Home theater.

[pwherr]

I was wondering if any one has built one in their house.I am building one now in a spare room.I am doing all the work myself.Not large 12x18.I am now building a floating floor so the bass rumbles more.I am into electronics as a hobby.I was using the living room and wanted to have a room just for tv.Just wondered if anyone has done this and had any tips.

[Big Pimpin]

Originally Posted by pwherr

I was wondering if any one has built one in their house.I am building one now in a spare room.I am doing all the work myself.Not large 12x18.I am now building a floating floor so the bass rumbles more.I am into electronics as a hobby.I was using the living room and wanted to have a room just for tv.Just wondered if anyone has done this and had any tips.

monster cable



GL man...sounds like it will be fun for ya

[Romanowski]

Originally Posted by big pimpin

monster cable

Paul find a kid that works at a Best Buy that can get Monster Cable cheap, at cost for employees, its worth using the quality, but the mark up is outrageous

LMAO, only advice I have

[Big Pimpin]

Get those good connectors that go from the Receiver to the TV and etc....Also,get the ones that are 3-4' long.It makes it a alot easier to pull out your equipment to work on it.


The wires are expensive but it is definately worth it,specially if you are doing HDTV.

[pwherr]

I am all set up for hd.I have it on 2 tv's and I could never go back.I have a 60in philips but I have been looking at a projector set up but I don't think the pic is as good just larger.And yes monster cables on everything.My sound system is Onkyo I haven't heard anything better.

[Kramer]

Originally Posted by pwherr

I was wondering if any one has built one in their house.I am building one now in a spare room.I am doing all the work myself.Not large 12x18.I am now building a floating floor so the bass rumbles more.I am into electronics as a hobby.I was using the living room and wanted to have a room just for tv.Just wondered if anyone has done this and had any tips.

floating floor ?

what you talkin bout ?

Laminate ?

[pwherr]

Originally Posted by Kramer

floating floor ?

what you talkin bout ?

Laminate ?

The floor does not touch the walls it is a wood frame set on top of concrete with 2 layers of plywood on top with insulation in between the 2x4's.It is solid to walk on but by not being attached to the walls the the sound is supposed to be better.I will carpet it just like a normal floor.

[Kramer]

Originally Posted by pwherr

I am all set up for hd.I have it on 2 tv's and I could never go back.I have a 60in philips but I have been looking at a projector set up but I don't think the pic is as good just larger.And yes monster cables on everything.My sound system is Onkyo I haven't heard anything better.

so you would not recommend a projector ..?

I do not have a big screen of any kind yet

[pwherr]

Originally Posted by Kramer

so you would not recommend a projector ..?

I do not have a big screen of any kind yet

I just don't think the pic is as sharp even the hd ones.But I have been spoiled with my Philips the pic is perfect.

[Romanowski]

Onkyo is awesome, I debated for a long time and went with Harmon Kardon, probably some German>Japnease thing I have, both are great

[Kramer]

Originally Posted by Romanowski

Onkyo is awesome, I debated for a long time and went with Harmon Kardon, probably some German>Japnease thing I have, both are great

not sure of those but I read that Panasonic and Technics are actually the same company ...

[pwherr]

I had my onk hooked up to Paradgms and now to infinity's and It sounds great with the cheaper infinity's.

[Kramer]

Originally Posted by pwherr

I had my onk hooked up to Paradgims

I forget the name but have you looked into the long speaker that has 20 something hooked into it all in 1 ?

I think its like $ 1,000

[Romanowski]

Originally Posted by Kramer

not sure of those but I read that Panasonic and Technics are actually the same company ...

Never Heard of Harmon Kardon?

[pwherr]

Are you looking at the yamaha that is one case but like 40 speakers in in it? That thing is wild.