Recent content by OldMan

Hey, thanks. I figured this is such a newbie question that it belonged in the Basic forum. Ill check with the mod and see. But thanks for the heads up. And I figured it was just the cool factor. I thought there might be more to it...

Hi all, I am currently in the process of finishing my basement and building a rec/room home theater. I had my room all planned out until I the many pics here of builds that you guys have done and am just amazed. Many of you all built a stage, which has the projector screen and speakers...

wow. I never heard of DIY subs before. I'll search for those threads and check em out. I was thinking about spending around $300 to $400 on a sub. something that I can either put on the bottom of the wall shelf I'm building or in the corner of the room somewhere. would DIY subs cost less...

thanks. after considering your inputs, I may decide to just put the fireplace to left of the wall (corner) instead of middle. this way, I can have the center speaker below the screen. this way i have the option of getting fixed or motorized, based on preference not necessity. with this...

thanks for the reply, and no worries, I appreciate your criticism. I need this as I am no expert when it comes to Home Theater. I have been to a house, with a similar setup to what I'm trying to do, and it wasn't too bad. the lights were off in the theater room, but the lights were on at the...

Hi all, First post here, and this is one cool and very informative site. I bought a brand new home about 6 months back, with an unfinished basement. I plan to make one area of the basement a family room/hometheater room. I'm doing all the work myself with some help of family and friends...