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Offline Stealth

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So i've always wanted a media room.  And i finally decided to convert an unused bedroom into one.

Onkyo 1200W  7.1 surround system
Panasonic AE-4000U HD projector
110" screen
leather recliners

If anyone has any input, let me know

 

Offline Bob-san

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So i've always wanted a media room.  And i finally decided to convert an unused bedroom into one.

Onkyo 1200W  7.1 surround system
Panasonic AE-4000U HD projector
110" screen
leather recliners

If anyone has any input, let me know
Some stupid theater-in-a-box or are you actually going to build a decent audio system? Mind you, if you're using a purely Onkyo system, you'll probably be losing out on quite a bit. No one manufacturer makes a great everything.
« Last Edit: April 19, 2010, 03:16:22 pm by Bob-san »
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Offline Stealth

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Now come on... when have you ever known me to be half-assed about something?  I wanted a fast car, i built a 900HP car that does 60-120mph in under 3 seconds, spinning the tires all the way to 210mph in the 1 mile trap.  I like doing things right

Anyway, this shows the work i accomplished yesterday:



This shows the front of the room, with a base coat.  That piece of plywood is going to be painted of course, and when everything's done the whole room is going to have a textured look.  So don't judge it right now.  The electric screen comes down right between those two speaker mounts, so that gives you an idea of the size of the screen.  The screen will be raised and in that 'hutch' behind it (where the plywood is), will be a popcorn machine and mini-bar.

I know the speaker mounts are 'ugly' (with the cable raceway going up to them), but i was going more for functionality than a clean look.  Besides which the room's going to be dark when watching a movie anyway, so you won't be able to tell


I am, however, going with a strictly Onkyo setup for now.  If i don't like it down the road i'll change it.  But this system did a preeeety good job when i compared it to others on the same level.

  

Offline Bob-san

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Here's a better question... budget? :P You could easily spend >$20,000 on an audio system.
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I would kill to have a setup like that someday.  Awesome. :yes:

 

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just imagine playing something like crysis on that
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Offline Stealth

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Here's a better question... budget? :P You could easily spend >$20,000 on an audio system.

Trust me - i'm not new to audio.  I've designed, purchased, and installed audio systems that cost over $150,000.  My budget on this room is/was about $8000.  That's turn-key.
« Last Edit: April 19, 2010, 04:38:42 pm by Stealth »

 

Offline Stealth

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just imagine playing something like crysis on that

Ah yes - at the heart of the system, is a computer i built, a I7 926, 8TB of hard disk space, 12GB of RAM, etc.

Just in case i ever decide to play a game on it, and project it onto the screen, the computer has a Radeon 5870 1GB, so it should be able to play most games rather well.

 

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honestly i think it might look crappy scaled up onto a 110" display
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Offline Blue Lion

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If you're going to have a good sound system have you looked at what the walls are made of? Is the wall itself insulated well and all that jazz?

 

Offline Stealth

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yeah walls are insulated.

and a good sound system doesn't always mean a loud sound system :)

 

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honestly i think it might look crappy scaled up onto a 110" display

Shouldn't, since PC output is going to be considerably higher-resolution than most TV output on said display.

Right?

 

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I don't know if it's a trick of the light or not, but you might want to go over the walls with non-glossy paint.

 

Offline Stealth

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that's just the base coat.

it's non-gloss "ralph lauren suede" paint that's going over it

 

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 I wanted a fast car, i built a 900HP car that does 60-120mph in under 3 seconds, spinning the tires all the way to 210mph in the 1 mile trap.  I like doing things right

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Onkyo 1200W  7.1 surround system
110" screen

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Offline Stealth

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I wanted a fast car, i built a 900HP car that does 60-120mph in under 3 seconds, spinning the tires all the way to 210mph in the 1 mile trap.  I like doing things right

Pics/specs or it didn't happen.

Check my previous threads/posts - i think i have a few pics in there, and the detailed specs. I even have the build progress in there i think.

 

Offline Bob-san

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 I wanted a fast car, i built a 900HP car that does 60-120mph in under 3 seconds, spinning the tires all the way to 210mph in the 1 mile trap.  I like doing things right

Pics/specs or it didn't happen.
NGTM-1R: Currently considering spending the rest of the day in bed cuddling.
GTSVA: With who...?
Nuke: chewbacca?
Bob-san: The Rancor.

 

Offline Nuclear1

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About how long ago?  Just so I don't search all 422 pages of your previous posts :p
Spoon - I stand in awe by your flawless fredding. Truely, never before have I witnessed such magnificant display of beamz.
Axem -  I don't know what I'll do with my life now. Maybe I'll become a Nun, or take up Macrame. But where ever I go... I will remember you!
Axem - Sorry to post again when I said I was leaving for good, but something was nagging me. I don't want to say it in a way that shames the campaign but I think we can all agree it is actually.. incomplete. It is missing... Voice Acting.
Quanto - I for one would love to lend my beautiful singing voice into this wholesome project.
Nuclear1 - I want a duet.
AndrewofDoom - Make it a trio!

 

Offline Stealth

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It was a year ago.  I don't post a whole lot over here anymore, so should only be about 10-15 pages back.  I'm sure several people here remmber me