Cantinflas home theater

[cantinflas]

it took me exactly one year, but man was it worth it
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[SeanMF]

Wow....worth it in deed. I think I have a new favorite on here. Great job!

[Fors*]

Yeah, you could say that again. You did a fantastic job!

Perhaps you could list your gear in your gallery or in a post. I would love to see what you have!

[dvs1270]

wow!! can't wait until our house is done.

[Scooby Blu]

Worth it indeed! Real nice!

[vega2K]

Originally Posted by cantinflas

it took me exactly one year, but man was it worth it

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Fantastic set-up! I assume you did it yourself which, at least to me, always adds a level of respect and genuineness. I really like your entrance. The popcorn machine and concession stand display and old Mexican movie star (I assume their not pictures of your family ) framed pictures really add to the theater feel! You know a Cantinflas movie poster would really be a nice touch!!!

Are those kids seating I see directly behind the curtain? If they are, where did you get them - they look leather-like and I know my three kids would love something like that. Congrats!

[cantinflas]

Yeah, you could say that again. You did a fantastic job!

Perhaps you could list your gear in your gallery or in a post. I would love to see what you have!
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Yeah I forgot to mention my stuff.
First of all I am a very frugal shopper. I was lucky enough to find most of my stuff either used or on clearance.

Homemade screen 92" 16:9 black out cloth with black velvet border. I recently made some masks for the 2:35 widescreen movies that simply stick on with magnets.

Sanyo plv60 720p projector. The image is superb! - bought new from b&H
Yamaha rxv1800 receiver floor model at BB $650
carver TFM45 amp for front speakers bought for $230 local pawn shop
Polk audio LSI9's bought used at pawn shop for $350.
Speakercraft AIM ONE LCR center channel speaker bought at local pawn shop for $180.00
Polk audio tsi100 rear speakers- circuit city liquidation sale $139.00
Buttkicker LFE300 kit for seats $199.00 winter sale
monster HTS1600 power conditioner $60.00 clearance best buy.
Kmart home theater seating. One two arm chair Sale $220.00
3 one arm chairs on sale for $199.00 each
front row Meijer gaming chairs for kids $24.00 on sale
Popcorn machine-garage sale $100.00 it was mint

I did everything myself including electrical, paint, wallpaper ceiling,flooring. Actually the only thing I did not do is carpet the stage.

[kurtis21]

WOW!! With a theater that looks THAT GOOD...you need to take more than three pictures bro! Well c'mon already....start clicking that camera!!!

[Fors*]

We have the same projector and I use a 92" 16:9 manual screen, plus I use Polks (not as well as yours) and I also have a Buttkicker! Nice steals you got there for some of your goods (no pun intended... )

I think the PQ on this projector (with good light control, which I have and I see you have as well) looks awesome too.

Tell me more about the masks you use and how you made them? How big is the picture for 2.35:1 movies then?

[cantinflas]

Fantastic set-up! I assume you did it yourself which, at least to me, always adds a level of respect and genuineness. I really like your entrance. The popcorn machine and concession stand display and old Mexican movie star (I assume their not pictures of your family ) framed pictures really add to the theater feel! You know a Cantinflas movie poster would really be a nice touch!!!

Are those kids seating I see directly behind the curtain? If they are, where did you get them - they look leather-like and I know my three kids would love something like that. Congrats!

I actually do have a cantinflas poster and many more Mexican Actors from The Golden age of mexican theater. Actually the name of the theater is Epoca De Oro. I have a huge Pedro Infante poster also.

The front row are gaming chairs from Meijer. $24.00 on sale. I think currently they are like $30 or $35. I like those very much because they don't have speakers or anything.

[crazyBLUE]

Vary Nice Home Theater cantin . You've done A great job , the room looks like A great place to unwind & watch A Blu !

[igotcabada]

Great job! Incredible attention to detail! Very impressive

[igotcabada]

What are those seats in the front?? Pretty clever idea to get 2 rows of seating without building a riser

edit - just saw your response in an earlier post

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by igotcabada

What are those seats in the front?? Pretty clever idea to get 2 rows of seating without building a riser

It seems the front row is for the kids from my understanding.....very smart indeed!

[igotcabada]

Originally Posted by Fors*

It seems the front row is for the kids from my understanding.....very smart indeed!

Yeah those look nice for $35.. I might order one to see if I could maybe put a few up front on mine for those days there isn't enough seating to go around

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by igotcabada

Yeah those look nice for $35.. I might order one to see if I could maybe put a few up front on mine for those days there isn't enough seating to go around

Excellent idea....and I think my daughter (and eventually son) may really like them as well......mmmmmm

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Fors*

Excellent idea....and I think my daughter (and eventually son) may really like them as well......mmmmmm

O-no There goes that amp money !

[reallyagi]

Nothing better than watching a Cantinflas movie on Telemundo every holiday with tamales and some arroz con leche.

Cheers.

P.S. Nice setup

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

O-no There goes that amp money !

LOL....I think my "budget" could handle two of them.....$50 plus shipping....not too shabby. But I think I will wait it out...my daughter can't sit still for more than 10 minutes anyway.

[igotcabada]

Originally Posted by Fors*

LOL....I think my "budget" could handle two of them.....$50 plus shipping....not too shabby. But I think I will wait it out...my daughter can't sit still for more than 10 minutes anyway.

Just priced shipping, $35 total for one to my location