Author Topic: Oldboyracers HT build (Read 204364 times)

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #480 on:** Jul 05, 2014 at 05:13 PM »

Quote from: Chain Reactor on Jul 05, 2014 at 08:14 AM

i would love to go there and audition the room when its done.thanks for keeping us posted every step of the way.

Thanks Chain Reactor, when the the HT room is completed & fully set up PDVD members will be welcome to audition. I hope my postings will be of help to forum members if they choose to go down the same route or even part of it. The good thing is I'll be able to tell every one what I did wrong & what is necessary to put it right.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #481 on:** Jul 05, 2014 at 05:16 PM »

My HT room decorator is having a weekend off so no more updates till Monday/Tuesday

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crazyhog · « **Reply #482 on:** Jul 05, 2014 at 06:11 PM »

Though im not building a dedicated HT room, im enjoying looking at ur thread for new updates to get tips and ideas how to build a HT room and its acoustics. Keep it up George!

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #483 on:** Jul 05, 2014 at 07:20 PM »

Quote from: Oldboyracer on Jul 05, 2014 at 05:16 PM

My HT room decorator is having a weekend off so no more updates till Monday/Tuesday .

That's because you let him have a weekend off without you serving ice cold pale pilsen.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #484 on:** Jul 05, 2014 at 07:56 PM »

Quote from: crazyhog on Jul 05, 2014 at 06:11 PM

Though im not building a dedicated HT room, im enjoying looking at ur thread for new updates to get tips and ideas how to build a HT room and its acoustics. Keep it up George!

Thanks for your kind comments crazyhog, My only wish is this thread will be helpful to forum members for future projects they may have.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #485 on:** Jul 05, 2014 at 08:01 PM »

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Jul 05, 2014 at 07:20 PM

That's because you let him have a weekend off without you serving ice cold pale pilsen.

Nelson, I wish that was the reason - easily remedied. He's using a 40 gallon drum to stand on & I've witnessed him falling off once, I don't want to be responsible for him breaking his neck. Seriously he & his crew have been working hard preparing the rest of the house for painting so I don't begrudge him a weekend off

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deo · « **Reply #486 on:** Jul 08, 2014 at 10:38 AM »

wow, planadong planado...congrats in advance

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #487 on:** Jul 08, 2014 at 07:58 PM »

Quote from: deo on Jul 08, 2014 at 10:38 AM

wow, planadong planado...congrats in advance

Thanx deo

ricky · « **Reply #488 on:** Jul 08, 2014 at 08:48 PM »

You are lucky that you were able to get the services of such passionate builders, you guys compliment each other. I'm sure once its ready youll invite them to see a great
Movie as reward for their hard work. ExpendableS marathon is in order hehehe

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #489 on:** Jul 09, 2014 at 09:01 AM »

Quote from: ricky on Jul 08, 2014 at 08:48 PM

You are lucky that you were able to get the services of such passionate builders, you guys compliment each other. I'm sure once its ready youll invite them to see a great
Movie as reward for their hard work. ExpendableS marathon is in order hehehe

Hi ricky, yes I have been a bit fortunate as they are also very accommodating. It was my intention to treat them, I have a few candidates for a marathon view

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #490 on:** Jul 09, 2014 at 09:04 AM »

End of work last night, seat riser 75% loaded with dry sand & 50% of wall & ceiling surfaces sanded.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #491 on:** Jul 11, 2014 at 10:27 PM »

Seat riser loaded with sand, plywood top will be fitted tomorrow.

From right looking towards doorway.

From doorway looking towards the right.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #492 on:** Jul 12, 2014 at 07:50 PM »

Seat riser complete except for step covering. My fault, I've forgotten the width of my seats & need to check there is enough clearance to fit a nosing on the sides of the steps. A job for Monday.

Looking at the doorway from the right.

Looking from the doorway to the right.

Trial patch of the prospective final wall colour.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #493 on:** Jul 12, 2014 at 08:15 PM »

The latest computer rendering of the HT room showing more accurate final colours.

mbtorn · « **Reply #494 on:** Jul 12, 2014 at 08:25 PM »

Quote from: Oldboyracer on Jul 12, 2014 at 08:15 PM

The latest computer rendering of the HT room showing more accurate final colours.

Wow! Well thought out. Like the overall design and color scheme.

nerveblocker · « **Reply #495 on:** Jul 12, 2014 at 10:04 PM »

Wow nice! Going the PJ route huh? Congrats!

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #496 on:** Jul 13, 2014 at 07:56 AM »

Quote from: mbtorn on Jul 12, 2014 at 08:25 PM

Wow! Well thought out. Like the overall design and color scheme.

Thanx mbtorn, took me quite a long time to decide on trying the deep red but spending most of yesterday looking at it I'm pleased to say the colour has grown on me

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #497 on:** Jul 13, 2014 at 07:59 AM »

Quote from: nerveblocker on Jul 12, 2014 at 10:04 PM

Wow nice! Going the PJ route huh? Congrats!

Thanx Doc, not quite going the PJ route yet. If the Panny hasn't survived the journey or it develops a problem then PJ it will be

jh@meeh · « **Reply #498 on:** Jul 13, 2014 at 09:12 AM »

ribbon cutting by FHM models....weeeeeeeh!

Gino · « **Reply #499 on:** Jul 13, 2014 at 09:40 AM »

Good to see the primary seats aren't on the riser. You have the liberty to move them for that sweet spot. Bass on the rear seats near the wall might sound deeper but hollow during my personal tests.

Photonyo · « **Reply #500 on:** Jul 13, 2014 at 10:18 AM »

looking good sir.. not really a fan of the ceiling fan and it might give you a problem when you go PJ route. Since the walls are painted i assume you will also put acoustic panels?

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #501 on:** Jul 13, 2014 at 04:50 PM »

Quote from: jh@meeh on Jul 13, 2014 at 09:12 AM

ribbon cutting by FHM models....weeeeeeeh!

I think the wife might have something to say about that JH

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #502 on:** Jul 13, 2014 at 05:15 PM »

Quote from: Gino on Jul 13, 2014 at 09:40 AM

Good to see the primary seats aren't on the riser. You have the liberty to move them for that sweet spot. Bass on the rear seats near the wall might sound deeper but hollow during my personal tests.

Hi Gino, yes primary seats on the ground floor which gives room for adjustment. As this is my 1st proper HT room it's a case of learning by experience. I'm about to find out about bass problems soon - maybe

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #503 on:** Jul 13, 2014 at 05:27 PM »

Quote from: Photonyo on Jul 13, 2014 at 10:18 AM

looking good sir.. not really a fan of the ceiling fan and it might give you a problem when you go PJ route. Since the walls are painted i assume you will also put acoustic panels?

Thanx Photonyo, The ceiling fan was a case of do I or don't I, I decided to install it as it's a simple exercise to remove. There is an air con. unit but as they are not used in residential houses in the UK I wasn't sure of the noise implications so decided to fit both. Yes I will be fitting acoustic panels after the paintwork has been done

Gino · « **Reply #504 on:** Jul 14, 2014 at 11:49 AM »

It's classier than a stand fan. I listen best with the ac off. But for non critical sessions and movies, the ac is on. It's a good way to move air to prevent mould.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #505 on:** Jul 14, 2014 at 06:55 PM »

Quote from: Gino on Jul 14, 2014 at 11:49 AM

It's classier than a stand fan. I listen best with the ac off. But for non critical sessions and movies, the ac is on. It's a good way to move air to prevent mould.

Your right Gino, I also have the problem of having lived in a lot colder climate all my life. I think I'm acclimatising quite well but it remains to be seen when viewing with all the gears on

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