Hello,
Yes that is the build thread. I haven't come to NEOGAF in a while. The Sim2 HT380 theater is not set up yet.
I demolished the basement a couple years ago and only started to really work on it the past few months.
The optics on the HT380 are really great, the projector is very sharp and in bright scenes it can blind you (even at large image sizes). It's paired with an anamorphic lens (Panamorph UH480). Both have probably collected enough dust that their PQ is probably not good.
I have a double studded room in the basement where it will live, 17ft throw - through the lens results in about 14.5 ft wide image. Speakers will go behind the screen (acoustically transparent material).
Right now, I'm almost done with the 3D theater (which will be used for gaming and watching 3D movies at 1.78 ratio). I'm also working on the basement lounge area/kitchen.
One of the secret projects you guys will probably like is I'm building out a 4 player HOME LAN area (4 identical PCs). That way nobody can complain someone's PC, monitor, or mouse is better - xD. Although mouse is sometimes a user preference...
I wish I had room/budget for 8 PCs. 2v2 is not always a fun time, 4v4 on the other hand..
Here's an off topic post - got this done in the backyard this year:
I landscaped this from scratch! I don't seem to play videogames anymore (just build things inside and work on landscaping, lol):
ELmO
