Kal's Basement HT and Bar (lots 'o pics)

[kalW]

Hi Everyone!

I thought I'd share my setup - it's been evolving since about 2000 to the current setup. I've always had a love for movies and beer & wine (I make both) so I've combined it all as a HT and bar setup!

The equipment:

Speakers: Paradigm Signature S8 / C5 / ADP / Servo [Review]
Projector: Zenith 1200 / Barco Cine 8 Onyx CRT projector [Review]
Preamp: Acurus ACT-3
Amps: Acurus A200x3, A100x2
Blu-ray: Playstation 3 (fed through an HDfury2 HDMI converter)
Satellite: Bell ExpressVu 9200 HD-PVR (fed through an RTC2200 component converter)
Screen: 96x54" specially painted custom screen, 1.1 gain, wrapped in velvet
Acoustic tiles: Home made/custom
Seating: Jaymar Leather HT recliners (2 rows of 3)
Control: Pronto, Xantech IR distribution, IR controlled lighting

All custom work, building, installation, treatment, and calibration performed by myself.

My background:

I'm the webmaster and editor of the CurtPalme.com home theater website where I spend a lot of time writing up procedures, guides, and other home theater tips. Latest work is the 22,000 word free GREYSCALE & COLOUR CALIBRATION FOR DUMMIES guide that walks anyone through the process of getting the absolute best picture out of any TV or projector.

Pictures:















I'm also an avid beer brewer and typically have anywhere from 4-8 kegs on homemade beer on tap:


The beer is made straight from raw materials (grain, hops) in a brewery room I've set up in the back: (See TheElectricBrewery.com).



More HT information, pictures, and DIY how-to instructions

Kal