Whats the difference ?

**peterS** · 03 December 2006, 21:05 Sunday

tell him his wife isnt like the ones in the magazines

**Chris D** · 03 December 2006, 22:21 Sunday

:rofl: Good one, peter. Or hand him a copy of "GQ" and tell him that HE isn't like those in the magazines.

Here's the thing--it's YOUR room, right? Does it make you happy? Good. I always give props to the people who DO, not those who critique, including all of us here on forums. I spent 2 years buliding my theater, and I built it exactly the way I did for me, not to show others. Of course, it's nice when I show people my theater and they give gushing praise. But even if they didn't--it's mine, not theirs!

I'd say maybe 75% of people in this world say, "that's a crappy painting", or "I don't like her singing", or "that band sucks", or "your theater isn't as nice as others I've seen in magazines". What really gets me is when people scoff and say, "big deal... I can do that", but THEY DON'T. If you can do better, why don't you? :roll:

**kgveteran** · 04 December 2006, 05:53 Monday

Originally posted by peterS

tell him his wife isnt like the ones in the magazines

Thats pretty funny :B

**John Holmes** · 04 December 2006, 11:44 Monday

I have always been of the camp "if you like, I love it". As stated, it doesn't matter what others think. Home Theater is about ones personel enjoyment (and their families) within their own home. For some it's an HTIB, for some it maybe Bose Lifestyle, for others it maybe simple 2ch. It does not matter how you get there as long as you are enjoying the trip.

**sirbogey** · 04 December 2006, 11:57 Monday

Originally posted by peterS

tell him his wife isnt like the ones in the magazines

nice one! :T

My best friend told me once that my HT system is not even mid-fi! It hurt badly, for a day or two, or a week... but then again, him being my best friend.. he's forgiven. The thingd is, he doesn't know anything about music nor HT. He based his comment on magazines and prices... more expensive being the best.. :Z

**SteveCallas** · 04 December 2006, 12:56 Monday

While talking to a friend about HT, he said that even though my HT was a great room it's not like the ones in the magazines.

Does he realize that those hidden in wall speakers and subs are huge compromises? Or is he an average guy who doesn't really care about the actual performance and just wants your room to look prettier?

**kgveteran** · 04 December 2006, 19:37 Monday

Originally posted by SteveCallas

Does he realize that those hidden in wall speakers and subs are huge compromises? Or is he an average guy who doesn't really care about the actual performance and just wants your room to look prettier?

I would like to see what my room would cost to have it installed.What do they charge an hour ?

**cobbpa** · 04 December 2006, 20:15 Monday

This is something I encounter with my humble setup as well..only since I'm in college and my speakers don't put out inflated bass, therefore it isn't like the typical college setup, people aren't impressed. My parents enjoy it, and though they aren't any kind of experts, I like that. It's only 3 speakers, but I've built them all and I know that the sound I get is good, especially when money is considered. I'll take clarity of music & understandable dialogue, thank you

kg, yes it's true your room isn't like the ones in the magazines. You didn't pay extra for marketing, installation, or frills. Your sound is less compromised than the in-wall models often seen in those pictures. Recalling pictures of your subwoofers, I can't think of many (any?) mag setups I would bet on in tests against yours. Maybe $2,000 chairs improve the experience a little bit, but I'd guess that a movie in your setup isn't much less enjoyable than most in HT magazines.

**Chris D** · 05 December 2006, 02:31 Tuesday

... except mine.

**kgveteran** · 06 December 2006, 05:53 Wednesday

I guess my biggest concerns with integrity are at the preamp outputs.What I mean is from the preamp outputs goes the signal I care most about.From there it goes to amplifiers that need to be sizable enough to power speakers, which are capable enough to translate motion to air pressure.From there the air pressure needs to be controled by acoustic treatments.

This to me is fundamental for HT and enjoyable movie experience.

**whoaru99** · 06 December 2006, 07:41 Wednesday

Is it safe to assume your friend does not have a HT room "like the ones in a magazine" - if he has one at all??

**George Bellefontaine** · 06 December 2006, 10:26 Wednesday

Well I love to look at those home theater pictures in magazines, and to a degree they inspired me to put together my setup. Yeah mine has neutral gray walls, curtains frame the screen and that's where any resemblance to those fancy ht's in magazines ends. My equipment rack isn't hidden, my speakers hang on the wall and the wires show. But when the lights are out the only thing that matters is that great picture projected on the screen and the sound that fills the room.

Sure, if I had tons of money and a huge house, I would certainly have me one heckuva theater just like the magazines, but I don't have tons of money and my theater takes up more of my basement that I would like, but when all is said and done, I love my home theater just the way it is.

**Chris D** · 06 December 2006, 23:10 Wednesday

Well, here's another thing--all those fancy, gaudy theaters you see in magazines? They're not designed for function, they're designed for eye appeal! On many of them, I can tell from just looking at them that the acoustics are a bear, even if they've done equalization and treatment. I see marble floors, shiny gold objects, metal items that will rattle and resonate at native frequencies, etc.

**Sithlord** · 07 December 2006, 03:51 Thursday

Now that I have a projector, I need to address the color of the ceiling and walls. After getting suggestions from a professional calibrator, I told some members of my family about what I want to do with my theatre room (lounge room) and they just didn't get it. Grey walls grey ceiling they said that will look awful even after I expalined why that needed to be done they still didn't approve. Well I had one anwser to that "well it's my house I can do whatever I want". I know that it will be a big improvement when I eventually have it done together with the professional calibration so at the end of the day if it makes the experience so much better then I will do it. You have to have at least one passion in life.

**George Bellefontaine** · 07 December 2006, 11:15 Thursday

Those grey walls will indeed improve the contrast on your screen, Sithlord, so you are making the correct decision.

**aud19** · 07 December 2006, 16:45 Thursday

Here's the paint code for absolutely neutral grey if you want it Sithlord

Here's the Kodak 18% Grey formula for HD Behr Premium Plus Interior Flat Latex (1 Gallon). I got this from another forum member who had the Kodak color card (almost) perfectly matched at his Home Depot.

Accent Base (1600)
4 columns on label:
------------------------------------------
COLORANT OZ 48 96
------------------------------------------
D Thalo Green 0 36 0
E Thalo Blue 3 14 0
F Red Oxide 1 11 0

I've used it behind my RPTV with a bias light and LOVE it :T

**kgveteran** · 07 December 2006, 20:42 Thursday

Life is just shades of gray :roll:

**Sithlord** · 08 December 2006, 02:44 Friday

Great thank you for that guys. I needed to go down to a photo place a get a grey chart but you have done the hard work for me. I will go to the paint store and see what they say about that choice or if they have something similar. Probably get this done early next year. I just bought 3 theatre chairs that recline that click together and have cup holders so I'm a bit straped for cash at the moment. Baby steps.

**Chris D** · 08 December 2006, 04:24 Friday

sithlord, you can search here in the guide for my theater pictures. I used grey carpeting, grey lower half of the walls, deep blue upper half of walls, and midnight blue ceiling. Looks and works great, as far as I'm concerned.

**Azeke** · 09 December 2006, 23:35 Saturday

It's your home and it matters only how you enjoy it. I don't have the most elaborate setup either, but it's the small things that count. I have had friends come over and they love my HT, so much so, that they ask me to help them construct one for them in their homes, that provides some personal satisfaction for me.

My wife is even to starting to get into it now, she told me that she wants to order some Home Theater seating. I just work on things a little at a time in my small basement space. Is there room for improvement? Certainly, but I don't have the big bucks to make significant improvements, one day at a time.

Peace, blessings and Merry Christmas everyone,

Azeke

**kgveteran** · 10 December 2006, 19:14 Sunday

Originally posted by Azeke

It's your home and it matters only how you enjoy it. I don't have the most elaborate setup either, but it's the small things that count. I have had friends come over and they love my HT, so much so, that they ask me to help them construct one for them in their homes, that provides some personal satisfaction for me.

My wife is even to starting to get into it now, she told me that she wants to order some Home Theater seating. I just work on things a little at a time in my small basement space. Is there room for improvement? Certainly, but I don't have the big bucks to make significant improvements, one day at a time.

Peace, blessings and Merry Christmas everyone,

Azeke

AZEKE,

Merry Christmas to you also. I have had a HT in every house i have owned.The first was in the living room because I was single.I had a video grade Runco cinema pro 750.S-Video input.

Next was a smallish bedroom in a three bedroom ranch.I loved that room.

Now this one is dedicated and I have been working on it for about 4 years.I've kept a journal of upgrades and all the DIY stuff.I wish I kept one from day one.

Besides my subwoofer system, I'm most proud of the three RS WTMW centers I use as mains.They are so friggin dynamic it's scary at times.I can't wait to build the 28a/225's for the 2 sides and rear center.

Kg

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