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Person99 · Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 4899 Location: Flower Mound, TX

Well, Chris and I were talking in another thread and it got me to wondering, what is your theater environment like? And don't lie! Smile

Dave

XANATOS · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 130

NUMBER 2 i paid a lot of money for all them little dodads with lights on them
and i like to look at them but the celling and floor are black
the walls are paneled in cherry stained wood . the hush box table is high gloss
cherry as is the wall unit . the screen is a 4x3 high gain curved job and rejects
off axis light

XANATOS

**kal** · Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:23 am Post subject:

I picked #1 but if you want to get technical, yes, I do have equipment in the room. Smile

No windows, no other lights, equipment a good 25' feet off to the side where it isn't seen peripherally nor does it cast any sort of light. The screen wall is black light absorbant panelling as are the first 4' of the ceiling and the side walls into the room. The walls are painted chocolate brown (flat finish). Click on my "album" link below for pictures.

(Even 4-5 years ago when I used to have the equipment under the screen, I had all the lights blacked out with tiny little pieces of electrical tape. They were so distracting otherwise).

Kal

Phil Smith · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 7717

You left out the "wear sunblock" option, which would describe my light control. Very Happy

djos · Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 6 Location: Melbourne, Australia

Hy HT is only "light controlled" at night time as it's not a dedicated room unfortunately. Still it is pretty darn good at night with all my equipment being behind the main viewing area and facing sideways.

I built a quick website to show it to my friends and family who are in different Aussie states, click here for a look: My Home Theatre

Warning, my current primary projector is digital, please don't hold that against me! Razz

Ile · Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:48 am Post subject:

Totally light controlled, except dimmed amplifier display.
I have dark blue curtains in front and back walls. Side walls and roof have black areas only near screen.

Brian Hampton · Joined: 22 Apr 2006 Posts: 1173

Most of the gear in my theater is in the next room. The sub did have a little green light that shows it's on but I masked that with a little electrical tape.

There's a green light at the rear of the PJ that I haven't masked. It does point in the opposite direction of the screen but it does make some light and I guess I'll mask it.

The front wall and ceiling are black and the other walls are deep dark red. The speakers are also black and the theater chairs are black and red.

There was a window but I built a small remove-able wall there which can be taken out if I need to "air" the place out from time to time.

-Brian

WanMan · Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 10270

Batcave for me. And thankful, too.

papalek · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 1536 Location: Longs SC

Mine is total light control at night and about 95% control in the day. All the gear is hidden behind curtains. The walls are a medium blue,thats as dark as I wanted it being it is the living room/theater. Very Happy

garyfritz · Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 12088 Location: Fort Collins, CO

100% light control, other than a bit of leakage under the door -- easily fixed with a towel if it's a problem. No windows. Walls and floor are dark purple. Most of the screenwall is black (grille-cloth covering fiberglass sound panels). Equipment is in the back of the room, so it does shine a bit of light on the screen, but the brightest offenders are masked off.

Ridebreck · Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:56 pm Post subject:

Number 6 for me....I'm so ashamed. Sad

I really need to pick up a paintbrush and get to work.

mack1 · Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Posts: 494 Location: SARNIA

At this piont in the game it depends if the neighbour leaves his side light on (26ft side wall would make for a big picture Very Happy

)but the rest of the neighbourhood doesn't mind----no really the only light in mine is from the other equipment in the room

WanMan · Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 10270

Isn't this hobby of ours all about what is on the screen, and the ways and means to making that projected image the best we can afford? Anything else is ornamentation.

papalek · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 1536 Location: Longs SC

Ornamental yes,but reflected light does affect what we see on our screens.

WanMan · Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 10270

Which is why I advocate a batcave. Smile

CZ Eddie · Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 1601 Location: Austin, TX

#2. Have dark walls & ceiling, plus black velvet on the front wall. But oddly enough I never got around to motorizing any velvet for my 4:3 screen while watching anamorphic videos.

After I move, I'll be doing something about putting all my equipment into an enclosed rack with an exhaust system. All those amps tend to heat up the room a bit. Plus, in a smaller room, the stupid blue lights seem to act as a "night light". I had to put black electrical tape over a couple of the lights. :grrr:

Mr. Green · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 4:58 am Post subject:

#6, see my album. It's my living room with nice bright windows. With exception of peak summer (when you should be outside anyways), I find it more than acceptable. One day whenI have a nice big basement, I'd like a setup like Kals. Thumbs Up

Lots of seating, booze and bar nearby, dedicated area.

huggy · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:15 am Post subject:

Black hole Mr. Green

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 6:16 am Post subject:

Mines a mad scientist type lab with cables strewn here and there, many many too many CRT monitors/projectors/RPTV's?HTPC's/HDFury's/Box1020/Buf2000/ATSCtuners/speakers/20VCR's and other stuff. I love it! There's even a chair to sit in!

The most fun I had there was making shadow pupets on the flat black celing with a $3 flashlight. I had my girlfrind in tears laughing.

I'm like the kid that buys the toy just to play with the box.

( and yes there's a doulbe entendre there Twisted Evil

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jask · Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 10187 Location: kamloops BC

#2;Very dark dedicated room, equipment in the back corner behind viewing positions.