Greetings from The Bat Cave

**John S** · **06-18-06, 12:20 AM**

Hello all! Two years ago my wife found this house and wanted to move in immediately. I wasn't all that keen on doubling the house payment at the time, but she made a powerful argument in favor of it. Most of the basement space was finished and looked to be just about ideal for a small home theater. This made it possible to make a dream of mine a reality–-if only on a modest scale. We made the move and even though it is still a work in progress, my little HT materialized. She calls it "the bat cave."

I would never call myself anything close to an A/V expert, but I have learned a lot in these last two years. I am impressed with the level of expertise on this forum and expect to learn even more. Maybe I can throw in an entertaining post here and there from time to time.

**Sonnie** · **06-18-06, 12:56 AM**

Howdy John and welcome to the Shack!

The potential for a dedicated HT room will make you do a lot of unusual things... like take up half your two car garage.

Nice list of gear there... I'm sure you'll fit right in with us Shacksters.

**John S** · **06-18-06, 10:31 AM**

Quote:

Sonnie wrote:

The potential for a dedicated HT room will make you do a lot of unusual things... like take up half your two car garage.

Yes indeed Sonnie, I checked out your installation and thought cutting a garage in half was far more dedication than I have.

Nice one!

**nova** · **06-18-06, 12:29 PM**

Welcome John,

Looks like a pretty nice HT set-up to me.

**Tommy** · **06-18-06, 04:10 PM**

Welcome John, looks like you have a great setup. Do you have any pictures of the bat cave to share?

**John S** · **06-21-06, 08:04 AM**

Thanks for the welcome all. I debated on posting pictures over in the Gallery, but I think neither my camera quality, nor my room is ready to brag about yet. Besides, I don't want to be next to Movieman's thread. I mean his receiver is worth more than my whole system. Now that's an HT!

Yesterday I went out to buy a new digital camera, but came home with a Tripp-Lite HT1000UPS instead. That says something about my priorities.

As you say Tommy

Out of my running budget/total I've spent over 10k. This is not a cheap hobby.... sheesh

(Does any golfer really know what they've blown on greens fees?)

Anyway, here's a couple:

**Tommy** · **06-21-06, 08:15 AM**

Thanks for the pictures John the room looks great!

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