Mike
11-19-2008, 06:49 AM
Hello fellow PMCrs!!
Brainstorming started out with figuring where I could put this. I purchased a Cape last year and the fiance and I are getting married in July. As she would like to have kids as soon as we are married, this does not allow me much space within the home. So I have decided to convert the garage (only option) :D.
When I convinced my finace to let me do this she really was concerned how it would look. Blah blah blah. So I let her look at all the dedicated builds on AVS Forums and she fell in love with one called the Arthouse. Basically the conversation went pretty much like this... Me- "So I would like to do .....", Wife- "It better look like his!". :D:D
Enough rambling, here are some specs...
Room size: 19’6” x 11’4" x 8ft h
Extension size: 5' x 11'4" x 8'ft h
Converted Garage
1st Row: 11.5 ft (approx)
2nd Row: 16.5 ft on 12" riser (approx)
Planned equipment:
Panasonic AE2000U
Axiom speakers (3) M50’s, (4) Qs4s - 7.2S
Axiom subs (still undecided)
Yamaha RX-V663 (possibly will upgrade)
Belkin PF60
Playstation 3
DirecTV HD Reciever
Berkline 088 seating, 2 rows (3 and 3)
120”w SMX AT Proline screen
Here are some renderings I have been working on:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w151/G354U2NV/AVS/theatergarage235.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w151/G354U2NV/AVS/backtofront3d.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w151/G354U2NV/AVS/speakerview3d.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w151/G354U2NV/AVS/theater3d.jpg
A few things to note:
• Viewing distance to the first row is approx 11.5 feet, 16.5 feet for the 2nd row. This might not be ideal, but we'll see how close I am.
• The current design is set up for a 120”W screen. I am not sure if this will be too big and may go with a 110”W instead. I designed everything based on this size and will test with the projector before ordering the screen. If a smaller screen is needed it will then fit with no problem.
• Some renderings show the speakers behind the screen. I am looking to build the majority of the stage at 2'.
• I am planning to stop the soffit on the left and right of the projector so that the projector can be nearly butted against the back wall
• The fabric panels will be GOM with 1" OC703 and the wood panels will be most likely birch plywood.
• The rear door in the render will likely be a pocket door, and the door on the side wall can not be moved. The open wall in the pics has no doors or windows.
• Planning on a Lutron light controller for the soffit downlights and wall sconces.
• I plan on building a GOM fabriced black frame to cover the speakers and all of the screen wall.
• The equipment cabinet is recessed into an extension built onto the back of the garage.
I am done for now, but I will keep a complete photo log of all progress. This will not be a fast build, with a wedding next year my money is a little tied up. I will do most of the work myself with little family help. So bare with me and I will update with beginning photos soon.
Thanks again everyone, now you can go to town on the design. :p
Brainstorming started out with figuring where I could put this. I purchased a Cape last year and the fiance and I are getting married in July. As she would like to have kids as soon as we are married, this does not allow me much space within the home. So I have decided to convert the garage (only option) :D.
When I convinced my finace to let me do this she really was concerned how it would look. Blah blah blah. So I let her look at all the dedicated builds on AVS Forums and she fell in love with one called the Arthouse. Basically the conversation went pretty much like this... Me- "So I would like to do .....", Wife- "It better look like his!". :D:D
Enough rambling, here are some specs...
Room size: 19’6” x 11’4" x 8ft h
Extension size: 5' x 11'4" x 8'ft h
Converted Garage
1st Row: 11.5 ft (approx)
2nd Row: 16.5 ft on 12" riser (approx)
Planned equipment:
Panasonic AE2000U
Axiom speakers (3) M50’s, (4) Qs4s - 7.2S
Axiom subs (still undecided)
Yamaha RX-V663 (possibly will upgrade)
Belkin PF60
Playstation 3
DirecTV HD Reciever
Berkline 088 seating, 2 rows (3 and 3)
120”w SMX AT Proline screen
Here are some renderings I have been working on:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w151/G354U2NV/AVS/theatergarage235.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w151/G354U2NV/AVS/backtofront3d.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w151/G354U2NV/AVS/speakerview3d.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w151/G354U2NV/AVS/theater3d.jpg
A few things to note:
• Viewing distance to the first row is approx 11.5 feet, 16.5 feet for the 2nd row. This might not be ideal, but we'll see how close I am.
• The current design is set up for a 120”W screen. I am not sure if this will be too big and may go with a 110”W instead. I designed everything based on this size and will test with the projector before ordering the screen. If a smaller screen is needed it will then fit with no problem.
• Some renderings show the speakers behind the screen. I am looking to build the majority of the stage at 2'.
• I am planning to stop the soffit on the left and right of the projector so that the projector can be nearly butted against the back wall
• The fabric panels will be GOM with 1" OC703 and the wood panels will be most likely birch plywood.
• The rear door in the render will likely be a pocket door, and the door on the side wall can not be moved. The open wall in the pics has no doors or windows.
• Planning on a Lutron light controller for the soffit downlights and wall sconces.
• I plan on building a GOM fabriced black frame to cover the speakers and all of the screen wall.
• The equipment cabinet is recessed into an extension built onto the back of the garage.
I am done for now, but I will keep a complete photo log of all progress. This will not be a fast build, with a wedding next year my money is a little tied up. I will do most of the work myself with little family help. So bare with me and I will update with beginning photos soon.
Thanks again everyone, now you can go to town on the design. :p