My Movie Theater, Lobby, AV Room, and Game Room
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Thank you Striker.
We can definitely hold 100 people and much more. We had a NYE party before and we had more than a hundred, right Ben? :wink:
Thanks Arshad.
We made the starfield by simply drilling holes in the designated places from the butcher paper which was custom made for the size of our theater. They said that it replicates the sky from the SE part of the USA during the summer. The Milky Way stars do not twinkle like the constellation and shooting stars, and they are a little less bright.
Sounds like a very nice system Doc. I always enjoyed Snell, and Denon makes great bang-for-the-buck receivers (which I'm a fan of). Vidikron is an awesome brand of projectors.
We can definitely hold 100 people and much more. We had a NYE party before and we had more than a hundred, right Ben? :wink:
Thanks Arshad.
We made the starfield by simply drilling holes in the designated places from the butcher paper which was custom made for the size of our theater. They said that it replicates the sky from the SE part of the USA during the summer. The Milky Way stars do not twinkle like the constellation and shooting stars, and they are a little less bright.
Sounds like a very nice system Doc. I always enjoyed Snell, and Denon makes great bang-for-the-buck receivers (which I'm a fan of). Vidikron is an awesome brand of projectors.
Is that your SLR? Any more pics?
Very nice HT set up. If and when you end up selling your home, will you start another (possibly similar) HT project in your new home?
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Hi Freshazzburu,
I wish that was my SLR! The McLaren belongs to a friend of mine who has an incredible car collection. Don't get me started.
I will build an even more extensive HT at the next home. I asked my architect to contact THX, and he was able to get the specifications for Home THX certification. We designed the new theater to accomodate the requirements. It will contain 50+ seats. It is 45'x30'x19'. I love this hobby!
Take care.
Nicely done home theater. Very nice house.
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Yeah, there were definitely quite a few people, at least 100 if not more. So, any plans for an NYE party this year? :wink::biggrin:
Hi Ben,
I would like to hold another NYE party and end this year with a bang, but my wife is reluctant with how difficult it was to host the last time. I'll try to convince her, but it's even more of a challenge to do so with a baby in the equation, along with an even larger number of guests.
I hope you have been doing well.
I would like to hold another NYE party and end this year with a bang, but my wife is reluctant with how difficult it was to host the last time. I'll try to convince her, but it's even more of a challenge to do so with a baby in the equation, along with an even larger number of guests.
I hope you have been doing well.
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You, sir, are my brothers' new hero :biggrin:
Hi Guys,
Our theater is pretty much done now. Just little knick-knack stuff to do.
Here are some updated pics. Sorry for not posting sooner.
One of two racks with the EpiCenter HTPC and five Sony 200 DVD changers daisy-chained via firewire:
Screen and stage with temporary speakers in place. You can almost make out the tops of the first row of seats:
Close-up of screen, starfield, and front-right column showing the double crown molding uplights and fabric walls:
More starfield, crown molding uplight, and flush mounted light images:
Our theater is pretty much done now. Just little knick-knack stuff to do.
Here are some updated pics. Sorry for not posting sooner.
One of two racks with the EpiCenter HTPC and five Sony 200 DVD changers daisy-chained via firewire:
Screen and stage with temporary speakers in place. You can almost make out the tops of the first row of seats:
Close-up of screen, starfield, and front-right column showing the double crown molding uplights and fabric walls:
More starfield, crown molding uplight, and flush mounted light images:
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More photos.
I should have closed the double doors in the back to give a better representation of what the theater would look like. However, since I wheeled the second rack with all the components (and temporarily placed the projector on one of the shelves) and wired all the speakers to the 906 receiver, I didn't want to disassemble it for the sake of the photo. I will update again when the rack is finally placed appropriately in the A/V room:
I should have closed the double doors in the back to give a better representation of what the theater would look like. However, since I wheeled the second rack with all the components (and temporarily placed the projector on one of the shelves) and wired all the speakers to the 906 receiver, I didn't want to disassemble it for the sake of the photo. I will update again when the rack is finally placed appropriately in the A/V room:
Very nice. You can even charge admission to watch a movie at your house.:wink:
You can even charge admission to watch a movie at your house.:wink:
Glad to see it's getting all finished up and looking good. Next time I'm up visiting NorCal on a road trip will have to get in touch and see if we can hook up. Would love to check it out.
I like the extra comfy, recliner seats for you and your wife surrounded by the watch the movie and get out seats. lol
I like the extra comfy, recliner seats for you and your wife surrounded by the watch the movie and get out seats. lol
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Hi slamstrom,
I should set up the business plan to be like movie theaters in that most of their profit is from selling their concessions. I won't charge family or friends for admission, but will have them pay outrageous $ for Raisinets and popcorn and soda. :wink:
Hi Ilya,
I would be disappointed if you didn't call me and stop by the next time you visit the bay area! Definitely let me know the next time you are here, and I'll make sure to do the same if I'm down in your neck of the woods.
You are one of many who have made the same observation about the seats.
You would be surprised how comfortable these seats actually are, especially since the seat backs rock. However, you are right that they are not made to have someone sit there for 3 movies straight, unlike the two money seats.
Hi mickeylex,
Thank you for your comments. I wish you were still living in the area so we could hang out. Let me know when you and Lisa are visiting your old stomping grounds so we can meet up. I don't have any more plans for seats, as I think 22 seats fill up the theater pretty much up to capacity.
Take care,
J.
I should set up the business plan to be like movie theaters in that most of their profit is from selling their concessions. I won't charge family or friends for admission, but will have them pay outrageous $ for Raisinets and popcorn and soda. :wink:
Hi Ilya,
I would be disappointed if you didn't call me and stop by the next time you visit the bay area! Definitely let me know the next time you are here, and I'll make sure to do the same if I'm down in your neck of the woods.
You are one of many who have made the same observation about the seats.
You would be surprised how comfortable these seats actually are, especially since the seat backs rock. However, you are right that they are not made to have someone sit there for 3 movies straight, unlike the two money seats.
Hi mickeylex,
Thank you for your comments. I wish you were still living in the area so we could hang out. Let me know when you and Lisa are visiting your old stomping grounds so we can meet up. I don't have any more plans for seats, as I think 22 seats fill up the theater pretty much up to capacity.
Take care,
J.
That can fund the poker games when the movies aren't playing.:wink:
That's pretty badass. I don't think i know enough people to even need that many seats though hehe. Maybe I'd have more friends if i had a theater room like that :tongue:
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amazing... simply amazing
gorgeous...
What does someone do for a living that can afford a set up like that?
wow
gorgeous...
What does someone do for a living that can afford a set up like that?
wow
Hi Slamstrom,
You mean like this?
We had 20 people at a time playing, with others waiting to get on a table.
Thanks Chong, Cozmo, and Roninasauna.
We watched the Dark Knight yesterday for Mother's Day. My parents, in-laws, and sis' family were over for a BBQ, and we concluded it with a movie.
You mean like this?
We had 20 people at a time playing, with others waiting to get on a table.
Thanks Chong, Cozmo, and Roninasauna.
We watched the Dark Knight yesterday for Mother's Day. My parents, in-laws, and sis' family were over for a BBQ, and we concluded it with a movie.
Exactly.
J,
Next time Lisa and I are in the old 'hood, I'll let you know. I'd love to check out the new theater sometime.
