My home theater - work in progress

Zeros

Hello all, I thought I'd post a thread about my home theater (and the rest of my basement) that I am in the process of finishing. I joined CP to get more info about speakers for this project and decided to stick around. I'm glad I did and now I check the forum every day. Anyways here are a few pics so far. Let me know what you guys think, suggestions and ideas are welcome. Thanks!

Floorplan:



Before framing (HVAC trunk was moved, which was a fun project for a HVAC newb):



Framing:



Drywalled and in the process of painting:

packetjones

That looks really nice. I wish I had a basement that I could use. Unfortunately basements are not very common where I live. Keep us updated, especially with pics.

What system do you plan on using in this area?

madmax

Absolutly awesome look and design! Keep us posted.
madmax

Knucklehead

That is an awesome project.

Zeros

Equipment:

Denon AVR-790
HTPC w/bluray drive
Comcast HD Box
Xbox360
Wii
Toshiba HD Dvd

Optoma HD20 1080p projector (A monoprice 108" screen is mounted in that front ceiling soffit) I'll try to take a pic of the screen down tonight.

42" Panasonic Plasma behind the screen for when the projector is not in use

Speakers:

Polk Rti8 fronts
Polk CSi5 center
Polk TSi100 side surrounds
Paradigm ADP-150 rear surrounds
BIC F-12 12" Subwoofer

ViperZ

Hi, which software did you use to draw the floorplan?

Thanks!

Zeros

ViperZ wrote: »

Hi, which software did you use to draw the floorplan?

Thanks!

MS Visio

Check out Google sketchup for a free 3D program too.

Sherardp

If you can, I'd spend a tad more on the projector if you have not purchased it already. The Epson 8100 would give you better blacks and overall better image. Excellent project and it looks awesome bro.

Zeros

Sherardp wrote: »

If you can, I'd spend a tad more on the projector if you have not purchased it already. The Epson 8100 would give you better blacks and overall better image. Excellent project and it looks awesome bro.

I agree about the projector, but I already picked up the HD20. I caught it on sale for $800 shipped, so I can't complain. That's a little over half the $1500 price tag on that Epson 8100.

Sherardp

Nice purchase for the price though. Do some reading up on the HD20, you may want to consider grey screen if your going to keep it for awhile, to help out with black level.

Zeros

Since Sherard asked me for some pics and I realized that I never updated this thread after finishing my basement, I decided to do just that. Since the system showcase is not letting me load pictures, there is only a description there. Here is a link to a Flickr page with my basement's completed pictures. Enjoy and please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/62970310@N03/

Zeros

Screen Up

IMG_0171 by Zer0s X, on Flickr

Screen Down

IMG_0179 by Zer0s X, on Flickr

Optoma HD20

IMG_0187 by Zer0s X, on Flickr

Audio Rack

IMG_0181 by Zer0s X, on Flickr

Bar Seating

IMG_0185 by Zer0s X, on Flickr


Kitchenette Area

IMG_0177 by Zer0s X, on Flickr

Office / sitting area shot from the bar

IMG_0176 by Zer0s X, on Flickr

Sherardp

I sent you a PM, but my words still stand. Nothing short of awesome, amazing, gorgeous. Nice work bro. Save me some popcorn. I have a Paragon popper (looks like same size as yours), and I would recommend American Popcorn & Country Harvest if you have not tried it yet. You can find it on Amazon for about 20-30 bucks a case.

Sherardp

Also meant to share this with you.

Best prices on cups, popcorn tubs/bags, etc

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http://www.ht-accessories.com/Popcorn-Tubs-Boxes_c_6.html

If you want an excellent 32 oz cup that keeps the drink cold/hot with lids

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Grimster74

NICE bro, glad to finally see some pics.

Pycroft

HELL YAH! That is sweet man! Is that a TV behind the screen?

I'm jealous. Can't wait until I have a house of my own again - my music listening has been suffering!

James

HTguru1982

SNES... best gaming console ever! Great setup, very clean.

Grimster74

After looking at it again, which wall is the audio rack installed on?

edbert

From his Flickr account



Leather couch on the right, loveseat and ottoman straight ahead. Optoma HD20 above. Looking from the screen wall to the seating area and bar / kitchenette. Audio rack on the left.

Zeros

Pycroft wrote: »

HELL YAH! That is sweet man! Is that a TV behind the screen?

I'm jealous. Can't wait until I have a house of my own again - my music listening has been suffering!

James

Yep, the plasma is behind the screen for when we don't feel like using the projector or wasting bulb time. We usually use the plasma for my kids to watch their shows and so on.

HTguru1982 wrote: »

SNES... best gaming console ever! Great setup, very clean.

Thanks! The audio rack looks a mess behind it because you can see the wires due to the camera's flash. In reality it is completely dark behind the rack (when the light in the crawlspace is off) and you can't see any of those wires.

Grimster74 wrote: »

After looking at it again, which wall is the audio rack installed on?

Here you go Rob, you can see the placement of the audio rack a bit in the left side of this picture:


IMG_0172 by Zer0s X, on Flickr

Thanks for all of the nice comments guys. I really appreciate it.

Joe08867

Freaking awesome job!!!!

I am quite jealous, but you have given me some ideas......

Zeros

Joe08867 wrote: »

Freaking awesome job!!!!

I am quite jealous, but you have given me some ideas......

Thanks! Please let me know if you need any help or have any questions about anything. I'll answer the best that I can.

badchad

I'm just curious about the seat placement.

What was your reasoning for the positioning of the loveseat and couch? (I might have reversed their positions).

Zeros

badchad wrote: »

I'm just curious about the seat placement.

What was your reasoning for the positioning of the loveseat and couch? (I might have reversed their positions).

I can understand that and we looked into that as well, but the couch is too long for that back wall and would have stuck out a few inches from the end of the wall / counter. Then if we put the loveseat on the side wall it would block the third seat of the couch. I wanted to do two couches since the loveseat and couch were the same price, but we would have run into the same issue. We had originally purchased a sectional, but it would not fit down the steps because there are 6 steps then a 90 degree turn then another 8 steps. They even delivered it and tried to fit it down there, but no go. I was at work, but my wife said it was quite amusing to watch.

jflail2

That room is frickin SVELTE. Nice work man. Damn...

Grimster74

Really nice room Matt, may have to take a trip to PA and kick back and have a cold one with ya sometime. If your every in VA hit me up brother as we can do the same at my place.

Zeros

Grimster74 wrote: »

Really nice room Matt, may have to take a trip to PA and kick back and have a cold one with ya sometime. If your every in VA hit me up brother as we can do the same at my place.

Sounds like a plan. I have relatives near Alexandria, VA, so I might just be down there some time soon. Thanks for the invite and let me know if you are up this way.

madmax

Very nice!

BIZILL

is this the zeros we xbox with? very nice.

Sherardp

BIZILL wrote: »

is this the zeros we xbox with? very nice.

Yes that would be him. His room is awesome. If you guys are ever in Japan, let me know we can have a few drinks also. I frequent PA on a regular Zeros, so maybe we can drive down and visit Rob ( Grim) together. I usually shoot through Grims when I'm out in PA on business every year.

Grimster74

BIZILL wrote: »

is this the zeros we xbox with? very nice.

You do mean the Zeros you USED to game with correct?:biggrin: Same one Sir.