My HT in progress

[kia303]

Here are some pics of my dedicated HT room, it is not quite finished yet and I need to update some of the pics. I need to get moving on the bar build so I can have this in time for the Super Bowl.

List of gear:
Onix Rocket 750's for fronts
Onix Rocket 200 center
Onix Rocket 300 dipoles for side surrounds
Onix Rocket 250's for rear surrounds
Onix Rocket Dual UFW-10 subs
Emotiva LPA-1 7 channel amp(beta unit)
Emotiva LMC-1 processor(beta also)
Panasonic AE700U LCD PJ
Da-Lite HCCV 106" permwall screen
Panasonic S97 DVD player via HDMI
Onix XCD-88 CD player
S/A 3250 HDSTB
Sony PS2
Cobalt and Onix SP-200 speaker cables
Canare DIY interconnects
Brickwall Surge Protector(8 receptacle)
Cinepro 2400 Power Conditioner
Home Theater Master MX-700
Lutron Spacer System IR Dimmers
GIK Acoustic Panels

http://community.webshots.com/album/218717773XkpCSJ

 

[gellor]

Very nice looking. I like the documentation of the whole setup process.

 

[zumbo]

Nice!

I have an unfinished room that I am going to move my system to when I get some extra money. Thanks for the step-by-step pictures. Makes it not look so intemidating. Nice work.

 

[kia303]

I have to say that it was a learning experience and a lot of fun, the only thing in the room that I did not personally do was the carpeting. My wife thought I was nuts when I told her that I was going to build a HT, and I got a lot of negative comments from A/V retailers/installers when I was shopping for a PJ for the room. I did the whole room, including all of the gear, for less than $12,000. That required a lot of shopping for bargains and waiting for certain things to go on sale but it can be done on a budget. I promised to send some pics to GIK acoustics for his website when it is completed, he was very impressed with my DIY approach and a set budget(wife's, not mine). I am still trying to decide what I want to use for my bartop and that is what is holding things up.

 

[Sheep]

Very Nice! Exactly how I want my theater room to look like, when I get one. Risers for the rear seating, everything.

One thing you could try, is placing hte subwoofers in different spots. Like opposite corners, or in between the Left and right mains. This will help combat room modes.

SheepStar

 

[kia303]

Sheep,
I assume you are recommending stereo subs as opposed to colocated. I thought about separating them but since I went with dual 10's I was wanting the extra headroom that colocating provided. I have done some acoustic treatments since the pics were taken, so hopefully my room is not to bad. I have never plotted it because I do not have the equipment, or the knowledge, to do it.

 

[wilkenboy]

Kia,

Wow, nice setup! It seems that you are finding, as I am, that a DIY approach is very rewarding, and a heck of a lot nicer on the pocketbook!

I'm interested in your projector stand - did you make that yourself? If so, I'd love some more detail on the materials, dimensions, construction. Looks sharp. If its not DIY, where did you find it and how much did it cost?

Also, the paint looks pretty nice as well. What is it?

~Josh

 

[westcott]

I really like the colors you choose and how you built a wall to control the light coming in the room from the double double doors.

For a maintenance free counter top, silestone or any quartz countertop will provide years of trouble free service.

I used it in my kitchen and I am very happy with the material.

Plus, the seams are invisible to all but the most discerning eye!

You did great with your budget and your speakers are very attractive.

 

[kia303]

DIY was fun!

Josh,
Thanks for the kind comments, the PJ shelf was designed and built by a woodworker from Texas, he is a member over at AV123 forums. He goes by Brucer and he does great work. He built my front rack as well, it would be hard for me to quote you a price because it was custom built to my specs but I can say that I thought the price was very fair. I paid $150 for the sheld and it is finished in real Rosewood Veneer to match my speakers. The paint is Behr, from Home Depot, two different colors were used. The ceiling and PJ wall is Breakfast Blend, the other walls are Pepper Spice which is a little lighter but in the same category and the trim is Cinnamon Cake. Are you hungry yet? I have to admit that if I hired this job out then it would have never happened, we are not sure how long we will be living in this house and I did not want to spend a fortune on the room.

Kia,

Wow, nice setup! It seems that you are finding, as I am, that a DIY approach is very rewarding, and a heck of a lot nicer on the pocketbook!

I'm interested in your projector stand - did you make that yourself? If so, I'd love some more detail on the materials, dimensions, construction. Looks sharp. If its not DIY, where did you find it and how much did it cost?

Also, the paint looks pretty nice as well. What is it?

~Josh

 

[kia303]

Thanks,
The wall served a couple of purposes, it created a smaller room and made the room less square so that helped the acoustics. The wall also gave me better light control, like you mentioned and lastly gave me an area to put in a small bar area for entertaining. Thanks for the tip on the countertops, I will consider them. To be honest I was actually considering using some left over hardwood flooring from another DIY project in the house. I thought that I could sand it down and stain it to match the speakers and then put a thick coat of acrylic on top of the flooring, make a nice bullnose and be ready to go. The flooring is already paid for and just sitting in my garage.

I really like the colors you choose and how you built a wall to control the light coming in the room from the double double doors.

For a maintenance free counter top, silestone or any quartz countertop will provide years of trouble free service.

I used it in my kitchen and I am very happy with the material.

Plus, the seams are invisible to all but the most discerning eye!

You did great with your budget and your speakers are very attractive.

 

[a/v moron]

To be honest I was actually considering using some left over hardwood flooring from another DIY project in the house. I thought that I could sand it down and stain it to match the speakers and then put a thick coat of acrylic on top of the flooring, make a nice bullnose and be ready to go. The flooring is already paid for and just sitting in my garage.

I like your idea of using the flooring. I did the same thing on a bar at my house. I used an industrial Polyurethane top coat that gives it a "bar" type finish. The top coat is built up about 1/16". I think the product was actually called Bar Top. My local Sherwin Williams special ordered it for me. Good Stuff.

 

[westcott]

The only thing I saw that puzzled me was why the wall sockets were left sitting so high up.

I like the paint color choice too!

 

[kia303]

The only thing I saw that puzzled me was why the wall sockets were left sitting so high up.

I like the paint color choice too!

I assume that you are referring to the two outlets under the screen and the others on the walls? The reason that these are in that position is because it was originally meant to be a garage, so no low outlets. The main part of the room was already sheetrocked, I did not feel like cutting new holes and patching a bunch of old holes for outlets. I did eliminate the outlets in the ceiling, that were for the garage door openers. The room is not perfect, it is my first attempt at a dedicated HT room, my next room will be designed from scratch with HT in mind. This room was designed based on how it was already built, compromises here and there but the family enjoys it.