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  1. Dan C

    Motorized Window Shades

    I am in the process of building my theater and it is taking forever. I am doing all the work my self except for the electric (neighbor). Anyways, I also went with Lutron products so that everything worked through my Graphik Eye. The only thing I don't like is that I have to run the electric...
  2. Dan C

    Steel Studs

    Well we all have our priorities! I am waiting for my friend to get back to work, like having a baby is a reason to take some time off, so he can get me my drywall and accoustic board. He owns the company so were are talking discount. I have the screen (Stewart 123"), the rack sides for framing...
  3. Dan C

    Need help with Lighting Control

    The thing about dimming flourescents with ballasts is that each ballast will only dim a certain amount of flourescent light. I was building back lit movie posters that were going to have 4 flourescent lights in each but then Iwould have to buy 2 ballasts for each unit. The solution was 3 lights...
  4. Dan C

    Steel Studs

    Ok guys I just put some (5) on your gallery (DanC23). I can't find the pictures of the beginning of construction, they must be film pic's. I don't want to fill up the gallery so I will take some of the house and what it looks like today, my home theater construction (not moving very fast now...
  5. Dan C

    Steel Studs

    Alright here it goes ..... When I started collecting bids and such my brother-in-law, was to do the HVAC. WELL --- can you guess what happened? Yup, but he still was to due the work because he is great at what he does. Fresh air was planned all the time but as I ststed earlier I wanted to get in...
  6. Dan C

    Steel Studs

    Sorry it took so long but I was trying to talk my wife out of keeping the new dog she came home with. I had no problem getting a loan but I was the buyer and the contractor. I applied for a construction loan and had no problem. The place where I had the most problems is in the beginning. The...
  7. Dan C

    Steel Studs

    Yes, they don't burn. My house is energy efficient, every appliance is energy star rated, 90% efficient furnaces' and a/c. I had the whole house foamed, even the roof. My house is like a big cooler. I have to bring fresh air in because the air gets stale. Love my house!
  8. Dan C

    Steel Studs

    My whole house is made of steel and I love it! It goes up faster, I used Icynene insulation (lower gas bill), and you do not have to use wood to frame out doors and windows. My house can handle 135 mph winds (not like I need it in Illinois), I will never have termites and the hat track keeps the...
  9. Dan C

    what will make me happy in the long run?

    Yes I ment THX speakers. I have heard different things from different people. Don't think of making me happy, what would you do?
  10. Dan C

    what will make me happy in the long run?

    I know you guys are going to say listen to them and decide but I have and still cant make up my mind. Klipsch Ultra2 or Energy (For the back rears, get the 2.2WM. For the sides, get the 2.3WM’s. For the fronts, get the floor standing 2.3i, and for the center, get theV2.0Ci. For the sub, get...
  11. Dan C

    what to buy

    That is what I thought but some one told me that Klipsch is the only company that makes their speakers with horns. I have listened to other Klipsch and loved them but was told that the horns make for long listening fatigue. I have auditioned many speaker sets and still I am stuck. Yes two subs...
  12. Dan C

    what to buy

    Ok, here's the story: I just started building a home theater in my basement (20W x 25L). I have been getting lots of advise on this forum just by reading others messages and submitting a few myself but now I really want some advise. I want to buy some good quality speakers that I will build in...
  13. Dan C

    projector and screen

    All speakers are built in. Changed my mind again on the projector thinking Dwin. Any comments? This way no scaler (built in) two box system, with a line tripler. Plus mount and DVI cable thrown in package. Not to sure yet , have to check it out some more. There is a dealer in Elgin so for a long...
  14. Dan C

    literally have no idea what to buy

    I appreciate your skeptism of my purchases but I am not looking for only the THX logo. I will admit that I would like them to all be THX certified but that is because I really, really need things to match. Severe OCD is the reason for this. I understand that piecing together a HT is the best way...
  15. Dan C

    literally have no idea what to buy

    As of yesterday I had planned to buy a Denon 3803, Aragon 2005 5 channel amp, Ronco 710 projector, 110 inch Stewart fixed screen, Monster 5100 clean power stage 4, Denon dvd player (can't remember which one but the price was around 600.00), and a Klipsch Ultra 2 surround package (7.1). I...
  16. Dan C

    NIB Denon AVR-3803

    Do you still have the reciever? It is the 7 channel THX one right? Will the warranty transfer?
  17. Dan C

    My movie poster lightbox

    Eddie thanks for the help, I must of missed that link. I am hard wiring my theater for 4 lighted frames. I was going to put my autographed jerseys in there and still might but they want 450-600 dollars a piece and they are not lighted so I would have to put a light over them. They will be dimmed...
  18. Dan C

    should I pc or stick with basics

    Ok here is another question I thought of : The store where I am purchasing the projector recommended a scaler or a processor. Something that improved the picture of a DLP projector. Can a HTPC do what I am trying to explain? I still use cable but it does have HD and I also pick up HD through the...
  19. Dan C

    should I pc or stick with basics

    Forgot to ask what a HTPC will cost around. I know it will cost more but it could be used for other things unlike a regular dvd player. Also does anyone have suggestions on what hardware to buy? Thanks
  20. Dan C

    should I pc or stick with basics

    I am new to home theater issues and I really want to put a great system together. I plan on using a Denon3803 7.1 THX receiver, Aragon 2005 5 channel amp, Monster power HTS5100,Sharp XV-Z12000U DLP Projector, Klipsch THX Ultra 2 7.1 speakers, Stuart Firehawk stationary screen (120 or 110 in. not...
  21. Dan C

    projector and screen

    That is the screen I had in mind. If the speakers are mounted in the wall how do you angle them? Will this cause them to shake more? What do you recommend (under the screen or over the screen)? thanks
  22. Dan C

    projector and screen

    Also should I run pvc to the projector from the equipment rack. How many cables run to the projector? I would like to box it out leaving the front open, but will I need vent it some how?
  23. Dan C

    projector and screen

    Thanks for the help and I read that thread but is it worth it. The stuart screen I plan to purchase is already 2000.00 bucks. How much more can it be? I am going with the new Klipsch Ultra2 system. Should I just put it under the screen?
  24. Dan C

    My movie poster lightbox

    I really like the poster box that had the Pulp Fiction poster in it. Can you tell me the dimensions and how deep to make it? Are all(most) posters 27x41? Thanks
  25. Dan C

    projector and screen

    I am new to home theaters and have questions about my set up and choice of projector. I plan to purchase a sharp 12000 and fix a stewart screen in the wall. I will recess the screen (twice) and put felt over the setbacks. I at first planed on a perforated screen but I was told that the dlp would...
  26. Dan C

    wall construction

    thanks for the help!
  27. Dan C

    theatre seating

    I am purchasing the new Klipsch Ultra2 THX speakers and I had planned to mount them in the walls but I just recieved the literature on them and it looks like they are supposed to be mounted on the wall. Will it make a difference if I put them in the wall? How would I angle them? Is there a...
  28. Dan C

    theatre seating

    Thanks for the comment. How do you find the sweet spot? I just expect it to be in the second row. I only like to sit on the end so I guess I am stuck.
  29. Dan C

    wall construction

    Sorry I left out some details. The theater is in the basement with 12 inch thick concrete walls. It is right below the dining room/family room which is in front of the house and nobody uses them. The only problem is that they are covered with wood flooring. The walls will be foamed and the...
  30. Dan C

    wall construction

    I was considering this as a option: Icynene insulation 1/2 plywood rubber sheeting (45 mil.) 1/2 drywall should i use plywood or drywall as the first layer? I would really use the help this is my first home theater
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