Author Topic: Oldboyracers HT build (Read 203089 times)

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1260 on:** Mar 12, 2017 at 07:18 PM »

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Mar 12, 2017 at 01:35 PM

A dedicated occupant of your recliner seat!

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Yes, she's admitted today that she'll be a permanent resident in the HT room as the air conditioning will be running.

toys4geeks · « **Reply #1261 on:** Mar 13, 2017 at 10:31 AM »

Wow, what's the dimension of the room from viewing to the rear?

Very nice layout

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Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1262 on:** Mar 13, 2017 at 04:00 PM »

Quote from: toys4geeks on Mar 13, 2017 at 10:31 AM

Wow, what's the dimension of the room from viewing to the rear?

Very nice layout

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Thanks toys4geeks, the room is 22.75' x 16', front wall to screen 2', screen to front row 10.5', screen to 2nd row 15.5'. I have enough room for a 3rd row so that may be a future upgrade. Now I have the screen up I don't mind either row so don't know which seat I'll be sitting in until I start watching but I'm guessing it'll be the front.

toys4geeks · « **Reply #1263 on:** Mar 14, 2017 at 02:18 PM »

Quote from: Oldboyracer on Mar 13, 2017 at 04:00 PM

Thanks toys4geeks, the room is 22.75' x 16', front wall to screen 2', screen to front row 10.5', screen to 2nd row 15.5'. I have enough room for a 3rd row so that may be a future upgrade. Now I have the screen up I don't mind either row so don't know which seat I'll be sitting in until I start watching but I'm guessing it'll be the front.

When you are all set up , PM me when you need a kodi box because I so like to be part of your journey as I've seen this thread for some time and learned a lot. Half off on those kodi boxes sound good?

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Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1264 on:** Mar 15, 2017 at 08:59 PM »

Quote from: toys4geeks on Mar 14, 2017 at 02:18 PM

When you are all set up , PM me when you need a kodi box because I so like to be part of your journey as I've seen this thread for some time and learned a lot. Half off on those kodi boxes sound good?

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Hoping to be set up at the weekend, ran into some unexpected problems that required modifications so a little behind schedule.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1265 on:** Mar 20, 2017 at 05:50 PM »

Update,
Around 4 days behind schedule due to sourcing materials mainly, plus modifications to the equipment rack & all the silly little jobs like refitting the inner door, at 40 Kg not an easy feat with only 2 people. The speaker cabling proved to be a problem due to to now having 2 amps rather than 1 AV Receiver & having to match up the inputs as my XLR cables were all 1 length but all sorted & connected. The only acoustic parts I'm keeping are the corner bass traps but their build quality is so bad I have made aesthetic covers which will be completed & fitted tomorrow. This has held me up a little as I need the front covers in place so I can re position the sub, I have less space as the screen now takes up an extra 15" on either side. All connections will be complete tomorrow so I'm looking at a Wednesday power up

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I'll post some pics when all complete, the room is too cluttered at the moment.

at_sunset_blvd · « **Reply #1266 on:** Mar 20, 2017 at 07:32 PM »

Cant wait to see it OBR

Need a hand I'm just a few hours away but w/ a very bad back, for surely I cant do anything w/ that 40kg door

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1267 on:** Mar 21, 2017 at 10:15 AM »

Quote from: at_sunset_blvd on Mar 20, 2017 at 07:32 PM

Cant wait to see it OBR

Need a hand I'm just a few hours away but w/ a very bad back, for surely I cant do anything w/ that 40kg door

Hi at_sunset_blvd, thanks for the offer of help but we've almost completed now including the door. My back is also bad, I have a misplaced disc just below my neck, something I've had to live with for a lot of years so understand your discomfort.
Your welcome to visit anytime just give me a little notice.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1268 on:** Mar 22, 2017 at 12:41 PM »

Update :-
My estimation of the power up date doesn't seem to be very accurate, some things are taking way longer than I envisioned. We will complete & fit the bass trap covers today, I'm allowing tomorrow for double checking everything & will start powering up on Friday.
We have run into another slight problem with the acoustics, Ricky was going redo for me but due to time constraints, prior commitments & the distance between us he will continue as my consultant. All his advice so far has been spot on & would not hesitate to recommend him to supply acoustic solutions whether it be executing the treatment solution or acting as a consultant. I will now make my own panels with Ricky's guidance so the room completion is now a little further down the line. I will start using the room as is, I can only detect a small amount of ringing with the hand clap so will take the opportunity to arrive at a solution a little bit at a time.

ricky · « **Reply #1269 on:** Mar 22, 2017 at 03:58 PM »

Thank you george for the appreciation. Sad thing that i cannot go there yet, schedule very unforgiving. Also pls do share for our fellows what happened to your first treatments. I knew from the start that it wont be good and its not cheap . But dont want to say something until yours came out. I dont want our fellow members to lose money on it

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1270 on:** Mar 22, 2017 at 07:31 PM »

No problem Ricky, you give credit where it is due
Not to worry, when your schedule is a bit more friendly we can sort something out.
I posted on page 40 of this thread my feelings about the acoustic treatment I had installed. I have had to make alterations to 2 of the bass traps due to them all being larger than the sizes I ordered & on dismantling them my true description of the workmanship would be censored. I am gobsmacked at the quality of workmanship & materials, these would not be accepted free in the UK. I could criticize the installation a whole lot more but it would not achieve anything, I know Ricky would like me to name names but that's not the way I operate but I'm quite happy to converse by PM. For all of you who are looking for acoustic treatment I would suggest you PM me & I'll do my best to help, I don't want anyone else to make the same mistake I did.
As I wish to forget about this episode I class the subject as closed (publicly) but quite happy to answer any questions by PM.

ricky · « **Reply #1271 on:** Mar 22, 2017 at 09:34 PM »

Thanks George, you are doing it for our pdvd group naman

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1272 on:** Mar 22, 2017 at 09:59 PM »

Quote from: ricky on Mar 22, 2017 at 09:34 PM

Thanks George, you are doing it for our pdvd group naman

kefq · « **Reply #1273 on:** Mar 23, 2017 at 08:58 AM »

These days, so many acoustician wanna be, are joining the band wagon with their so called acoustic treatment, only to find out that their promised solution is just a bunch of foams with no absorption and deflection properties.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1274 on:** Mar 23, 2017 at 09:54 AM »

Hi kefq, you've got it in 1. There are 2 parts to the equation, first you have to have the knowledge to design a solution (or hire an expert) & second you have to have the skills to implement the design, both were lacking in my installation. After a lot of reading on acoustics I am going to try an unorthodox approach & see where it takes me.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1275 on:** Mar 27, 2017 at 08:49 AM »

Update :-
I put the power up on hold for a short time as I have been assisting my repair man. By trade he's a mason (an extremely good one) also works for a furniture company making cabinets & everything he turns his hand to he tries to be perfect. He's been with me for 11 weeks now & we've done the HT room rebuild together but unfortunately I can't split myself in two so have had to assist him so he knows exactly what I want. Friday & Saturday we cut all the wood & assembled 14 acoustic panels, they are now ready for filling with Rockwool & covering with fabric. To be on the safe side I will paint the carcasses black in case the light colour of the pine shows through. It'll probably take a day to sort out the way in which the panels will be hung, I have a fairly cheap solution, it just requires implementing.
I'm all ready to power up & may do so later as it looks as if my man is having a day off (he hasn't arrived yet), it all depends on how I get on with the acoustic panels. I will clear the room & post some pics later.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1276 on:** Mar 28, 2017 at 06:10 PM »

Update :-
Delaying the power up till the weekend, I can't position the subwoofer until I have fitted the front acoustic panels (not enough room). The 1st 8 panels have been painted & the other 6 will be trimmed, sanded & painted tomorrow morning. We will start filling the panels & fitting the fabric tomorrow & will hang them Friday & Saturday. Until then a few pics.

Lunchtime today, 1st 3 acoustic panel carcasses trimmed & sanded.

End of work today, 1st 8 acoustic panel carcasses painted & ready for completion.

My DIY corner bass trap covers - front left.

My DIY corner bass trap covers - rear right.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1277 on:** Mar 29, 2017 at 07:43 PM »

Update :-
The 1st 8 panels are now filled with Rockwool & the 4 small ones have the Rockwool wrapped in fabric. We will fill the other 6 & wrap all before wrapping the panels in the finishing fabric. A couple of pics.
It looks a go for powering up on Sunday.

Rockwool filling added.

Rockwool wrapped in fabric.

RXV · « **Reply #1278 on:** Mar 29, 2017 at 08:48 PM »

Looking good!

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1279 on:** Mar 30, 2017 at 06:13 AM »

Thanks RXV.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #1280 on:** Mar 30, 2017 at 03:22 PM »

I think I'm smelling fermented grape juice already.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1281 on:** Mar 30, 2017 at 05:55 PM »

Nelson, you're absolutely correct

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1282 on:** Mar 30, 2017 at 06:09 PM »

Update :-
Ran into a little problem which has hampered the acoustic panel build. The Rockwool I have seems a bit strange, it is supposed to be 50mm but is 60mm at one edge & 100mm at the opposite edge so have trimmed it to fit. I'm hoping the other rolls I have are not the same. 60mm is not a problem, I purchased 3" x 1" Pine for the carcass but turns out to be 2 1/2" x 3/4" which is OK as the Rockwool sat in fine until it increased to 100mm halfway through the roll. The 4 smaller panels are complete, we will finish 2 larger panels & hang them 1st thing tomorrow, put the subwoofer in position so I can power up on Sunday when my man has his day off. I'm estimating that there will be 5 panels to cover on Monday so I'll be able to do a proper calibration on Tuesday. The 2nd pic is for Ricky & my question is - How are my corners ?

1st 4 panels complete.

A close up of the corners.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1283 on:** Apr 02, 2017 at 11:06 PM »

Update :-
4 panels to be covered with fabric tomorrow & 12 to hang so will be completed on Tuesday. Powered up today & considering no set up the sound was good. Only 1 problem, my sub is not working, acting as if it has no power, a little job for me tomorrow. The PQ of the 8300 out of the box is very good & as my eyes are not what they used to be I will not bother to get it calibrated unless other viewers pass comment. Will do a full set up Tuesday/Wednesday & take some pics, well happy so far.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #1284 on:** Apr 02, 2017 at 11:17 PM »

You'll have to wait for a few hours for bulb break-in.

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Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1285 on:** Apr 03, 2017 at 12:03 AM »

Hi Nelson, after all the hard work I think think the PJ will have to wait a few hours for me to break in

Seriously, even though none of the gears have yet reached their optimum performance everything was really good. Looking forward to many hours of viewing & if I get the acoustics right, listening.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #1286 on:** Apr 03, 2017 at 08:49 PM »

Quote from: Oldboyracer on Apr 03, 2017 at 12:03 AM

Hi Nelson, after all the hard work I think think the PJ will have to wait a few hours for me to break in Seriously, even though none of the gears have yet reached their optimum performance everything was really good. Looking forward to many hours of viewing & if I get the acoustics right, listening.

Yeah!!! And how are the power amps performing?

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1287 on:** Apr 03, 2017 at 11:11 PM »

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Apr 03, 2017 at 08:49 PM

Yeah!!! And how are the power amps performing?

I'm well happy, the amps are great considering no burn in & the subwoofer is OK, turned out to be a bad outlet. 6 acoustic panels hung so the other 8 tomorrow & then I'll do a calibration. I've decided to make 8 diffuser panels, one can only experiment.
Pics tomorrow.

marlon1925 · « **Reply #1288 on:** Apr 04, 2017 at 09:25 AM »

Quote from: Oldboyracer on Mar 29, 2017 at 07:43 PM

Update :-
The 1st 8 panels are now filled with Rockwool & the 4 small ones have the Rockwool wrapped in fabric. We will fill the other 6 & wrap all before wrapping the panels in the finishing fabric. A couple of pics.
It looks a go for powering up on Sunday.

Rockwool filling added.

Rockwool wrapped in fabric.

where did you get these rockwool blankets?

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #1289 on:** Apr 04, 2017 at 03:14 PM »

Hi Marlon, I got the Rockwool from Insuphil, P2100 for 5M roll 1200mm wide 60kg.