 100% sold on the idea. But it would allow me a lot of space for the hobby!

Feel free to bash the idea, or call me nuts.....I won't take offense.
