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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,510
    edited February 2015
    At least you can fit a screen. My last house I built it for a screen but moved before I installed it.

    This house doesn't have room. Kids, neighborhood, and school district choices won over my theater desire ;)

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    Ozzie_Isaac said:

    At least you can fit a screen. My last house I built it for a screen but moved before I installed it.

    This house doesn't have room. Kids, neighborhood, and school district choices won over my theater desire ;)

    Thankfully the wifey is on board and isn't trying to steal my room. Our neighborhood and school district is legit too! Lol
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • bigalsworth
    bigalsworth Posts: 685
    are you doing 4 in-ceiling or 2 in-ceiling and 2 front height?  I also have been reading a lot of people saying that using directional in-ceiling speakers such as 30deg speakers aiming at your main seating area.  People have been reporting that when that is done the other seats in the room seem to work better than if they are firing down.  I guess it gives the sound direction maybe and our brain processes it better.  

    Have you heard of any things like this or other tweaks?  I find the little findings for atmos very interesting.

    I have tried to prepare my wife for what is coming, but I don't know if she truly understands lol
    Large BGE
    BBQ Guru DigiQ II

    Martensville, Saskatchewan Canada
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    edited February 2015
    bigalsworth said:

    are you doing 4 in-ceiling or 2 in-ceiling and 2 front height?  I also have been reading a lot of people saying that using directional in-ceiling speakers such as 30deg speakers aiming at your main seating area.  People have been reporting that when that is done the other seats in the room seem to work better than if they are firing down.  I guess it gives the sound direction maybe and our brain processes it better.  


    Have you heard of any things like this or other tweaks?  I find the little findings for atmos very interesting.

    I have tried to prepare my wife for what is coming, but I don't know if she truly understands lol
    4 in-ceiling. The first pair will be set the edge of the screen.... A tad narrow and the tweeter will be angled towards the seating area. The 2nd pair will be at the reclined feet area with the tweeters angled towards the head position. I haven't that in those specific words, but several do recommend to fire the tweeters towards the seating area. The front heights should offer great seperation.

    Using Klipsch CDT-5800-C II for my in-ceilings.

    Oh they never will get the madness. AV is a disease. I love it though!
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,483
    If I can ever get my home theater built it will be 17x24 with 9' ceilings. I have a 16x9 120" diagnal fixed screen and Klipsch speakers. I need a projector and to get my Integra DTR -80.2 working again.
    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    What made you go with in-ceiling vs in-wall?  Are you packing any insulation/sound board around them?
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    edited February 2015
    saluki2007 said:

    What made you go with in-ceiling vs in-wall?  Are you packing any insulation/sound board around them?

    Mainly just Atmos and room dimensions. They suggest speakers above you on your ceiling. So your options are in-ceiling or mounting speakers with a bracket. The latter wasnt possible because of the projector and my 8 foot ceiling.

    The in-wall speaker could have worked for the front heights, but there wouldn't have been enough room above the screen. In addition, the 35-40 degree elevation required for front heights wouldn't have been achievable above the screen due to the ceiling height. Also, they don't have directional tweeters.

    Yep...they will be insulated by the installers.

    I still have 4 traditional surrounds mounted to the wall for the rear sound stage. I'm basically running a 11.1 config, but Atmoa calls it 7.1.4.
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  • dmason
    dmason Posts: 10
    I can't believe I almost missed this thread - I too have been working on a Nerd-Control-Center.. here is my network/entertainment panel
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    dmason said:

    I can't believe I almost missed this thread - I too have been working on a Nerd-Control-Center.. here is my network/entertainment panel

    Oh me likely! Great job! Very clean!!!
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,510
    dmason said:

    I can't believe I almost missed this thread - I too have been working on a Nerd-Control-Center.. here is my network/entertainment panel

    Awesome looking panel! I love a clean looking install!

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


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  • yogi84
    yogi84 Posts: 189
    edited February 2015
    dmason said:

    I can't believe I almost missed this thread - I too have been working on a Nerd-Control-Center.. here is my network/entertainment panel

    looks good except for the cable modem.... do you have a dedicaged console port run for the edgerouter  ? I like that if so
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    @dmason can you shoot me the dimensions? I need to do exactly that to mine.
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  • dmason
    dmason Posts: 10
    yogi84 said:

    looks good except for the cable modem.... do you have a dedicaged console port run for the edgerouter  ? I like that if so

    Yeah - thats all TWC would give me - and that took some negotiation. But yes, there is a port run for the edgerouter.
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  • dmason
    dmason Posts: 10
    Eggcelsior said:

    @dmason can you shoot me the dimensions? I need to do exactly that to mine.

    Its 36" H x 14" W x 3 1/2' D

    To be fair here - I hired an awesome structural wiring guy, I should not be taking credit for anything but a dent in the wallet!
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    edited February 2015
    dmason said:

    Eggcelsior said:

    @dmason can you shoot me the dimensions? I need to do exactly that to mine.

    Its 36" H x 14" W x 3 1/2' D

    To be fair here - I hired an awesome structural wiring guy, I should not be taking credit for anything but a dent in the wallet!
    Ahh...I thought you wired it all! Lo . He did a bang up job.

    How do you like the EdgeRouter?

    The builder gave me a small in wall, but it wasn't big enough to handle all my drops. I wish the structural wiring company they hire would think about what the end user is going to do and make it more practical.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    edited February 2015
    The sales guy just sent me a tease pic. He totally gets me! :P

    image
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • dmason
    dmason Posts: 10
    cazzy said:

    dmason said:


    Ahh...I thought you wired it all! Lo . He did a bang up job.



    How do you like the EdgeRouter?

    The builder gave me a small in wall, but it wasn't big enough to handle all my drops. I wish the structural wiring company they hire would think about what the end user is going to do and make it more practical.

    I've done similar wiring in the past, and hated every minute of it :) I felt the money was worth it. He did do a great job and if you're in the Triangle Area of NC, I can recommend him highly (Mogul Media).

    As to the EdgeRouter - so far, so good - but its only day two of usage! I also love the ceiling mounted UniFi WAPs - hand-off is seamless between front and back of house and throughput is exceptional.
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    dmason said:

    cazzy said:

    dmason said:


    Ahh...I thought you wired it all! Lo . He did a bang up job.



    How do you like the EdgeRouter?

    The builder gave me a small in wall, but it wasn't big enough to handle all my drops. I wish the structural wiring company they hire would think about what the end user is going to do and make it more practical.

    I've done similar wiring in the past, and hated every minute of it :) I felt the money was worth it. He did do a great job and if you're in the Triangle Area of NC, I can recommend him highly (Mogul Media).

    As to the EdgeRouter - so far, so good - but its only day two of usage! I also love the ceiling mounted UniFi WAPs - hand-off is seamless between front and back of house and throughput is exceptional.
    Yep!! Need to run cat6 to mount mine.



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  • dmason
    dmason Posts: 10
    Nice!
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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,483
    cazzy said:

    The sales guy just sent me a tease pic. He totally gets me! :P

    image

    How much did that set you back? I would love a 4K projector, but the wife won't let me spend that much.

    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    Ladeback69 said:

    cazzy said:

    The sales guy just sent me a tease pic. He totally gets me! :P

    image

    How much did that set you back? I would love a 4K projector, but the wife won't let me spend that much.

    I don't know...I just closed my eyes and handed them the card. X_X
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,510
    edited February 2015
    cazzy said:

    Ladeback69 said:

    cazzy said:

    The sales guy just sent me a tease pic. He totally gets me! :P

    image

    How much did that set you back? I would love a 4K projector, but the wife won't let me spend that much.

    I don't know...I just closed my eyes and handed them the card. X_X
    What he means is he told the wife $200 and she reads his posts ;)

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    Ozzie_Isaac said:

    cazzy said:

    Ladeback69 said:

    cazzy said:

    The sales guy just sent me a tease pic. He totally gets me! :P

    image

    How much did that set you back? I would love a 4K projector, but the wife won't let me spend that much.

    I don't know...I just closed my eyes and handed them the card. X_X
    What he means is he told the wife $200 and she reads his posts ;)

    I won it in a give away. 350th customer of the day! :-\"
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,483
    cazzy said:

    Ozzie_Isaac said:

    cazzy said:

    Ladeback69 said:

    cazzy said:

    The sales guy just sent me a tease pic. He totally gets me! :P

    image

    How much did that set you back? I would love a 4K projector, but the wife won't let me spend that much.

    I don't know...I just closed my eyes and handed them the card. X_X
    What he means is he told the wife $200 and she reads his posts ;)

    I won it in a give away. 350th customer of the day! :-\"
    cazzy said:

    Ozzie_Isaac said:

    cazzy said:

    Ladeback69 said:

    cazzy said:

    The sales guy just sent me a tease pic. He totally gets me! :P

    image

    How much did that set you back? I would love a 4K projector, but the wife won't let me spend that much.

    I don't know...I just closed my eyes and handed them the card. X_X
    What he means is he told the wife $200 and she reads his posts ;)

    I won it in a give away. 350th customer of the day! :-\"
    I hope you got a deal after what I saw on Amazon for $. I am going with just 1080p for now. There is not enough content for 4K to warrant buying it. It out to have an awesome picture.

    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,510
    What UniFi units are you guys using? Those look like a nice solution to my wireless issues I have in my house.

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    edited February 2015
    Ozzie_Isaac said:

    What UniFi units are you guys using? Those look like a nice solution to my wireless issues I have in my house.

    I bought the base model. Wireless N is good enough for my wireless usage. I'm 80% wired in the house. Only tablets and mobile devices use WiFi.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,510
    edited February 2015
    I am only 50% wired in this house. I prefer wired, but am beginning to go explore more wireless options.

    I am running 3 wireless access points now (one is a custom firmware hack of a WRT54G I use to spoof a wired network for one of my computers). The setup works but is not as stable as I would like.

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    Ozzie_Isaac said:

    I am only 50% wired in this house. I prefer wired, but am beginning to go explore more wireless options.

    I am running 3 wireless access points now (one is a custom firmware hack of a WRT54G I use to spoof a wired network for one of my computers). The setup works but is not as stable as I would like.

    Yeah...based off some feedback from Yogi, I will likely go another direction when some of this dust settles.
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    edited February 2015
    For what it's worth, the UniFi APs are f'n legit!!
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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,483
    Now that we have Google Fiber my WIFI is pretty damn fast, but the TV boxes all have Eithernet hook ups built in to them so the only thing wireless is phones and tablets too. I can upload photos in seconds instead of minutes now.
    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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