Good luck...
How I wish I got a room like yours...
Home Theatre AV Room / Home Theatre Build Report, Build Completed, pics on Pg 6.
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 Nov 20 2007, 07:09 PM
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Wa lau... super rich dude.
Good luck... How I wish I got a room like yours... |
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Dec 4 2007, 08:50 AM
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QUOTE(jasonlky @ Nov 29 2007, 12:08 AM) Don't just think about doing an AV room, if you have the space, then you should just go ahead and do it. If you don't have space then you can convert your living room quite nicely. Bro Timothyy has converted his living room in to a AV room as well with very nice results. Can visit his thread here in LyN. HEy... thanks. I will be shifting house again. Ha! Ha! All the hardwork will got to start again. As for opening the Box Office, I won't be issuing an open invitation. However if anyone is interested to come see see, then just drop me a PM and I can try to arrange for a visit. I live in the vicinity of Kota Kemuning... Weekends works best for me. Jason    Anyway, my new place gonna be almost the same. I nearly bought a 4 seater sofa... but luckily remember that my living room is not as big. Ha! Ha! I wanted to use one of my bedrooms to convert to AV room but at the end, gonna put it on my living room again. My bro-in-law gonna do it in one of the bedrooms. Yeah... He is getting PJ too. So, may be I'll post it like you here too. QUOTE(jasonlky @ Nov 29 2007, 03:04 PM) I have just ordered my projector screen material from ebay. I ordered blindly. But the reviews in the feedback had nothing but nice things to say about the material. So we'll see how it goes as soon as it arrives. The material size is 60" x 112", my screen size is 54" x 96". It should be more than enuf. Here is an excerpt out of the marketing material, click on the spoiler. I think you got the same screen material like dirtrun and I. He! He! Just for info, you can find my sceen material in fabric shops. I saw some hotel using it as their BOC.» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « They said no glare or hot spots (fingers crossed) and I hope that with a gain of 1.3, the viewing cone is not too narrow. I did not spend too much on it, so I guess it won't hurt too much if I had to throw it out. Jason |
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Dec 5 2007, 08:59 AM
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QUOTE(jasonlky @ Dec 4 2007, 12:40 PM) 1. Install speaker cables. Aiming to get 2x 50Ft reels of Acoustic Research 12awg speaker wire (Made in China) only US$12 per reel!! As for this cloth that we are using.... they said no glare / hotspot... but I do remember seeing some hot spotting ou your screen.... well at this price point we cannot expect it to be perfect. Jason Regarding the screen... hack... when u are only paying so little and getting nice picture output, what else can you ask for? He! HE! Regarding the hotspot, I guess its only obvious when taking photos. Real life, hardly notice unless I am damn noob and didn't bother. |
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Dec 6 2007, 05:59 PM
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QUOTE(jasonlky @ Dec 6 2007, 10:09 AM) Bro I put in my order 2 days ago. Aiya... missed by a day... haiz.You can get the cables at MCMINONE.COM. The shipping is not cheap, US$40 for 1-3 reels, so after much comtemplation I ordered 3 reels. The list price is US14.95, but if you put in a source/discount code "EMC021", the the price is US$12.00 each. For a branded 12 gauge cable, you cannot do better than this. I got the 3rd reel primarily because my wife wants to install ceiling speakers for the kids' rooms. If I have a substantial amount left over I'll I sell to youlah. Jason Anyway, if got leftover, let me know. Lazy to do bulk. I just want some cables for my surround speakers in my new place. |
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Dec 7 2007, 08:55 AM
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QUOTE(mysghooi @ Dec 6 2007, 09:48 PM) I'm also interested with the cables. but don't know how do online order. Hi, timothyy if you want to purchase the cable. I will join you. I need two reels. And this cables also free 8 piece banana plug for each reel. QUOTE(jasonlky @ Dec 7 2007, 12:56 AM) Err... the connectors that are provided with the 50ft Acoustic Research 12awg speaker cable are not the standard 4mm "banana" connectors. They are much smaller... more like 2mm and the are called "pin" connectors. These pin connectors are usually used to connect the speaker cables to the amp's speaker terminals. The reason they use the 2mm connector is because of the limited space at the rear of the amp... if you have seen how cramp the backside of an AV receiver, you'd understand what I mean. mysghooi... OK... Will keep you in mind... May be we can do a bulk here and make some moola. Actually I vote for bare wire connection. If done properly bare wire connection can be very neat and will definitely provide a superior electrical connection compared to pins and bananas.... Jason But before that, we wait and see what Jason gets and whether he needs to pay for tax and duty. Actually, USD40 for the delivery is considered dirt cheap. |
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Dec 9 2007, 06:26 PM
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QUOTE(jasonlky @ Dec 8 2007, 11:20 PM) Roger that. I received the traking number a couple of days ago. Hoping to receive it by the end of next week. Thanks pal.Jason Ah gooi ah, once get confirmation from jason, I will proceed to order but I will need you bank in oh. OK? |
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Dec 10 2007, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE(mysghooi @ Dec 10 2007, 12:46 AM) Is it Ok, I bank half to you then the other half I pay it to you when I COD with you. Kakaka, cannot la as I won't be making money from you and smore you buy more than me. |
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Dec 11 2007, 07:28 PM
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QUOTE(mysghooi @ Dec 10 2007, 08:13 PM) ah, Ok lah after you confirm the amount let me know then I will bank in to you. I am in Shah Alam. If you order, then I tumpang lohAdded on December 10, 2007, 8:27 pmHi, timothyy where you stay? If difficult for me to get from you, I will try to proceed to order online myself. |
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Dec 13 2007, 03:10 PM
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QUOTE(jasonlky @ Dec 13 2007, 10:19 AM) Updates Alamak... really missed the chance. So, in this case, if you are kind enough, do spare me some. Just need it for my rear speakers.... which is around 1 reel. Kekekeke.... TOlong.Well, the screen material that I ordered through ebay is here. On my initial inspection it looks good, just like any of the megabucks screens that I have had to chance to view. But I'd need to really install it and view it with my projector to assess its performance. I will mount it on the frame and put it up over the weekend. If I can get the neutrik connectors in time, I'll post pictures of the projected picture. On another note of interest, the speaker cables should be arriving anytime now, but I have some bad news for mysghooi and timothyy. MCMINONE originally quoted shipping as US$40 for all 3 reels, they subsequently charged me US$96 for shipping!! So I asked them to honour the original quote, which they subsequently did. To mysghooi & timothyy, please take note of this if you are ordering. The combined weight of the shipment is 17lbs, I did a quick check on USPS and the shipping came up to US$90. Jason QUOTE(mysghooi @ Dec 13 2007, 02:59 PM) Hi timothyy, are you stay in kota kemuning? gooi, I am in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam.Hi jasonlky, to you mean 3 reels the total weight is 17lbs? |
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Dec 13 2007, 06:05 PM
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QUOTE(jasonlky @ Dec 13 2007, 05:03 PM) I dunno about the tax yet. I have a feeling that it will get stuck at KLIA customs and I'll have to pay tax... how much I don't know yet. I just checked with USPS online tracking and its still on its way. Uncle... can spare me 1 reel or not? 17lbs is the combined weight for 3 reels. Jason  |
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Dec 14 2007, 01:27 PM
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QUOTE(jasonlky @ Dec 14 2007, 12:57 AM) Let me wire up my AV Room firstlah. If I can spare a reel, sure I sell to you. I should finish everything before the new year.... Can wait? Just to let u know I have the following speaker setup: 2 fronts, 2 center, 4 rear and of course 1 sub as I am using a 7.1 setup. Why 2 center... one on top of the screen and the other below so that the sound of the dialogue some from the center of the screen and not from the bottom. BTW, when did I become ur uncle.... Jason We Malaysian call any old people uncle. Kekekeke... (as if I am younger than u)... Anyway... I surely can wait. My house reno should only start after new year and plaster ceiling should only start later on. So, yeah yeah... please please. |
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Dec 17 2007, 10:50 PM
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QUOTE(jasonlky @ Dec 17 2007, 10:27 AM) The BIG SCREEN is installed Wowowow... pictures pls...Pictures still in my camera. I will post up as soon as I download into my computer. I haven't done up the cabling for the projector yet. So I still cannot access the performance. But on close inspection, the screen has a "silvery" finish to it, so the gain is definitly more than 1. On abother note, if I don't receive my cables today, then I fear that the shipment "Ditahan" by our boys at KLIA Customs..... Jason I am hoping that I will get to get the 3rd reel from u... |
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Dec 18 2007, 09:40 PM
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QUOTE(jasonlky @ Dec 18 2007, 09:00 AM) Wah you remind me with every post.... I will sell to you if have extra. I just check the package and it has been released and should be on its way to my house He! He! So... do remember me...  Santa is on his way Jason  QUOTE(billyngcam @ Dec 18 2007, 08:30 PM) Hi , We all ordered DIY from Ebay. So called cheap unless yo have jalan to find BOC here in Malaysia. If got, let us know where to get also.mind to share what type of screen you've ordered through ebay? Cost? DIY type? Thanks SSF selling 3 layered BOC white blck white at around RM58 per me. The width is around 58". So, after framing, you might only get around 54 or less. Max screen size you can go with that is around 110" |
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Dec 31 2007, 12:08 PM
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Jason taiko... my reno started loh. Paster ceiling haven't start. So, any news on the cable ah?
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Jan 7 2008, 04:44 PM
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QUOTE(jasonlky @ Jan 7 2008, 03:43 PM) And now to the cabling.... First Off, Bro Tim, I did not have very much left over, You are welcome to it if you think you can use it. I estimate that I have less than 10 feet left. For my setup, I will admit that cabling is the most tedious and tiring part of the build. Why u ask?.... Since I wanted everything hidden, I had to pull the cabling thru, behind, under, between the walls and cabinets. Lets count: - receiver to projector composite video x 3 DIYed using RG6/U and Neutrik shielded rca - surround back left and right x 2 using cables supplied by manufacturer - surround left and right x 2 using Accoustic Research 12awg - surround front left and right x 2 using Accoustic Research 12awg - center top and bottom x 2 using 14awg common speaker able - subwoofer x 1 DIYed using RG6/U and Neutrik shielded rca - interconnects between DVD and Receiver x 6 (3 composite, 2 analog L & R sound, 1 S/PDIF Thats a total of 18 cables that had to be cut, spliced, soldered fed thru cubby holes..... Tokk me about 18hrs work to do this.... I kid you not!! Just a note, the 12AWG and 14AWG cables are THICK. And its a real hassle working with THICK cables. So if you are not anal about thes things go with a 16/18AWG cable. I made allowances for hidden cabling, but in some spots the space just was not enough for 6 sets of thick cables to go thru.  » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « I will take the final pics of the competed room once the sofa is in place. I did not visit Harvey Norman as I found other alternatives for my furniture requirements... Jason Means I got to find my own source now. Haiz...How much was it again? Gimme the link pls. QUOTE(apisgogo @ Jan 7 2008, 03:48 PM) whoa, Ha! Ha! Lazy Boy is damn nice if you the highest end. But the price... my my... For a dedicated room, its worth it but if for the lving room, it looks a bit odd.everything looks good!  As for sofas, Harvey Norman now sells those HT sofas (Lazy Boy, Recliner) stuffs at Discounted rate. Check out @ Ikano Power Center. QUOTE(St.Daring @ Jan 7 2008, 04:33 PM) Wow...how a simply room can become an AV room... Not simply. Lotsa work to be done. It looks easy only but not easy.Now i have something to achieve this year 2008  For Jason, he got a dedicated room that he can do without making lotsa problem to the rest. First of all, do you have an extra room to start with? |
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Jan 8 2008, 11:30 PM
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QUOTE(jasonlky @ Jan 7 2008, 09:39 PM) You can get the cables at MCMINONE.COM. The shipping is by weight, each reel is about 7lbs, so u gotto check with USPS. The list price is US14.95, but if you put in a source/discount code "EMC021", the the price is US$12.00 each, hope its still applicable. Thanks.... I will try now.The spaceships and robots are a passion of mine since childhood. I love those olde Sci Fi TV series from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Thanks for the congrats. Jason QUOTE(jchong @ Jan 8 2008, 11:05 PM) Hi Jason, When I first stepped in his room, it was still a mess. Imagine like you just moved in to a new house. And that was almost a year ago. So... that's how much effort he put.Just saw this thread and I was quite eager to read your experiences since I'm planning to do the same thing later this year. Congrats on finishing the room... a good start to 2008 huh? I can see you put in quite a lot of time, effort and money into this project - a totally worthwhile endeavor. So, any chance of us coming by to sample and admire your handiwork? Plus get some tips and advice. QUOTE(jchong @ Jan 8 2008, 11:06 PM) I suspect I'll take the easy way out and order a screen as well. Where did you get the Draper Luma screen and how much was it? Got money, sure buy la... But for home theater... don't buy scrolling screen.QUOTE(billyngcam @ Jan 8 2008, 11:16 PM) Hi htkaki, Wah... how you know htkaki sell HD65?Mind to share which website did you get your "good price" HDMI cable? 1.3 compatible? I'm going to get the HD 65 from you soon. For the HDMI cable, might need around 25' from A/V Amp to Projector... It might cost a bomb in Hi-Fi shop in Malaysia, right? |
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