Overall Theater Experience

Grimster74
Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
edited October 2009 in The Clubhouse
Well, with my much needed vacation in full effect, which was not by choice, I (as well as Sherardp) decided to finally make some changes in my H/T room for that more of a theater effect. It only took a day and a half to get it done and a total cost of $22 but I finally painted my ceiling as well as my screen wall flat black. Let me tell you this, this has been probably the best thing I've done to my room since it was completed a couple of years ago. I still need to either purchase new or just paint flat black the housings for the recessed lighting fixtures and or ceiling fans but as of right now they are working just fine being white. Since painting I've noticed my less reflection on the ceiling as well as much better black levels and now the screen just seems to be floating on the wall. As soon as I finish getting the room cleaned up I'll get some pictures posted as well as update my system showcase. Thanks Sherard for staying on my about getting this done but I sure as hell wished you would have been here to help me move that 400lb. a/v stand.:D
Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited October 2009
    loved that blue ya had before. pics please.

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    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
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    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited October 2009
    BIZILL wrote: »
    loved that blue ya had before. pics please.

    You'll be happy to hear that the blue is still intact. Here are a few crappy pics and I've come the the conclusion that as soon as I land a job I have to get a new digital camera.:D
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • Rodeo0530
    Rodeo0530 Posts: 797
    edited October 2009
    Looks great!


    Front - Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center - Polk Audio CS2
    Rear - Polk Audio TSi 100
    Sub - Klipsch rw-10d
    AVR - Onkyo ht-rc180
    Main Amp- Parasound HCA-2003
    Surround Amp- Sonance Sonamp 260
    Tuner- Parasound tdq-1600
    Turntable- Pro-ject Debut III USB w/upgraded platter
    IPod dock - Pure i20
    TV - Panasonic Viera tc-p46g10
    Sony Playstation 3(250GB)
    Nintendo Wii
    Power Conditioner- Panamax 5100

    Not in use-
    Polk Audio Monitor 60
    Polk Audio PSW10
    Parasound p/sp-1000
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  • buymesome
    buymesome Posts: 281
    edited October 2009
    That is what I call TRUE HT very very nice .Has the walls had any treatment for audio? reflection points etc..
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  • everpress
    everpress Posts: 862
    edited October 2009
    Grimster74 wrote: »
    You'll be happy to hear that the blue is still intact. Here are a few crappy pics and I've come the the conclusion that as soon as I land a job I have to get a new digital camera.:D

    Beautiful.

    ? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
    ? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
    ? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
    ? Polk CS10 (Center)
    ? Polk PSW-350
    ? Grado SR-60i Headphones
    ? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
    ? iPod touch (8 gig)
    ? iPod Classic (80 gig)
    ? Mac Mini (as media server)
    ? xbox 360
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited October 2009
    cool beans, looks great, the front wall and ceiling of my own Reel Time Theater is Black and my side walls are a very similiar gray to what you have as well. So although you are on a forced vacation you are doing GREAT THINGS.....

    RT1
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited October 2009
    buymesome wrote: »
    That is what I call TRUE HT very very nice .Has the walls had any treatment for audio? reflection points etc..

    The walls are completely insulated with insulation as well as the ceiling and riser. The walls are constructed of double 5/8" drywall and while most of the sound stays in the room, it can be heard throughout the house, it gets pretty damn loud in there. As far as sound treatment for reflections, etc., haven't ventured down that road yet.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited October 2009
    Awesome HT! If i bring popcorn.......?????
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited October 2009
    Killer H/T setup! Think you have found your calling Grim, you wouldnt have trouble finding work in this field. Great job to you and Sherardp.:D



    Pat.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited October 2009
    Very nice Rob, it came out perfect. I dont think the white housing on your can lights and fan will cause any problem. That room is perfect, and the black/blue color looks awesome. The end result should definitely render some improved image quality with your JVC. I'm jealous bro, that looks really good man.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited October 2009
    Grimster74 wrote: »
    You'll be happy to hear that the blue is still intact. Here are a few crappy pics and I've come the the conclusion that as soon as I land a job I have to get a new digital camera.:D
    Gorgeous room Grimster! Thanks for posting a report of your work, I'll wait for your new pics. Your reporting will sure provide me an others some great idea for finalizing our own HT decor.

    Cheers!
    TK
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    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited October 2009
    Nice room! I hope that ceiling wasn't too difficult. I helped a friend paint his ceiling but he didn't remove the "popcorn" so it turned into a long, painful job.

    Enjoy!
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  • Paden501
    Paden501 Posts: 286
    edited October 2009
    Wow!! That looks incredible! I love the blue side-walls.
    ~Matt
    My System

    Front L/R: Definitive BP10Bs
    Surrounds -Polk Audio Monitor 4As
    Preamp: B&K Reference 20
    CD: Jolida JD100a
    L/R Amp: Carver TFM-24
    Turntable: Pioneer PL-516 W/ Shure M97xe
    TV: Sony 52" XBR9
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited October 2009
    Very nice HT indeed, some day I need me one of those. Great job.

    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited October 2009
    Sweet--definitely looks great! I love the contrast between the Black and the Blue---


    That's something I plan to do as well--I haven't figured out what I'm doing for the walls yet, but I will be painting the ceiling tiles and frame flat black.
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    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2009
    Simply a Gorgeous room Rob!
    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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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2009
    Nice room man, so are you looking to adopt anyone right now? LOL
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited October 2009
    Very nice!!!
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited October 2009
    ****, i like!

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

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    bobman1235 wrote:
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