ryanm84 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Ok. I bought the house in March of last year and have finally begun the work to bring the room up to par. On the surface, the room is pretty solid. About 11x19. Had/has a built in upper and lower cabinet/shelving units. The previous owner left the screen and 3 leather chairs that recline and nothing else. Room started like this: With beautiful wallpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 I removed the wallpaper and it came down pretty easily with minimal damage to the walls. Funny, I'm no paper expert but I don't believe I've ever seen a professional job where they painted behind the seams! I then took down the screen and its surround. All screens are stapled to the wall right? As it turns out it wasn't proper screen but rather some off white fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Watching, good luck with your build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 I removed the front shelves and crown moulding as the new screen will be much larger. Here is the room cleared out, drywall patched, and a tape outline of the screen. I've got a 123" Stewart Filmscreen unit that will be here later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 This is the AVR that I will use to drive 7.2.4 atmos. It's a pretty nice unit and I've not even spent 30 mins messing with it yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboKlipsch Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Nice start im jealous! Keep posting as u go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) This is the AVR that I will use to drive 7.2.4 atmos. It's a pretty nice unit and I've not even spent 30 mins messing with it yet. I know there's a lot of love for the vintage stuff, but I love the nice, new, modern AVR's. Really nice piece. Edited February 27, 2016 by wvu80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonH Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I agree with wvu80 the new AVR's are some nice pieces, great looking setup so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Thanks. The bulk of the work starts Monday with running wire and speaker placement. A compromise was made due to space and seeing a theatre set up with all in wall/ceiling speakers. LCR will be behind the screen, sides and rears in wall and atmos in ceiling. I will post more pics as I get going. I can't wait for the screen to arrive. It just fits in the space (height) and will seem enormous to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Today is the day. First shot with cabinets removed. Speakers and wiring going in today. More to come later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Plenty of holes cut, lots of wire pulled, and a lot more to be done over the next couple days. Back wall Front wall, ran into some plywood behind the drywall. That wall was part of the original house so I think they removed the stucco and used it for the inside wall. Sides. You can see the side and atmos speakers already in place. Have to get the drywall repaired tomorrow as the room is getting painted Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) The calm before the storm. Not a lot of big changes but 12 holes cut to run wire and relocate some outlets and now ready for paint. Going with a dark gray that matches a color in the carpet. All wiring run for Thursday and Friday when the screen, projector, remaining speakers, and equipment with rack. It's killing me that I can't watch a movie tonight! Edited March 2, 2016 by ryanm84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Khorns Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Looking great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercedesBerater Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 This is exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 This is exciting! Yes it is. It's fun watching someone else do a lot of work huh? Looks great, nice progress. Are you keeping the carpet? I dig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) I am keeping the carpet. For now. It might get swapped out at some point but it's not even a pressing issue. Progress made-pics are a little dark, the iPad doesn't have great light. Color is peppercorn and it's a nice dark gray that matches a color in the carpet. Ceiling, walls, and speaker covers. Painted speaker grilles ready for install. Back of the BW speaker. 4 of these for surround. Front speakers, projector and screen arrive tomorrow. Edited March 3, 2016 by ryanm84 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwc Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 This is great work. I would never have the courage to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Glad to see it coming together Ryan. What PJ did you decide on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) I used to build houses so demolition is easy. What I was really unsure of is what was up in the ceiling. It's a flat roof and I knew the trusses were going across the short span. I did have some help with the drywall repair. I have smooth walls and I don't trust my finishing technique! I will have a local company help with the install of the projector and having it set up. This is my first and I need the room done before visitors come next week. I don't want to get this far and not get the projector just right. Edited March 3, 2016 by ryanm84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 I went with a Sony, not 4k but 1080p. We looked at each and didn't see enough of a difference to warrant the 2x price. Luckily if that changes I can swap in a new one. After saving my pennies again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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