Deadset's HT Build Thread

[Deadset]

Picture Update!

Pic of unfished rec room area, speaker terminals, wall sconces and tv connection boxes roughed in


Pic of closet and wet bar area


Pic of my future projection wall with boxes roughed in, to the left is my office area


Pic of office area leading to 4th bedroom, just to the left in this pic is where my built in dvd/blu storage is located


Storage area


Pic of unfinished dvd/blu storage (cold air return)


Pic of 4th bedroom


Pocket door


Another pic of the open area, just to the top left you can see my rough in for my projector cable and outlet


Carpet installed! Wall sconces are now connected and mini bar is finished. In this pic I still needed to finish out my cat6e connections


Carpet installed! Wall sconces are now connected and mini bar is finished. In this pic I still needed to finish out my cat6e connections


My little helper, top right of pic is surround connection


Left is dvd/blu storage, lead-in to 4th bedroom


My helper showing his star wars spirit


Mini bar


Pic of main area, wall sconces, speaker terminals


These are the rear surrounds finished off, i wired up connections to hang a TV for kids


Pic of right surround terminal


Pic of left surround and pc area (blu-ray.com up on my screen)


A temporary solution to ultimately a 120" screen in between the wall sconces, they are on dimmers (40 watt bulbs), the can lights above are on a 3 way switch, so I can flip that switch when I walk in the room and then turn on the mood lighting and turn off the can lights


AIC Unplugged on my Samsung 1080p


Pic of surround terminals and cat6e


Updated pic of HDMI cable and outlet for my projector, there's about 2-3' spooled up in there, when I get my projector I'll just pull out the desired length


DVDs & Blus


DVDs & Blus


DVDs & Blus


DVDs & Blus - I still need to organize my horror and TV sections


Closeup of Blus


My coveted star wars best buy exclusive tin

[Deadset]

Now the fun begins...picking out my, Projector, Receiver &
Speakers.

Overall the complete build of my basement has been great. I hired out 2 portions of the build, the tape & texture and the carpet install. Completion time was about 14 months working on and off on weekends, with a few children born during that time

Looking forward to getting my components now and updating my HT Gallery section!

[Beta Man]

Awesome work! You have a nice big area to work with, that's for sure!

[Deadset]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Awesome work! You have a nice big area to work with, that's for sure!

Thanks, it's been quite a journey. Now the fun part begins!

[Deadset]

Finally got my audio connected, I still need to decorate the room and build my media cabinet...check out the update!

My pics are in my gallery.

[Vincent Vega82]

Originally Posted by Deads3t

Picture Update!

Pic of unfished rec room area, speaker terminals, wall sconces and tv connection boxes roughed in


Pic of closet and wet bar area


Pic of my future projection wall with boxes roughed in, to the left is my office area


Pic of office area leading to 4th bedroom, just to the left in this pic is where my built in dvd/blu storage is located


Storage area


Pic of unfinished dvd/blu storage (cold air return)


Pic of 4th bedroom


Pocket door


Another pic of the open area, just to the top left you can see my rough in for my projector cable and outlet


Carpet installed! Wall sconces are now connected and mini bar is finished. In this pic I still needed to finish out my cat6e connections


Carpet installed! Wall sconces are now connected and mini bar is finished. In this pic I still needed to finish out my cat6e connections


My little helper, top right of pic is surround connection


Left is dvd/blu storage, lead-in to 4th bedroom


My helper showing his star wars spirit


Mini bar


Pic of main area, wall sconces, speaker terminals


These are the rear surrounds finished off, i wired up connections to hang a TV for kids


Pic of right surround terminal


Pic of left surround and pc area (blu-ray.com up on my screen)


A temporary solution to ultimately a 120" screen in between the wall sconces, they are on dimmers (40 watt bulbs), the can lights above are on a 3 way switch, so I can flip that switch when I walk in the room and then turn on the mood lighting and turn off the can lights


AIC Unplugged on my Samsung 1080p


Pic of surround terminals and cat6e


Updated pic of HDMI cable and outlet for my projector, there's about 2-3' spooled up in there, when I get my projector I'll just pull out the desired length


DVDs & Blus


DVDs & Blus


DVDs & Blus


DVDs & Blus - I still need to organize my horror and TV sections


Closeup of Blus


My coveted star wars best buy exclusive tin

I can tell I like this dude from the Alice in Chains Unplugged being played on tv. NICE

[yellowcakeuf6]

I just found this thread and I am very impressed. Fantastic job. Nice finish work, especially the in-wall hookups. My HT is 10 years old now and I'm thinking of upgrading to a projector/screen set up and you've given me a lot of good ideas. Thanks for the thread.

[intimidator32]

nice job! whats your budget overall and for the projector in perticular? will be very interested in your chose of projector.

[Deadset]

Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

I just found this thread and I am very impressed. Fantastic job. Nice finish work, especially the in-wall hookups. My HT is 10 years old now and I'm thinking of upgrading to a projector/screen set up and you've given me a lot of good ideas. Thanks for the thread.

Thanks! I need to update my pictures, it's been a long process getting everything in place for the basement...but for every $1 I spent I gained 2 in home value

I hope to get my projector this fall, when the new models go on sale, I'll probably pickup a last year one. Right now, babies are keeping me busy

Originally Posted by intimidator32

nice job! whats your budget overall and for the projector in perticular? will be very interested in your chose of projector.

My budget for finishing it was about 12k, and I spent about 15-16k. And that is without the equipment. Most of the equipment you see in the photos is my older setup, my receiver is just getting optical sound right now, but it does have DTS.

I am leaning towards the Epson Home projector (1080p). I have read about them for some time now and feel that their price, flexiblity, and performance match my needs. I'm a family man, and this isn't a dedicated space, but we hope to turn it into something fun and comfortable.

Thanks for looking in!

[Deadset]

Not much has happened since I installed my surround speakers - well to the basement that is. I did pickup 2 4x8 sheets of 3/4" oak plywood to start on my media cabinet. Only problem is, I still have to design it. So I'm getting up early tomorrow to draw it out, get out the tablesaw and start having fun again.

Can't wait to get rid of my table!

[SeanMF]

Looking good...can't wait to see it finished. What is the expected completion date anyways?

[Deadset]

Originally Posted by seanfarley2

Looking good...can't wait to see it finished. What is the expected completion date anyways?

Thanks! The goal is to have the theater up and running before the holidays at the earliest and before the superbowl at the latest.

This weekend, I was sorta productive. I did spend all day saturday in the garage working. Part of it was just cleaning out the garage to get ready to work. I did manage to get the "shell" of the cabinet built. So I got the top/bottom of the cabinet cut out, both sides, and both in between support sides.

When I designed it on saturday morning, I started out at 5' max, but increased that to 6'. One, because it would allow another column of components, and 2 it was a better use of the 4x8 sheets I bought. It's 20" deep, approx 24" tall and 60" long with 3 open sections.

The left section will have 2 adjustable shelves, to hold 3 components at a space of 22.5" wide.

The middle section will have 1 (possibly 2) adjustable shelves, to hold the amp on the bottom and the DVR / DVD player on the top shelf.

The right section will mirror the left.

In total, I'll have 8 spots (possibly 9 if I decide to go with 3 spaces in the middle). I plan to leave the amp space about 14" tall, just to have enough room for ventilation.

I'll post some pics this week as well. It looks pretty good, I decided on a red oak plywood, which is only $40 a sheet.

Next step is to get the backing, which won't be 3/4" like the cabinet, it'll probably be 3/8 or 1/2.

The best part about this weekend was I got to use my new circular saw (Milwaukee). Love it.

[Deadset]

Yesterday after work I did manage to find some backing for my cabinet. I went with 1/4" oak plywood. It seems flimsy, but I'm only building a 20" x 72" backing and it'll be nailed every 24". Also picked up the trim for the front, 1/2" x 2", good quality trim that will give it the facelift it'll need.

Today, I'm going to cut out the backing, attach it to the cabinet and cut out the holes for the wires in the back.

Still no luck on finding furniture or cabinet feet. I may have to order from Rockler.

[Deadset]

Well, I finally got the trim on the front and I've got the shelf pieces cut. I still need to finish sanding the entire thing, stain it, screw in the adjustable shelving channels and put the casters on the bottom.

Here are a few pics of it. Total it's 6 ft long.

[SeanMF]

Originally Posted by Deads3t

Well, I finally got the trim on the front and I've got the shelf pieces cut. I still need to finish sanding the entire thing, stain it, screw in the adjustable shelving channels and put the casters on the bottom.

Here are a few pics of it. Total it's 6 ft long.

Looking good. Amazing job.

[Deadset]

Originally Posted by seanfarley2

Looking good. Amazing job.

Thanks! I do have a few spots I need to sand and fill, but overall I'm pleased. As long as it's good enough for the person who it's for right? Oh, and I still need to drill holes for the wires...

I'm going with 3 component spaces on the left and 3 on the right. In the middle there will be the center channel on top and the amp on the bottom.

[SeanMF]

Originally Posted by Deads3t

Thanks! I do have a few spots I need to sand and fill, but overall I'm pleased. As long as it's good enough for the person who it's for right? Oh, and I still need to drill holes for the wires...

I'm going with 3 component spaces on the left and 3 on the right. In the middle there will be the center channel on top and the amp on the bottom.

I'm impressed. I doubt I could build something that looks that good without a lot of trial/error. I just don't have the patience for that kind've stuff. I'm contemplating building something like that for under my projector screen but I just might go with something from Ikea/elsewhere.

[Deadset]

Originally Posted by seanfarley2

I'm impressed. I doubt I could build something that looks that good without a lot of trial/error. I just don't have the patience for that kind've stuff. I'm contemplating building something like that for under my projector screen but I just might go with something from Ikea/elsewhere.

It takes some time. The main reason I started it b/c I am just too picky and couldn't really find anything I liked. I've seen the ikea stuff, looks good, but I haven't looked in depth at it, but from what I've seen from others pics they are nice.

So far, the total is about $165 in cost of materials. I'm not sure how much it would cost if I had just bought a large adjustable cabinet. The biggest driver for me building it is I didn't want particle board, I wanted a low height, long cabinet, with 8 spaces.

[Fors*]

I can't see it right now (work), but I'll try to give it a look later tonight. But from what sean posts, it seems to be quite nice.

[Deadset]

Originally Posted by forsberg21

I can't see it right now (work), but I'll try to give it a look later tonight. But from what sean posts, it seems to be quite nice.

Yeah, i have to do all my photo uploads from home as well, most all images here at work are blocked from flickr, imageshack, photobucket..... I'll add some to my gallery soon...