Not sure how many of you are into Home Theater (HT) setups, but it's my second favorite hobby.
After 5 good years, my first HT needs an upgrade. Actually, I decided to create a second one and leave the living room set-up in place. Too hard to redesign around a system that works as well as it does where it is.
While planning out the basement project (close to 1,000 sq. ft.), I decided to make room for a combination HT and family great-room. Two of the three rooms are nearly finished (exercise room and kids play room). They both measure approx. 12 x 20.
The final room, the HT/Great-room is about 75% complete. It will measure 14 x 25, and have a nearly 9 foot suspended ceiling. I went this route to facilitate access to the pipes above as well as making wire runs easier. An added bonus to the 2 x 2 tiles are great sound absorption. Coupled with that, I added insulation to the walls and will be carpeting the floor with a nice thick rug.
Anyway, I ordered the electronics this weekend. Can't wait for them to arrive. The 12-gauge wiring for the 7.1 speakers is complete. I've designed it so no wires will be visible, except for the 12 inches or so connecting the banana jacks on the wall to each speaker.
As usual, I started buying furniture and accessories months ago, so the Bird is relegated to driveway status for the time being as the garage has been fully monopolized.
Since I've been doing all the work myself, starting with framing and sheet rocking, along with electrical and lighting, it's taken me nearly 6 months so far. My goal is to be finished by the end of October. Only so much my aging body can take...can't work any faster. As it is, I've missed most of the spring and summer as I've been locked away for months now. Oh well...twill' all be worth it in the end.
As soon as I can, I'll try to post some pictures.
After 5 good years, my first HT needs an upgrade. Actually, I decided to create a second one and leave the living room set-up in place. Too hard to redesign around a system that works as well as it does where it is.
While planning out the basement project (close to 1,000 sq. ft.), I decided to make room for a combination HT and family great-room. Two of the three rooms are nearly finished (exercise room and kids play room). They both measure approx. 12 x 20.
The final room, the HT/Great-room is about 75% complete. It will measure 14 x 25, and have a nearly 9 foot suspended ceiling. I went this route to facilitate access to the pipes above as well as making wire runs easier. An added bonus to the 2 x 2 tiles are great sound absorption. Coupled with that, I added insulation to the walls and will be carpeting the floor with a nice thick rug.
Anyway, I ordered the electronics this weekend. Can't wait for them to arrive. The 12-gauge wiring for the 7.1 speakers is complete. I've designed it so no wires will be visible, except for the 12 inches or so connecting the banana jacks on the wall to each speaker.
As usual, I started buying furniture and accessories months ago, so the Bird is relegated to driveway status for the time being as the garage has been fully monopolized.
Since I've been doing all the work myself, starting with framing and sheet rocking, along with electrical and lighting, it's taken me nearly 6 months so far. My goal is to be finished by the end of October. Only so much my aging body can take...can't work any faster. As it is, I've missed most of the spring and summer as I've been locked away for months now. Oh well...twill' all be worth it in the end.
As soon as I can, I'll try to post some pictures.
hehe.
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