Hi Folks,
I have completed my multi use home theatre room on a budget. When I bought a new house recently, it had a room upstairs away from the family which had the potential for a 'mancave" as my wife calls it. It was nearly 5 metres square with a decently high ceiling. It had existing lighting with dimmers, air conditioning, blackout curtains, carpets, enough sockets and smart wiring by the previous owner. All I had to do was paint it.
The room had to fulfil a few functions:
1. It had to be a demonstration room for my business (I am a corporate trainer) where I could give presentations to clients
2. It had to be a dedicated two channel listening room for my CD collection
3. It had to have minimal equipment that was bought on a budget and utilise existing equipment and furniture where available.
4. It had to produce great visuals and sound for my movies nights
5. It had to please the wife and family (when they were allowed to grace the room)!
I appear to have managed all of my objectives.
I have completed the room for under $3500 US or $4800 Australian
AV kit is as follows:
1. OPTOMA 3D HD 30 Projector (with all the fittings, cables and two pairs of 3 D glasses) - $800 US
2. YAMAHA RS-S600D slimline AV receiver - $850 US
3. OPPO BDP 103 Blu ray player - $550 US
4. Projection screen - $350 US
5. 5 HAWTHORNE AUDIO SILVER IRIS OB coaxial speakers - 2x15'' fronts, 3x10'' centre and rears (home made) - $1100 US
6. ENERGY - powered 10'' Subwoofer - already in situ - no cost
7. Room treatments - $50
Outcome - objectives completed. Very happy chappie!!!!!!!! Oh! and WAF (the wife likes it - bonus!!!!!!!!)
I have completed my multi use home theatre room on a budget. When I bought a new house recently, it had a room upstairs away from the family which had the potential for a 'mancave" as my wife calls it. It was nearly 5 metres square with a decently high ceiling. It had existing lighting with dimmers, air conditioning, blackout curtains, carpets, enough sockets and smart wiring by the previous owner. All I had to do was paint it.
The room had to fulfil a few functions:
1. It had to be a demonstration room for my business (I am a corporate trainer) where I could give presentations to clients
2. It had to be a dedicated two channel listening room for my CD collection
3. It had to have minimal equipment that was bought on a budget and utilise existing equipment and furniture where available.
4. It had to produce great visuals and sound for my movies nights
5. It had to please the wife and family (when they were allowed to grace the room)!
I appear to have managed all of my objectives.
I have completed the room for under $3500 US or $4800 Australian
AV kit is as follows:
1. OPTOMA 3D HD 30 Projector (with all the fittings, cables and two pairs of 3 D glasses) - $800 US
2. YAMAHA RS-S600D slimline AV receiver - $850 US
3. OPPO BDP 103 Blu ray player - $550 US
4. Projection screen - $350 US
5. 5 HAWTHORNE AUDIO SILVER IRIS OB coaxial speakers - 2x15'' fronts, 3x10'' centre and rears (home made) - $1100 US
6. ENERGY - powered 10'' Subwoofer - already in situ - no cost
7. Room treatments - $50
Outcome - objectives completed. Very happy chappie!!!!!!!! Oh! and WAF (the wife likes it - bonus!!!!!!!!)