My work in progress Take two

bigaudiofanatic

Well the old thread was getting clogged so I thought I would start fresh and start from the beginning.

2007

8-08

10-08



2009 Starts to get serious



01-2010




Tv stand


And finally

bigaudiofanatic

The color on the wall in the last picture is probably what I am going to paint the room in two weeks.

cokewithvanilla

OMG CATS!

now what is that crazy blue lamp on the table?

bigaudiofanatic

Was my old computer.

cokewithvanilla

what about the green one... speaking of painting your room :P

bigaudiofanatic

The green will be gone just need something different and this will allow the Martins to pop a bit more.

cokewithvanilla

nice. looks like you got a pretty sweet set of speakers.

Serendipity

Awesome! Nice setup!

dorokusai

Nice BAF....have you thought about room treatments? Just a couple simple hits, nothing crazy.

bigaudiofanatic

Thanks!

Future upgrades:
Chiro C500 amp
50-55 inch TV
Martin Logan Center
Martin Logan Sub
New Rears

bigaudiofanatic

dorokusai wrote: »

Nice BAF....have you thought about room treatments? Just a couple simple hits, nothing crazy.

I have, I want to do my back wall and behind my ML's. Have any recommendations? I really liked the ones at the magnolia center at BB

audiobliss

Wow, very nice room there. Bet it's tons of fun to chill on the couch, goof online, and listen to some music. me = very envious

dorokusai

bigaudiofanatic wrote: »

I have, I want to do my back wall and behind my ML's. Have any recommendations? I really liked the ones at the magnolia center at BB

I'd suggest your front stage reflections primarily since it has the most impact and be very simple in the rear treatment. I've found that a four panel treatment really changes the stage. I'm sure it can be tweaked to death and super overdone but for the working man, 4 panels work perfectly.

When it comes to rear, just throw some panels up in relation to your actual loudspeakers. It's easy, just eyeball it.

bigaudiofanatic

dorokusai wrote: »

I'd suggest your front stage reflections primarily since it has the most impact and be very simple in the rear treatment. I've found that a four panel treatment really changes the stage. I'm sure it can be tweaked to death and super overdone but for the working man, 4 panels work perfectly.

When it comes to rear, just throw some panels up in relation to your actual loudspeakers. It's easy, just eyeball it.

Would you recommend just building them with some cloth wrapped over them or buy them? If buying where can the be purchased?

bigaudiofanatic

Cat says hi!

dorokusai

I'd suggest building your own from a cost effective point but the prices have come way down for generic panels from many sources, if you don't want to do so, which is my option, outsource. I have enough other house BS to deal with let alone audio.

Remember that this is a re-useable product so your next room will benefit...or your next home will benefit...blah blah. It's an investment that will carry in other words. Your needs will change, your loudspeakers will change and the first reflections will change...ugh what a horrible hobby we love.

Joe08867

I know there was a post in DIY a while ago but I can't find it. Nice room.

The new color will be easier on the eyes and help those ML's pop.

bigaudiofanatic

Thanks, I think I either going with the color I have up now or really light yellow. Do not mean to turn my own thread into a paint discussion thread.

EndersShadow

bigaudiofanatic wrote: »

Thanks, I think I either going with the color I have up now or really light yellow. Do not mean to turn my own thread into a paint discussion thread.

My vote is for the gray . Jealous of your speakers. Wife and I listened to those at Best Buy and she was like "WTF!?!?! These are friggin SWEET!!!" So she was like let me check the price....and then it went like this... "(Insert Chuckles here) Maybe when we hit the lottery)

Joe08867

Yellow is rough dude. More of a kitchen or dining room color.

How about a more modern color like a deep Orange or Terracotta or the color you have a sample of.

EndersShadow

Burnt Orange or a deep red would also work....

Sherardp

Regardless I think some organizing is in order. Also consider the B-Tech 77 for your rears. You can find them cheap.

Serendipity

Have you considered re-arranging the furniture so that you can sit further back? Also give the ML's some room, they need to breathe.

bigaudiofanatic

Already did two days ago, I am as far back as I can go without going crazy trying to get to my bed.

ML's are already 3ft from the back and three feet from the center of the tv. If I go any further on the right one it will be in the wall on the side and the left will be in open space behind it.

Serendipity

Ok, looks great them.

Good luck with your audio journey!

Rivrrat

Nice setup. I'll tell you what though, when our kids were with living with us, most of those purchases wuld've been good for a room & board raise.

bigaudiofanatic

Well the rule in this house is, if your going to college no rent payment, and with my parents proud of me and how I am doing in college they do not mind.

bigaudiofanatic

Started painting tonight really love this color, very relaxing and calm.



Friend of mine helping me.

kawizx9r

Hope you're not in the room for at least several hours after painting it!

Serendipity

bigaudiofanatic wrote: »

Well the rule in this house is, if your going to college no rent payment, and with my parents proud of me and how I am doing in college they do not mind.

I wish I was still living at home.

Joe08867

Serendipity wrote: »

I wish I was still living at home.

Seriously, I am with you. This whole adult life thing really sucks sometimes...