Personal Home Theater build, updated whenever
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Thanks guys!
Can't wait to have the floor in...
Have been getting samples from everyone and this particular brand of spc flooring is a true tank. Only thing it failed was the knife test, which is the scratch in the pic... But all of the flooring I've tried failed that... Lol
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Great job, you're motivating me to start mine.
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So make sure you don't take a knife to it or slide anything across it the doesn't have sliders under it.Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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Yep, on the same page. It can withstand 6ft drops of tools, pet proof, flame proof, water proof, can hit it with a hammer...
Would be good!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Are you installing glue down engineered?
How many sq feet are you covering?
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It is click together, I'm not a fan of glue down stuff.
Right at 1,000 sq ft- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Looks like mdf with laminate veneer in that photo.
Have you looked at Luxury vinyl plank ?
We install alot of it, its super durable and waterproof.
LVP is click lock as well, no glue and has a foam or cork backing.
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It is spc flooring.
It is a mix of lime and plastic core, hard as tile, durable as lvp
This is a break down of spc
Mdf flooring is like throwing away money
I checked out wpc which is supposed to be nicer than spc, but it didn't have the durability but was quieter
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That looks like good product.
Vinyl tile, plank flooring has come a long way from the days of overpriced laminate junk.
How flexible is the spc?
Seems like it would work great on a concrete slab
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It's more rigid than the normal lvp products but with a proper backing or under payment is forgiving of imperfections and any gradual shifts in subfloor wouldn't be noticeable.
Would work great on a slab house.
Full agreement, I always like engineered hardwood until I saw the new lvp stuff... Never will touch wood or tile again.
The new spc wall panels in showers is equally amazing. Looks like tile, durable as tile, no grout!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Gotta tell you guys.. I started this remodel of the kitchen and living room almost four years ago... Feels good to be wrapping it up! Lol
Granted I still need to finish up the hallway and do some work in the bedrooms still... But love the feeling of seeing a somewhat finished product!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Agree completely.
It’s addicting for me.
We have done the master, kitchen, dining room.
Also got the roof done
Now onto the driveway and landscaping -
Current state of the theater
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Dang Trey you're really cutting edge! Like the new stand-up airplane seating you have a stand up theater .... bravo !!
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Nice......plant.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Ah, who would know there was 4,000 watts of sound ready to blow your face off 😂- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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I may bring the cubs in here for 2 channel while the Utopias are torn apart.. Hmmmm- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Not sure why it took me 14 years to buy a projector...
But 700 dollar investment today yields pretty good picture quality...
Not bad for during the day, excited to see it at night
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Not sure why it took me 14 years to buy a projector...
But 700 dollar investment today yields pretty good picture quality...
Not bad for during the day, excited to see it at night
Using a TV before? I'm torn 50/50 on whether I should get a projector or TV for my HT... do you find the image quality is comparable? -
During day the TV is definitely more vibrant but I find the picture quality more then ok for watching tv
I'm sure at night the gap would be far different.
I also like the light is facing away from you versus lighting up the room.
We plan to watch a movie tomorrow night will update!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
During day the TV is definitely more vibrant but I find the picture quality more then ok for watching tv
I'm sure at night the gap would be far different.
I also like the light is facing away from you versus lighting up the room.
We plan to watch a movie tomorrow night will update!
Please do update! If the contrast is good in the dark then you might have convinced me... I watch all of my movies in the dark (dedicated HT room). -
Fantastic image especially for the money, far superior for movie night
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Fantastic image especially for the money, far superior for movie night
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Epson ef12
Thanks, I am more then pleased for the money spent- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
So I had to send my mark Levinson amp for service. Borrowed a b and k amp from @Reagan, thanks bro!
So decided to take this opportunity to setup a setting in the ht to use the grandes for mains and the in ceiling mains as atmos surrounds.
I know the atmos surrounds wouldn't be used for everything.
Anyways I was playing around with avatar the way of water and man oh man....
Great fun for sure!
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Those speakers are... horrifyingly large.
They're honestly quite beautiful though. I mean, wow. I could imagine they sound good?
Also I'm sure you're far more experienced with HT than I am, but try placing carpet on the floor (like a rug) to minimize sound reflections! -
It's funny after you live with them for a while they start to feel normal sized but then when you need to move them they remind you they are 400 pounds each haha
I do enjoy them thoroughly, that was the first time I ran them in the ht and they did not disappoint! I usually use them strictly for 2 channel
I actually have a pretty dead room and don't find the need for a rug although I have had one in the past.
I truly hate soft surface and all forms of carpet
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
It's funny after you live with them for a while they start to feel normal sized but then when you need to move them they remind you they are 400 pounds each haha
I do enjoy them thoroughly, that was the first time I ran them in the ht and they did not disappoint! I usually use them strictly for 2 channel
I actually have a pretty dead room and don't find the need for a rug although I have had one in the past.
I truly hate soft surface and all forms of carpet
I hate carpet too, it's such a pain to clean and it attracts a nice amount of allgerens. Rugs aren't as bad as you can at least roll them up and properly clean them every now and then. -
For sure. Between a 3 year old and a dog... Just not something I will look into anytime soon lol- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
