My Build - Blazing Ridge Cinema

**Chinadog** · **09-14-07, 12:50 PM**

Hey guys, I don't get over here much and not sure I even posted here. I have a theater/bar/basement I built that I figured I'd share with you guys. I have a rather large construction thread over in AVS that I'll link below. I don't want to even attempt to reproduce it here (for obvious reasons once you look at it). I'm not sure how many people from AVS are here, so this may be redundant for them. Anyway, I thought I'd share here and spend some time on the Shack!

The basics:

Equipment - Panasonic AE900 Projector, Yamaha RXV-2600 Receiver, Toshiba HD-A2 HDDVD, Harmony 880 remote with X10 scene control, Berkline 090s

Room - 12x19x9, false screen wall, Linacoustic treatments, GOM.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=549924

**Sonnie** · **09-14-07, 01:05 PM**

Hi Chinadog and welcome to the Shack!

Your room is almost the same size as ours.

Super nice... and I like your screen logo.

It looks familiar for some reason...

Think you could fix me up a logo angled to the right instead of the left... Cedar Creek Cinema? Then email me the jpeg file?

**Chinadog** · **09-14-07, 01:16 PM**

Sonnie, thanks. I actual didn't do the logo, it was done for me and its part of a complete intro I have on DVD. Here's the thread with the specifics of how to get one made for you (warning, long, long and really long) and how you generate the intro using Blender. If you just want to one frame, they can do that pretty quickly I think.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=538807

Bud

**Chinadog** · **09-14-07, 01:19 PM**

BTW, if you go the the first post in my AVS thread and scroll down some, you'll an index (still in progress) of all the techniques and products for the build, in case it helps.

**bpape** · **09-14-07, 02:34 PM**

Hi Bud.

Glad to see you made it over here.

Bryan

**Sonnie** · **09-14-07, 02:51 PM**

Now you just need to stay...

**Chinadog** · **09-14-07, 03:06 PM**

Bryan, thanks. I also need to go spend some time on Ruben's forum as well. I figure I spread myself thin at work, might as well do it here too... j/k

**Chinadog** · **09-14-07, 03:10 PM**

Quote:

Sonnie wrote:

Now you just need to stay...

You're gonna have to throw me outta here. How many posts do I need to post a REAL url in my sig?

**Bob in St. Louis** · **09-14-07, 03:28 PM**

Very nice Bud. Job well done Sir, A++.
I suppose you've found the best way to keep a 360 quiet....Put it in another room.

Bob

**Chinadog** · **09-14-07, 03:35 PM**

Hey Bob, thanks. Actually, I got lucky. I didn't know how loud it was and didn't really think about it. I knew I wanted my rack outside the room, but was glad that was the case when I fired that puppy up. Man o man... it's like an airplane taking off!

**Bob in St. Louis** · **09-14-07, 04:06 PM**

HA HA... The 360 is the reason I installed a door on my in-wall rack.

I'm on my third 360 and they're getting quieter. Still not quiet enough to be in a HT room though.

Again Bud, Very nice room man. Very tastefully done, classy!

Bob

**Chinadog** · **09-14-07, 04:14 PM**

Bob, thanks, I appreciate that. I sure put a lot of time and effort into it (oh and that green stuff - no, not green glue, that other green stuff).

**Bob in St. Louis** · **09-14-07, 04:24 PM**

<--------One of my favorites. LOL

**Prof.** · **09-14-07, 07:44 PM**

Hi Bud and welcome to over here..

I followed your build for a very long time on AVS...How many years was it?...sorry, couldn't resist..Although I think you broke the record over there for the number of posts in your thread.

You and Larry Channin were the inspirations that lead me to build my first theatre, and I learnt a lot from both of you along the way..
I'm now in the process of building my second dedicated theatre, in a new location..
It won't be as classy as your theatre, but hopefully will be an improvement on the first one..
You knowledge on theatre building will be much appreciated here..

**Chinadog** · **09-14-07, 09:27 PM**

Hey Prof, thanks, glad to hear you enjoyed it. I appreciate the kind words as well. It was really a learning experience for me too. A collaborative effort with all the other guys for sure! I think it took me about 1 year and a half to do the whole basement, although I don't think I'll ever be done with it. I can't believe you're already on your second build. Do you have a thread for your new build?

I feel like a noob over here, regardless of the number of posts over there. I think if Ruben was as active as he was he'd own that record in a heartbeat!

**Chinadog** · **09-14-07, 09:28 PM**

Quote:

Bob in St. Louis wrote:

<--------One of my favorites. LOL

That's pretty fitting in this forum!

**Bob in St. Louis** · **09-15-07, 07:52 AM**

Bud, I just now clicked on your "BRC Photos" link. Dude, that room belongs in the pages of a magazine.
Your room makes mine look the public bathroom of a truckstop.
You've raised the bar, man. Truly.
I've not found too many rooms that make me want to start all over, but yours does.
Nice job!!!

Bob - Color me jealous

**Chinadog** · **09-15-07, 08:13 AM**

Bob, Geez, thanks! You've got a nice room yourself! I like the ceiling, did you do that yourself?

Thanks for the kind words. I think it came out pretty good. I did a lot of research and took my time (obviously). There are actually things I'd do different if I did it again. One of the things people have to keep in mind is that you have to deal with characteristics and limitations of the room itself. I wish I had more 4 feet of width and another 6 feet of depth. Because the room is a little narrow, I opted for no columns and sconces. Things like that. I've very happy with the video and sound quality. I'm glad I went with acoustical treatments and I'm glad I was able to work with Bryan (bpape). Now to go 1080p!

**Prof.** · **09-15-07, 07:38 PM**

Quote:

Chinadog wrote:

I can't believe you're already on your second build. Do you have a thread for your new build?

I can hardly believe it myself..I had no sooner finished the theatre, when things changed for me..
My sister has a property down near the South coast, and she's trying to run cattle on her own at 65!!!
She had already suffered several injuries and I was getting very concerned for her safety..
So I decided to move near her and give her a hand with the cattle..
Fortunately, a property became available just 1Km. from hers, and since I'm retired, I decided to move down there..
Best thing I ever did!!!..I absolutely love it here, and I have a spare room to build a theatre...Not quite as big as my previous one, but should be ok..
It's almost done, so I'll soon find out...

**mechman** · **09-16-07, 12:25 PM**

Bud,

Welcome to the Shack! Fantastic theater! I love it!

mech

**Chinadog** · **09-16-07, 12:33 PM**

Mech, thanks for the warm welcome and the compliment!

**09-20-07, 05:28 PM**

Great room!!!!!

**Chinadog** · **09-20-07, 07:42 PM**

Quote:

Speakerlab wrote:

Great room!!!!!

Thank you, thank you very much (he says in his best Elvis voice)....

**Bob in St. Louis** · **09-21-07, 11:01 AM**

Quote:

Chinadog wrote:

Bob, Geez, thanks! You've got a nice room yourself! I like the ceiling, did you do that yourself?

Hmm, not sure why it took 5 days to get notification for this???
Thanks Bud for the complement about my room.
Yes, I did the ceiling myself. Not costly at all. Lots of 2X4's and drywall. Nothing but inexpensive materials and some imagination.... and time. Lots and lots of time as a matter of fact. Gives a cool effect with the remote controlled recessed lighting in each cavity. A few boxes of removable colored ceiling tiles on grids for acoustical reasons and access to wiring above flank the drywalled lighted area. I did everything in the room except the carpet.

Thanks Bud!
Bob

**Chinadog** · **09-21-07, 06:56 PM**

Bob, check for notification options, they might be set to once a week email versus immediate.

One of the things I may start up in the spring is the fiber optic ceiling. Becuase of the weird dimensions of my ceiling, I have to do it in multiple pieces or panels, so I may go with a coffered type ceiling (always wanted to do one) and trim it out in the same trim/stain combo. I'd prefer to do it as one large ceiling for the outdoor effect, but not sure I can do it since both the length and width are greater than 8 feet.

Stay tuned!

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