Master Charles' Hallway Home Theater - Blu-ray Forum

Master Charles · 06-04-2010, 10:21 PM

When I got enough money to buy my TV I had no idea where I was going to put it. I am only 17 and there isn't ample room in my house especially not enough for a home theater.....or so I thought. Our hallway is rather large, it has an indent toward my driveway and the space was being occupied by a large futon that was just loaded up with crap. I decided instead of turning my room into a home theater (my room was way too small) I would convert this hallway. I set up my la-z-boy and stuck the TV on the far side after I cleared the area and since then I have been trying to improve it. Please check it out, tell me what you think and what I can improve upon. I am thinking of putting a red or black curtain behind the TV to cover up that beige.

Check my Gallery!

All of this stuff was paid for by me. The second TV I use to watch cable sometimes if I am playing Xbox 360 on the big TV. I use it more to play Super Nintendo while I am watching sports on the big TV.

Bonus: I have been trying to find a place for these and maybe you guys can help me out. They are hand carved and painted by me and I think they would look sick in my home theater but as you can see I already have a lot of crap. I might just save them for when I get more space.

[Show spoiler]

Double Bonus: I came across this while I was taking the pictures and I thought I would share it with you guys (the only people who can truly appreciate it). When I was around 7 Star Wars really hit me, hard. I think I had strep throat or something and while I was home I made an effort to find them all on HBO, watch them and then record them onto tapes. This was not nearly good enough for me, I had to flaunt my accomplishment. So I took some cardboard and tape and constructed my first box set. The CD cases in there are the soundtracks. Since then I have been hooked on movies and collecting them. Once I have a bigger space I think I will displace this in a case, like a relic in a museum:

[Show spoiler]

Please let me know what you think and what else I can do to improve my setup.

Update: Added pics of my Star Wars Original Film Cell and Yankee cup holder.

Drew664 · 06-04-2010, 10:33 PM

The spoiler is my favorite part!

lol

Anyways, cool start to the wonderful world of HT, movies, and gaming!

You may wish to consider shrinking your photos though.

They are HUUUUUUUUUGE!! haha

EDIT:

lol, you ninja edited your first post! :P

Attention to detail. You sir, will go far in life.

Master Charles · 06-04-2010, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew664

The spoiler is my favorite part!

lol

Anyways, cool start to the wonderful world of HT, movies, and gaming!

You may wish to consider shrinking your photos though.

They are HUUUUUUUUUGE!! haha

EDIT:

lol, you ninja edited your first post! :P

Attention to detail. You sir, will go far in life.

Yea I tried to sneak in there before anyone saw it but you were too quick.

The Star Wars box set is one of my most meaningful possessions, now I just need them on BLU!!!!

SeanMF · 06-04-2010, 11:35 PM

I like what you have done with what appears to be limited space. Great job!

kellogs4toniee · 06-04-2010, 11:51 PM

I'm really diggin it, the sound must be pretty solid in that compact room.

I especially like the smaller T.V for classical games when Sports / Program is on. Me and my homies have a smaller t.v just set for that whenever we feel the urge to play Super Smash Brothers or NBA JAM when a game is on.

Master Charles · 06-05-2010, 01:05 AM

I also need a new receiver since mine doesn't do HDMI and I want lossless audio. Any recommendations? I really love my Onkyo but I feel an upgrade would be a nice addition.

Master Charles · 06-17-2010, 02:01 PM

Just bought a Mini DVI to HDMI for my macbook and I have boxee running on it. It will add nicely to my home theater. I was going to wait for the Boxee box but it got pushed back to Nov.

I might just buy an old mac mini, I would love to have a home theater computer!

Master Charles · 08-29-2010, 10:45 PM

Just picked up a Harmony 880!

HAMP · 08-29-2010, 11:58 PM

I see you got the 880

I love that remote....

What are your favorite things about it so far?

Did you change the Icons on it? I havn't gotten around to that yet.

SeanMF · 08-30-2010, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Charles

Just picked up a Harmony 880!

Ah my first Harmony remote. You'll like the 880. I've since had the Harmony One and (2) 1100s. Congrats!

06-04-2010, 10:21 PM	#1
Master Charles Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:NJ Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:151 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:22	Master Charles' Hallway Home Theater When I got enough money to buy my TV I had no idea where I was going to put it. I am only 17 and there isn't ample room in my house especially not enough for a home theater.....or so I thought. Our hallway is rather large, it has an indent toward my driveway and the space was being occupied by a large futon that was just loaded up with crap. I decided instead of turning my room into a home theater (my room was way too small) I would convert this hallway. I set up my la-z-boy and stuck the TV on the far side after I cleared the area and since then I have been trying to improve it. Please check it out, tell me what you think and what I can improve upon. I am thinking of putting a red or black curtain behind the TV to cover up that beige. Check my Gallery! All of this stuff was paid for by me. The second TV I use to watch cable sometimes if I am playing Xbox 360 on the big TV. I use it more to play Super Nintendo while I am watching sports on the big TV. Bonus: I have been trying to find a place for these and maybe you guys can help me out. They are hand carved and painted by me and I think they would look sick in my home theater but as you can see I already have a lot of crap. I might just save them for when I get more space. [Show spoiler] Double Bonus: I came across this while I was taking the pictures and I thought I would share it with you guys (the only people who can truly appreciate it). When I was around 7 Star Wars really hit me, hard. I think I had strep throat or something and while I was home I made an effort to find them all on HBO, watch them and then record them onto tapes. This was not nearly good enough for me, I had to flaunt my accomplishment. So I took some cardboard and tape and constructed my first box set. The CD cases in there are the soundtracks. Since then I have been hooked on movies and collecting them. Once I have a bigger space I think I will displace this in a case, like a relic in a museum: [Show spoiler] Please let me know what you think and what else I can do to improve my setup. Update: Added pics of my Star Wars Original Film Cell and Yankee cup holder. Last edited by Master Charles; 06-05-2010 at 01:23 AM.

06-04-2010, 10:33 PM	#2
Drew664 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:South Dakota Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:68	The spoiler is my favorite part! lol Anyways, cool start to the wonderful world of HT, movies, and gaming! You may wish to consider shrinking your photos though. They are HUUUUUUUUUGE!! haha EDIT: lol, you ninja edited your first post! :P Attention to detail. You sir, will go far in life.

06-04-2010, 11:35 PM	#4
SeanMF Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Iowa Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:1428 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:83	I like what you have done with what appears to be limited space. Great job!

06-04-2010, 11:51 PM	#5
kellogs4toniee Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:5	I'm really diggin it, the sound must be pretty solid in that compact room. I especially like the smaller T.V for classical games when Sports / Program is on. Me and my homies have a smaller t.v just set for that whenever we feel the urge to play Super Smash Brothers or NBA JAM when a game is on.

06-05-2010, 01:05 AM	#6
Master Charles Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:NJ Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:151 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:22	I also need a new receiver since mine doesn't do HDMI and I want lossless audio. Any recommendations? I really love my Onkyo but I feel an upgrade would be a nice addition.

06-17-2010, 02:01 PM	#7
Master Charles Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:NJ Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:151 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:22	Just bought a Mini DVI to HDMI for my macbook and I have boxee running on it. It will add nicely to my home theater. I was going to wait for the Boxee box but it got pushed back to Nov. I might just buy an old mac mini, I would love to have a home theater computer!

08-29-2010, 10:45 PM	#8
Master Charles Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:NJ Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:151 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:22	Just picked up a Harmony 880!

08-29-2010, 11:58 PM	#9
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	I see you got the 880 I love that remote.... What are your favorite things about it so far? Did you change the Icons on it? I havn't gotten around to that yet.

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