AVForums.com - Home Cinema DIY http://www.avforums.com/forums/ Discuss Home Cinema DIY projects at the AV Forums en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:23:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.avforums.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg AVForums.com - Home Cinema DIY http://www.avforums.com/forums/ Help with this idea http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1129618-help-idea.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:55:10 GMT Hi guy's i need some help with electric's i can do it, just need your input on how i can tidy it all up, and see if there is a need for the 2g socket behind the stereo and dvd player, i would just like the one FCU and the brush plate's.

Thank's for any help, and i'm new to the forum.
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]]> Home Cinema DIY gotanycookies http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1129618-help-idea.html dedicated cinema / games room http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1129265-dedicated-cinema-games-room.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:26:14 GMT need some input guys..... pics to follow shortly...... got a spare room thats currantly my gym / junk room. getting it gutted out, starting last wk.... now..... room is approx - 17ft x 11ft wide. this will be a FULLY DEDICATED cinema/gaming room need some input guys.....
pics to follow shortly......
got a spare room thats currantly my gym / junk room.
getting it gutted out, starting last wk....

now.....
room is approx - 17ft x 11ft wide.

this will be a FULLY DEDICATED cinema/gaming room

one end has built in / walk in mirrored wardrobes....

they are now OFF, and the inside is being sorted to fill in holes ect.
THATS GONNA BE MY HOME BAR :smashin:

projector will be mounted inside bar at ceiling height.
size of home made screen is.....
105" wide / 121" diag / 59" high :devil:.approx..maybe larger...but not much
just about fills the wall end to end ( 11ft) roughly. ;)

lighting to be arrange yet....

looking at new black carpet...i wanted red but...the g/f says it will clash with the wall colour..now
heres the prob....
the walls she wants in dark red / almost wine .
ceiling and coving will be matt black.
would a bright red carpet clash with the walls ?
or should i go with the black carpet ?
or.....
all black walls / roof / and red carpet ?
thought the red carpet would look more cinema like :confused:
got black velvet drapes for side of screen...
anyhoo.....
got myself 2 x cinema style seats with cup holders ect new from a friend.
already have 5.1 surround system just now.....so sound is covered.

so what ya think guys...what colour scheme ?
and....
is the screen size to big ? :rotfl:.
i thought it would be great for forza...cockpit view driving :devil:...feel as if you are in the dam thing.

any input would be great...

johnny.................

thanks to all on this forum...wealth of info and things to try :thumbsup: ]]> Home Cinema DIY bigj2552 http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1129265-dedicated-cinema-games-room.html Building Control - HELP! http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1128817-building-control-help.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:39:51 GMT Hi, Building Control came for first inspection and said I cannot put floor joist and DPM directly onto existing concrete floor in my attached garage. I either have to dig 6 inches and then put joists on hangers OR I have to put a concrete floor in. Can anyone let me know if they have had... Hi,

Building Control came for first inspection and said I cannot put floor joist and DPM directly onto existing concrete floor in my attached garage. I either have to dig 6 inches and then put joists on hangers OR I have to put a concrete floor in.

Can anyone let me know if they have had same or found a way around it?

This guy was a trainee and is coming back with his manager - I'm in depression. ]]> Home Cinema DIY bloodynora http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1128817-building-control-help.html DIY power lead - good idea? http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1127996-diy-power-lead-good-idea.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:03:44 GMT Hi,

Basically i am in the process of wall mounting my tv, unfortunately the power lead supplied is not long enough.

I was going to buy a new longer "iec power cable" about 5 meters.

Then i thought i can just extend it myself with some connector blocks, ensuring the cable used is of a similar rating.

Is this a good idea?, would you recommend i don't do this?, will there be any adverse affects?, or is there no reason why i can not do this.

Thanks
Sid ]]> Home Cinema DIY acid007 http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1127996-diy-power-lead-good-idea.html Pyropen soldering iron - help please anyone http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1127540-pyropen-soldering-iron-help-please-anyone.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:38:46 GMT Hi all.

Just wondered if anyone knows anything about pyropen piezo soldering irons as i have one that won't light.
It's getting gas and a spark but for some reason won't ignite. Have just changed the burner but still no result.

Much appreciated:thumbsup: ]]> Home Cinema DIY piston broke http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1127540-pyropen-soldering-iron-help-please-anyone.html Remove Chimney Breast http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1127406-remove-chimney-breast.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:59:34 GMT Hi all,

In a quest for a better room layout i am considering having the chimney breast removed from our lounge.
The house is a 3 bed semi - 1930's i believe.

The chimney breast sticks out approx 18" in the lounge but, directly above it, upstairs in the bedroom it only sticks out around 6" so it appears to be like the below:

| |
| |
| | bedroom
|_|__________
| |
| | lounge
| |
|___|__________


hopefully my artwork makes sense :rolleyes:

There is no fireplace in the bedroom, and don't think there ever has been as there is no evidence of a hearth in there.

So, where would i go from here?
I'm guessing that with it being a shared wall (with my neighbour) this may make things difficult?

With the stack not going directly up through into the bedroom (as per drawing above) it seems like it's not directly supporting much of the load?
I know it's always difficult without actually seeing the thing, but just wondered if anybody had come across this type of thing before? ]]> Home Cinema DIY bjarvis2785 http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1127406-remove-chimney-breast.html Cellar Conversion http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1127284-cellar-conversion.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:52:22 GMT Hi, I looked at doing this a few years back, and the cost was going to be too much. But, started thinking about it again. I have a cellar, approx 12 foot by 12 foot. Its not terribly damp, but has the gas and eletrci meters in, which would need boxing in. It also has an old coal shute, which... Hi,

I looked at doing this a few years back, and the cost was going to be too much. But, started thinking about it again.

I have a cellar, approx 12 foot by 12 foot. Its not terribly damp, but has the gas and eletrci meters in, which would need boxing in. It also has an old coal shute, which we originally wanted to put a window into. The room is tall enough not to require too much (if any) digging down.

Any ideas on current methods and approx costs for this? It would be a full conversion, so tanking system, flooring, plastering, window, stairs, eletrics/wiring. Theres already a radiator down there, so thats not needed.

Cheers for any ideas. ]]> Home Cinema DIY superdon http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1127284-cellar-conversion.html Cove lighting, first attempt.... http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1126705-cove-lighting-first-attempt.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:31:31 GMT What do you think......nicked someone elses idea, but it really creates a nice lighting scource What do you think......nicked someone elses idea, but it really creates a nice lighting scource
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]]> Home Cinema DIY tonycooling http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1126705-cove-lighting-first-attempt.html Home/bedroom cinema - first attempt http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1126493-home-bedroom-cinema-first-attempt.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:42:18 GMT Hi all, im new on here, first post, just wanted to share with you my bedroom cinema setup. Been a viewer on here for a while as i keep getting links to here from various sites such as OCUK so thought id come along and share my interests with you all

Anyway here goes:

Panasonic TXP50G10 50" Plasma
Yamaha RXV1065 AV Receiver
Mordaunt Short Alumni 2 Satelites
Mordaunt Short Alumni 5 Center
BK Monolith DF Subwoofer
XBOX 360
Virgin Media SD (nothing fancy here)
Possibly a PS3 for BR and gaming

QED HDMI Interconnects
B&Q's finest (note sarcasim) 78 strand speaker cable
Nakamichi Banana plugs

PC - Gaming/Media spec is as follows:

Q6600 @ 3.8
Asus Maximus Formula SE
4GB Geil 6400 ULL @ 900mHz
ATI Saphire 5870 Vapour X
Auzentech XFi Prelude

What do you all make of this, go easy on me here as this is my first attempt at doing it right. Yes ive done my research, so im sure its an ok setup.

Thanks
Chris ]]> Home Cinema DIY hardc0retid http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1126493-home-bedroom-cinema-first-attempt.html sky hd to 2 rooms, hdmi through wall? http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1125815-sky-hd-2-rooms-hdmi-through-wall.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:08:18 GMT my AV setup in lounge backs onto wall where bedrrom is. i was thinking of drilling a small hole through wall and buying a hdmi splitter. however the hdmi head is quite big, and i dont hink you can cut the connector off, feed it through and put on again ? any advice?:eek: my AV setup in lounge backs onto wall where bedrrom is.

i was thinking of drilling a small hole through wall and buying a hdmi splitter.

however the hdmi head is quite big, and i dont hink you can cut the connector off, feed it through and put on again ?

any advice?:eek: ]]> Home Cinema DIY bobby999 http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1125815-sky-hd-2-rooms-hdmi-through-wall.html Tidying cable holes in modified ikea cabinets ? http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1124681-tidying-cable-holes-modified-ikea-cabinets.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:57:39 GMT Hi

I'm planning to mod some ikea cabinets i have to take my AV boxes but to do so i need to cut holes in the back to run the cables through. Now i know no-one will see the holes but im a bit of a neat freak so would like to find some white plastic ring grommit thing to snap into the hole to make it look better , is there such a thing on the market ?

Ive done a bit of searching but nothing come up though not really knowing what it would be called doesn't help

Thanks

Matt ]]> Home Cinema DIY flipside http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1124681-tidying-cable-holes-modified-ikea-cabinets.html How to remove adhesive trunking from a wall http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1124265-how-remove-adhesive-trunking-wall.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:33:21 GMT I am just about to move out of a house and need to remove about 4 metres of self-adhesive trunking that I had used to hide cables for my wall mounted TV and speakers.

My only thoughts so far are to start with a hairdryer (to soften the adhesive) then use cotton thread to "cut" through the adhesive layer and finish of with some solvent (eg white spirits).

I could just try yanking it of the wall but dont want to risk large anounts of paint and plaster coming with it.

I know that I will have to do some repainting afterwards - just want to keep it to a minimum of sanding and painting - definately no plastering.

All sugestions gratefully received ]]> Home Cinema DIY sraper http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1124265-how-remove-adhesive-trunking-wall.html Mounting 25Kg TV onto wall (very unsire, help please) http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1123967-mounting-25kg-tv-onto-wall-very-unsire-help-please.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:01:18 GMT Hi all

OK, i've laid out my trunking for wall mounting my TV and laid all my speaker cables behind the plaster board.

After the plasterer has been i'm ready to paint and get the TV mounted but i'm really unsure on how to do this.

I have the plasterboard then a 25mm gap. After that is a kind of breezeblock material which is 100mm deep. I say 'kind of' breezeblock because it's really very very easy to cut through it. I can cut through it with a knife in fact. Behind that is about a 50mm gap and then the bricks.

Anyway, anyone have any ideas how best to do this? It's a 46" TV and it's listed as being 25Kg in weight.

Mr Scared Of Wakefield ;-) ]]> Home Cinema DIY deniewibly http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1123967-mounting-25kg-tv-onto-wall-very-unsire-help-please.html TV Mounting! Help http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1123713-tv-mounting-help.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:11:27 GMT Hi guys,

Just moved in to a new flat which is timber framed. I haven't had a decent enought chance to check, but I think its just stud framework between me and the flat next door.

I want to do a floating wall but would like the TV mounted to the real wall so it is more flush with the floating wall (like Groove's floating wall)

What can I do to fix the TV to the wall. It will be the same as Grooves in that the mount will be fixed on to the timber work of the floating wall, which in turn should be mounted to the battens of the main wall.

My idea is to build my framework in relation to the real stud work behing the plaster, then fix up with horizontal battens and screw the mount directly into these, rather than fixing to the real wall.

Does this sound feasible?

It's a 42" Panny G10 ]]> Home Cinema DIY w00t100 http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1123713-tv-mounting-help.html Final check cabling conundrum http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1123489-final-check-cabling-conundrum.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:58:14 GMT Ok, im about to put the floorboards back down in the lounge and everything is in place, but before I do that I want to make sure I dont need to take them up again. Currently I have the TV on one wall on its own, with cabling in trunking in the wall with a brush plate. All the cables run to... Ok, im about to put the floorboards back down in the lounge and everything is in place, but before I do that I want to make sure I dont need to take them up again.

Currently I have the TV on one wall on its own, with cabling in trunking in the wall with a brush plate.

All the cables run to the 'box' cupboard, which contains a Sky+ box, and the all in one surround sound amp box.

This is whats cabled in.

1 HDMI cable - TV to all in one
1 Scart cable - TV to Sky+

2 Spare HDMI (1 for Sky HD, 1 spare)
1 2RCA Phono cable (Which im not sure im going to use it for if anything now :( )

1 Ethernet Cable from router to TV
1 Ethernet cable from router to 'cupboard'

Now its possible that at some point down the line I might get a
Wii, xbox or/and media center.

The xbox and media center should be ok with the spare HDMI to the TV.
But the Wii needs a component cable, which they dont do an official one at 10m. So will probably put in a standard component cable, and use a coupler to attach it to the official nintendo one.

But should I put anything else in between TV and cupboard, once the floorboards go down I dont want to have to get them up again!

Anyone spot a floor in the plan? ]]> Home Cinema DIY hotnuts21 http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-diy/1123489-final-check-cabling-conundrum.html