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**MacBuster** · **07-26-09, 05:46 PM**

Any thoughts on what to do with the wall/ceiling corner? I've got a fair amount of space between the front soffit/valence and the wall. Put covered safe-n-sound up there? I was thinking about running a horizontal bass trap along there in addition to the side ones. (I will be removing the drywall facing you see behind there that is unpainted and covering the corner bass trap.)

**bpape** · **07-26-09, 05:57 PM**

You can bulk it up a bit by squaring it off up there if you want. It's not a big deal either way as long as you remove that drywall.

Bryan

**Prof.** · **07-26-09, 09:59 PM**

It looks like a great theatre in the making MacBuster..

Looking forward to seeing the end result..
Have you decided on a projector yet?

**Anthony** · **07-26-09, 10:41 PM**

All I can say is Wow! Great work so far. Keep us posted.

**MacBuster** · **07-27-09, 01:05 AM**

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Prof. wrote:

It looks like a great theatre in the making MacBuster..

Looking forward to seeing the end result..
Have you decided on a projector yet?

My conversation with the wife went something like this:

"I'm nearly at the point where I have to buy a projector..."

"Ok, how much will it cost?"

"Well, I was thinking of a JVC RS-20. It's very nice, but a bit more than I wanted to spend..."

"How much is it?"

"...less than some others?..."

"how much is it?"

"Did I mention how much I love you?"

:: stern look::

"um....$6500"

"you're dreaming."

Conversation over.

In other words, the projector choice is "currently in committee."

**MacBuster** · **07-27-09, 01:07 AM**

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ScruffyHT wrote:

And after all that he is coming over to help me finish mine

Let me know what I can do....

Although I might be returning to school next month. The baby is due in less than a week.

And work is...nuts.

Hope that broken wing of yours is feeling better.

**Prof.** · **07-27-09, 01:10 AM**

Quote:

MacBuster wrote:

My conversation with the wife went something like this:

"I'm nearly at the point where I have to buy a projector..."

"Ok, how much will it cost?"

"Well, I was thinking of a JVC RS-20. It's very nice, but a bit more than I wanted to spend..."

"How much is it?"

"...less than some others?..."

"how much is it?"

"Did I mention how much I love you?"

:: stern look::

"um....$6500"

"you're dreaming."

Conversation over.

In other words, the projector choice is "currently in committee."

Hahaha!!..I know how it goes..

I had a similar problem with a $3000 projector!!..

**ScruffyHT** · **07-27-09, 03:07 AM**

Quote:

MacBuster wrote:

"um....$6500"

"you're dreaming."

Conversation over.

Dont worry bro ... that would be a non starter here too if I went for it all at once ... my plan though is to convince her that the LCD in the master bedroom should go in the newly constructed gym ... the HD70 in the games room would actually work quite well in the master bedroom ( low profile and the wall wont have a tv hanging off it ) then we move the HD80 into the games room ... which means it's upgrade time for the theater - a RS20 with a Isco iiiL would be awesome - thats the master plan

I need to get that theater built first to make it all happen LOL

**MacBuster** · **07-27-09, 03:17 AM**

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ScruffyHT wrote:

Dont worry bro ... that would be a non starter here too if I went for it all at once ... my plan though is to convince her that the LCD in the master bedroom should go in the newly constructed gym ... the HD70 in the games room would actually work quite well in the master bedroom ( low profile and the wall wont have a tv hanging off it ) then we move the HD80 into the games room ... which means it's upgrade time for the theater - a RS20 with a Isco iiiL would be awesome - thats the master plan

I need to get that theater built first to make it all happen LOL

I actually didn't look closely enough at your plans before...I didn't realize that you were going to have TWO projector rooms.

I was wondering why you kept calling it your "games rooms." I kept thinking most people were calling them "theaters" and you were just trying to be different.

Have we seen pics of your actual THEATER room?

**ScruffyHT** · **07-27-09, 03:32 AM**

LOL ... yea ... the games room is for the kids to watch tv/movies/xbox360/ps3 etc etc

Theater is still just at framing/roughin stage but I will post some pics up tomorrow ... some cat5e runs and a last minute decision to add speaker roughins for future 10.2 surround ... I have not decided 100% on lighting and that may make a difference in some of the wiring that I have already done ... may go with UPB lighting control and LED lights

**MacBuster** · **07-27-09, 03:38 AM**

I'm running two extra channels to my stage in case I want to go with extra speakers up front in the future. Maybe I'll run three extra for an extra LFE channel, but I doubt that.

**ScruffyHT** · **07-27-09, 04:22 AM**

I ran 2 X 12G speaker wire + 2 X RCA for subs ... the way I figured it is the RCA would work if it is a powered sub and the speaker wire if I add a sub ( or 2 ) that have a seperate amp in the rack

**Bruce Fisher** · **07-27-09, 09:11 AM**

Looks awesome - nice work! Your Emotiva Amp caught my eye - I have their XPA-5... 350w x 5 into 4 ohms (my speakers are 4 ohm Emotiva 6.3s). It is a remarkable amp. You won't be disappointed with your purchase!

Also, I noticed you purchased the Seymour screens but going DIY. I opted for their new fixed frame (didn't want another DIY project!) - it ships today!

I'll be watching your thread to see how it finishes up for you - looks great so far

**MacBuster** · **07-27-09, 03:40 PM**

When Emotiva had the XPS-1 on sale last month, I was very close to pulling the trigger and getting an XPA-5 for the surrounds.

The MPS-1 is a sensational piece of equipment, and I could see myself never buying another AMP.

**MacBuster** · **07-28-09, 03:05 AM**

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bpape wrote:

You can bulk it up a bit by squaring it off up there if you want. It's not a big deal either way as long as you remove that drywall.

Bryan

Bryan,

I was more thinking about what to do along the wall/ceiling corner, all along it.

This is what I had in mind...a horizontal bass trap along the full width of the front wall. I would probably use the smaller version of the corner trap, with 17x17x24 pieces. Is this going to provide enough of a benefit over simply running the 2" OC703 up to the ceiling?

**bpape** · **07-28-09, 09:36 AM**

If it were me, I'd probably just do something like a 6"x6" rectangle so it doesn't take up as much space and blends with the shape of the soffiting. Your call though.

Bryan

**ScruffyHT** · **07-28-09, 10:30 AM**

You wont see it behind the AT screen

**MacBuster** · **08-10-09, 05:22 PM**

Well, progress has been slow lately, due to an addition to the theater:

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**Ted White** · **08-10-09, 05:28 PM**

Some delays are acceptable. Such a sweet shot. Dad should be proud!

**bpape** · **08-10-09, 05:51 PM**

That's certainly understandable. She's a cutie.

Take care of both her and Mom.

Bryan

**MacBuster** · **08-10-09, 06:48 PM**

Thanks guys.

Literally, all of the soundproofing (GG+DD, etc etc etc) was done to accommodate those little ears.

(or to avoid the screams...thank god soundproofing works both ways!

**MacBuster** · **10-02-09, 02:36 PM**

Ok...after a delay watching my daughter go from the above to this:

I am back in the theater.

I spent a couple of hours working on furring strips and I'm not that far away from installing the sound treatments around the room.

Since I will only have OC703 up to 5.5 ft on the side walls, what do people use up to the ceiling? Do you just leave an airgap behind the fabric?

**Ted White** · **10-02-09, 02:52 PM**

Well there ya go!

**dradius** · **10-02-09, 03:05 PM**

Looks great so far. I'll definitely be watching your progress. Kid is adorable too

**bpape** · **10-03-09, 10:30 AM**

Correct. You can just leave air behind the cloth up high. Some people also like to alternate slats to make a pseudo-diffuser. It's a lot of work and can actually cause problems if not done right though.

Bryan

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