Every once in a while I'll run across a song that I've heard for years and never paid much attention to until more recently - because of some low frequency instrumentation I never heard before listening with a subwoofer. Two such songs are: Madonna (not normally a big fan) - "Like a Prayer"...
Again, haven't posted in a while...since last posting I've made a few improvements: A better rack server in the control loft (won it off ebay), a security system (4 channel), added a small down fire sub to the loft (mostly to feel the punch better), a very quite but high volume ceiling fan...
Hmm, ok, seems to be some kind of DIY book that the PB is in. Here's the pre-order link: http://www.electronichouse.com/artic..._diy_projects/ I ordered 5
There will be an article (with pics!) about the Partybarn in the Jun issue of Electronic House magazine - I'll have to leave a link for the online version when it comes out. I don't know if it will be a little blurb on the last page or something more - can't wait to see!
I have a side job in the Adult entertainment industry and the Partybarn is typically used for various 'films' I star in...
....Gotcha! Heh heh, no, really, it's just for fun. We have friends over from time to time. We also like to watch movies and play Wii. Last year I watched almost the...
The Wii needs a lightbar for the controllers. In a normal scaled setup, the light bar is on a wire connected to the Wii that sits on or near your TV. In this setup, the Wii is up in the loft and I use a wireless light bar. The optimum position/height is on a flipped chair...
Did you get your...
Yeah, just a 4x3 aspect (can simulate 720P) for now - but dang it was a good deal on ebay - $329/ free shipping. I'm holding out to get something really fancy...
I haven't updated this in a while, but this is kinda nifty. If you've never played Wii Bowling on a big screen - you gotta try it. It really adds to the game when it's huge.
The projector came off EBay (they're military surplus for around $350). It's a JVC DLA-G10U. Native res of 1365x1024. I'm using it to fill in until the end of the year when I can afford an HD projector. I think I'll get a JVC (an HD350 maybe?) or better...
YES! The clock on top of the rack...
I haven't updated this in a while. We've had a couple parties - and everything has been great! Another one tomorrow. The biggest upgrade I've made since I last posted is the AV machine I built. It's a coreI7 running Vista (for now), 6gb ddr3 ram, 1gb ddr3 video, dual raptors in a raid 0...
I'm piecing together an AV system for my home theater. I WAS going to buy an HP system from SAMs Club for around $1200 until I priced building one more powerful for less. So far, this is what I've picked up: Viotek 700W 20/24 Pin SATA and SLI connectors - $40 shipped - New V2 Viotek 700W...
Hmm, I'd suggest watching EBay and getting the brightest projector you can (800 isn't very bright and would get washed out easy). I just picked up a military surplus JVC for $329 shipped (low hours too). It can do 720p and is 1000 lumens. Just do research on what you find to see if it fits the...
Your existing system seems quite awesome. I don't know how many do this, but I'm currently transferring all my old DVD's to TB drives (which are going quite cheap these days). I can run up movies with a point and a click now. I haven't tried this with Blu-ray yet, but I will. Anyway, I'd put...
Here's a shot: The power runs down one support and two video cables run down the other (I kept the vid away from the power). The vid cables: Monitor and HDMI.
Cool - I'm glad the idea can be used again! For my situation, I wanted to have the weight distributed on the main supports (rather then the ceiling purlins). I also figure this design will help reinforce the strength of the building at least to a small extent. The rail is needed because the...
Got the screen in: Custom mount welded: Installed: Some specs: Focupix Flexio 16:9 Electric Projector Screen Two remotes: IR and RF (both work great!) 205" diagonally (17 feet) 1.3 gain (good for lower lumen projectors on really large screens) Price: $1,199.99 +...
Wow - good catch. I was looking at the 1200 vs 1080 side things. I didn't consider the other side...hmmm... ...I see the Sony VPH-G90 has a resolution up to 2500X2000p and can support 16:9...claims to support screens as large as 300"...but doesn't seem to be very bright...350 ANSI lumens? Are...
hmm, I googled "light cannon" with no useful information for video applications. What would constitute "realistic"? This particular CRT is rated for up to a 250" screen. A 16'x9' screen is 220". Concerning my environment: When I turn the lights out, there is ZERO ambient light. IE...
I've been researching projectors for a very large screen application. (Please see Partybarn ) The screen will go across this wall: The room is blacked out and I plan on using a 16' x 10' screen. I know the CRT's are old technology, but some of these can support incredible resolutions...
Just an update. I've installed another table set with chairs, some neon (we bought previously), walkway lighting and wall mounted some older Infinity's I had laying around (they sound GREAT!). Also started populating the bar with some booze. Pics: It's looking like I'll be...