Shadow's Home Theatre... - Blu-ray Forum

theshadow1234 · 03-27-2009, 01:46 PM

Started back in July 08 planning and just drawing out stuff on paper. Looking around on the forums and other very helpful sources on the net to get some ideas. I didn't even know how to use an electrical saw and measuring tape but I managed. I originally wanted this to be a gameroom, I was ready to build my own arcade, buy pool table, etc.. but being the movie lover that I am, I changed my mind very quickly. Especially when watching Blu-rays on a 60" Sony SXRD with to much reflection, light, etc.. hitting the screen , I told myself "I need more. I Need Better". So after 8 months of planning, building and spending, and some headaches and approvals from wifey, it all paid off.

Sorry about the bad quality of photos. .

110" Carada Screen Brilliant White with Frames I built using 2x4s covered with Fr701. Speakers and subwoofer are hidden.

A Little more light on this picture. A vent blows air the other way. Ceiling is White. Debating if I should paint it Black.

Closet. Still needs a little work.

Seat Reserved.

Blackout Drapes from Eclipse block the Light from hallway and downstairs. Does a great job!

2 Large windows that were modified to Block Light. A real pain to build but it was worth it.

Boiler Room to the right. Limited me about 5 more feet in seating distance. Notice the Attice door above to the right. Easy access to run all your cables and install the lighting.

Recliners. No Cup Holders. The Middle is a Sofa and believe it or not, the end recliners were 1 love seat! I cut them in half and seperated them into each end of the long sofa.

A little more light.

epson 6500

About 7' away from screen. It's quite an experience when your this close.

Twilight.

Scooby Blu · 03-27-2009, 01:51 PM

Very nice. I think I have that same comfy couch. Does it have a table that folds down ? Excellent Job man !

Fors* · 03-27-2009, 02:10 PM

Nice set-up. I like the way you worked around the obstacles in the room to maximize your viewing pleasure. Would be nice to see a list of all of your equipment. From what I can tell, those appear to be pretty small surrounds there by the couch. Is this your next area to improve upon? The aesthetics of the room are great however. Good job!

theshadow1234 · 03-27-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by forsberg21

Nice set-up. I like the way you worked around the obstacles in the room to maximize your viewing pleasure. Would be nice to see a list of all of your equipment. From what I can tell, those appear to be pretty small surrounds there by the couch. Is this your next area to improve upon? The aesthetics of the room are great however. Good job!

Yeah those are polk speakers. Using basic Satellite Speaker Stands. Other than the Okyo 805, I have some Polk Floors Speakers (60s) and I belive it's a Velodyne VX10 Subwoofer. I don't have that much sound quality as I would really like to have (Speakers). SOmething to upgrade on soon I guess.

brett_day · 03-27-2009, 02:29 PM

looks very nice shadow! very nice indeed

Lord_Lemon · 03-27-2009, 03:01 PM

Love the posters man. I want a Dark Knight and Terminator poster just like that.

crazyBLUE · 03-27-2009, 03:06 PM

Look's real nice shadow !

theshadow1234 · 03-27-2009, 04:31 PM

Thanks for the comments. The posters you can find cheap on the internet and frames you can by at Walmart. If you want more fancy frames, be prepared to spend $$$. I've send some go as high as $500.00+. Crazy.

Phil Taylor · 03-27-2009, 06:25 PM

Very nice looking HT there. I like your poster and acoustic wall treatments. Only thing I'd suggest is a darker color on the ceiling - do you notice light bounce from the screen on the ceiling?

theshadow1234 · 03-27-2009, 07:23 PM

Yes I do. But only on very Bright Images. Everything Neutral, it doesn't really bounce. But it doesn't really effect the picture or distract anyone when watching a movie. I would really like to paint it but painting a cieling was probably one of the first things i should've done when i painted the room. Wifey actually didn't want me to because it didn't "Blend In" with the rest of the cieling in the hallway and would look awkward. If this was a Dedicated Theatre Room then that would be a different story.

rickdeth · 03-27-2009, 09:55 PM

I really like this. Nice screen size.

03-27-2009, 01:46 PM	#1
theshadow1234 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:129 Blu-ray reviews:9	Shadow's Home Theatre... Started back in July 08 planning and just drawing out stuff on paper. Looking around on the forums and other very helpful sources on the net to get some ideas. I didn't even know how to use an electrical saw and measuring tape but I managed. I originally wanted this to be a gameroom, I was ready to build my own arcade, buy pool table, etc.. but being the movie lover that I am, I changed my mind very quickly. Especially when watching Blu-rays on a 60" Sony SXRD with to much reflection, light, etc.. hitting the screen , I told myself "I need more. I Need Better". So after 8 months of planning, building and spending, and some headaches and approvals from wifey, it all paid off. Sorry about the bad quality of photos. . 110" Carada Screen Brilliant White with Frames I built using 2x4s covered with Fr701. Speakers and subwoofer are hidden. A Little more light on this picture. A vent blows air the other way. Ceiling is White. Debating if I should paint it Black. Closet. Still needs a little work. Seat Reserved. Blackout Drapes from Eclipse block the Light from hallway and downstairs. Does a great job! 2 Large windows that were modified to Block Light. A real pain to build but it was worth it. Boiler Room to the right. Limited me about 5 more feet in seating distance. Notice the Attice door above to the right. Easy access to run all your cables and install the lighting. Recliners. No Cup Holders. The Middle is a Sofa and believe it or not, the end recliners were 1 love seat! I cut them in half and seperated them into each end of the long sofa. A little more light. epson 6500 About 7' away from screen. It's quite an experience when your this close. Twilight. Last edited by theshadow1234; 03-27-2009 at 05:53 PM.

03-27-2009, 01:51 PM	#2
Scooby Blu Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7	Well Done ! Very nice. I think I have that same comfy couch. Does it have a table that folds down ? Excellent Job man !

03-27-2009, 07:23 PM	#10
theshadow1234 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:129 Blu-ray reviews:9	Yes I do. But only on very Bright Images. Everything Neutral, it doesn't really bounce. But it doesn't really effect the picture or distract anyone when watching a movie. I would really like to paint it but painting a cieling was probably one of the first things i should've done when i painted the room. Wifey actually didn't want me to because it didn't "Blend In" with the rest of the cieling in the hallway and would look awkward. If this was a Dedicated Theatre Room then that would be a different story. Last edited by theshadow1234; 03-27-2009 at 07:30 PM.

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03-27-2009, 02:10 PM	#3
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	Nice set-up. I like the way you worked around the obstacles in the room to maximize your viewing pleasure. Would be nice to see a list of all of your equipment. From what I can tell, those appear to be pretty small surrounds there by the couch. Is this your next area to improve upon? The aesthetics of the room are great however. Good job!

03-27-2009, 02:29 PM	#5
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	looks very nice shadow! very nice indeed

03-27-2009, 03:01 PM	#6
Lord_Lemon Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1	Love the posters man. I want a Dark Knight and Terminator poster just like that.

03-27-2009, 03:06 PM	#7
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	Look's real nice shadow !

03-27-2009, 04:31 PM	#8
theshadow1234 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:129 Blu-ray reviews:9	Thanks for the comments. The posters you can find cheap on the internet and frames you can by at Walmart. If you want more fancy frames, be prepared to spend $$$. I've send some go as high as $500.00+. Crazy.

03-27-2009, 06:25 PM	#9
Phil Taylor Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:OKC, OK	Very nice looking HT there. I like your poster and acoustic wall treatments. Only thing I'd suggest is a darker color on the ceiling - do you notice light bounce from the screen on the ceiling?

03-27-2009, 09:55 PM	#11
rickdeth Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:620 DVD collection:249	I really like this. Nice screen size.

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