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Title: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on April 28, 2020, 06:24:50 AM
I've live in my home for over 30 years. I have a man cave in the basement that serves as my listening room and home office. It was old fashioned knotty pine but it was neat and clean. Well I have my first water issue that affected my listening area. I decided now is the time to do a total make over. I'll try to post pics of my redo along with explanations into turning this into an even better listening room. Stay tuned.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on April 28, 2020, 09:13:01 AM
Good luck Jim!
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: rollo on April 28, 2020, 11:27:14 AM
  If you need any help with layout, Electricity, conditioning give me a shout.  Have fun.

charles
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on April 28, 2020, 11:41:39 AM
  If you need any help with layout, Electricity, conditioning give me a shout.  Have fun.

charles

Thanks Charles. the leak happened very early March. I have stripped the basement down to the studs. I re-insulated and ran more dedicated lines to give me options. The biggie was that I put in a new beam to enable me to eliminate columns. so it really opened up the area. Next is sheetrock starting Monday. Still working on electrical in ceiling but electrical in walls are done. Lots of smart lighting :)
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on April 28, 2020, 12:27:57 PM
Thanks Charles. the leak happened very early March. I have stripped the basement down to the studs. I re-insulated and ran more dedicated lines to give me options. The biggie was that I put in a new beam to enable me to eliminate columns. so it really opened up the area. Next is sheetrock starting Monday. Still working on electrical in ceiling but electrical in walls are done. Lots of smart lighting :)

Nice!
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on April 28, 2020, 12:34:34 PM
Thanks Charles. the leak happened very early March. I have stripped the basement down to the studs. I re-insulated and ran more dedicated lines to give me options. The biggie was that I put in a new beam to enable me to eliminate columns. so it really opened up the area. Next is sheetrock starting Monday. Still working on electrical in ceiling but electrical in walls are done. Lots of smart lighting :)

Nice!

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$  :rofl:
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: tmazz on April 28, 2020, 02:56:53 PM
Thanks Charles. the leak happened very early March. I have stripped the basement down to the studs. I re-insulated and ran more dedicated lines to give me options. The biggie was that I put in a new beam to enable me to eliminate columns. so it really opened up the area. Next is sheetrock starting Monday. Still working on electrical in ceiling but electrical in walls are done. Lots of smart lighting :)

Nice!

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$  :rofl:

Why should the room the different from anything else we do in this hobby?    :roll:
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on April 29, 2020, 06:07:00 AM
TMAzz, absolutely the room is integral to the system, this was my opportunity.
However how many of us are able to just build a dedicated room? The only reason I could do it is I have some skills to do most of the work to save money and I got some insurance money to lessen the blow. And most importantly I have a wonderful understanding wife that is agreeable to me taking on this endeavor. Taking a basement down to the studs is no easy task. I can't wait until it is done.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: StereoNut on April 30, 2020, 08:01:08 AM
 :pics?:

Stereonut
 :thumb:
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on April 30, 2020, 08:07:09 AM
:pics?:

Stereonut
 :thumb:

Yes I Know. For some reason my phone got corrupted and wont let me download pics to my PC so I will have to figure another way.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on April 30, 2020, 09:37:50 AM
what a PITA, my images are too large, i resize and still having problems stay tuned
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on April 30, 2020, 09:39:45 AM
test post. Basement prior to demo
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on April 30, 2020, 09:43:06 AM
begin removing lower section of wall
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on April 30, 2020, 09:48:02 AM
more pics during demo
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on April 30, 2020, 10:45:13 AM
Sweet!
Title: room rocked
Post by: jimbones on May 06, 2020, 02:51:39 PM
room rocked
Title: more pics
Post by: jimbones on May 06, 2020, 03:02:47 PM
what a pain to resize pics :rofl:

main listening area is 13' 6" x 22
ceiling is lower than 8 ft didnt measure but maybe 7' 2 "??? Just guessing
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: rollo on May 07, 2020, 10:17:55 AM
  Looking good.Did you remove  lolly columns with a new beam ? Sub panel ? Clg ? Flooring ? Be advised to use a reflective surface to a non reflective surface. Carpet floor sheetrock clg. Acoustic tile wood floor as an example.

charles
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: rollo on May 07, 2020, 10:18:51 AM
  Almost party time.

charles
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on May 07, 2020, 11:42:01 AM
  Looking good.Did you remove  lolly columns with a new beam ? Sub panel ? Clg ? Flooring ? Be advised to use a reflective surface to a non reflective surface. Carpet floor sheetrock clg. Acoustic tile wood floor as an example.

charles

Yes I removed the column and installed a new beam. It was a custom product and cost a bundle. have 3 dedicated 20 Amp lines. I am  installing waterproof flooring. The walls are 5/8 moisture resistant. The ceiling is going to be a wood slat I'll find a photo in pintrest and post.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on May 07, 2020, 11:46:26 AM
  Almost party time.

charles

Interesting that once I will finally have the space be able to host meetings,  we have these social distancing things to observe. I think this is fairly important since we are in that age group where we are most vulnerable. (Male over 50) I think mini meetings are still the plan until we could relax a bit.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: rollo on May 07, 2020, 01:53:30 PM
  Almost party time.

charles

Interesting that once I will finally have the space be able to host meetings,  we have these social distancing things to observe. I think this is fairly important since we are in that age group where we are most vulnerable. (Male over 50) I think mini meetings are still the plan until we could relax a bit.


   I will wear my Scuba gear, all will be good in time.


charles
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: BobM on May 08, 2020, 06:02:45 AM
Lots of good work Jim. Keep on "rockin"  :rofl:
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on May 08, 2020, 01:50:31 PM
Coming along nicely Jim!
Title: ceiling sample picture
Post by: jimbones on May 08, 2020, 02:26:47 PM
So this is an example photo of something I would like to do

Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on May 08, 2020, 03:53:41 PM
Something to think about Jim. That may not work as well, look as good, in a basement. That's probably a 9 or 10 foot ceiling, and that may feel rather confining when much closer to your head, and it will eat into what's already less than standard ceiling height.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on May 08, 2020, 05:14:05 PM
Recommendations on ceiling alternatives
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on May 08, 2020, 05:51:43 PM
Recommendations on ceiling alternatives

Smooth sheet-rock(?) Mine is putty knife stuccoed, because that's what it was when we moved in, and I just repainted.
Had I gone down to studs in the whole room, instead of just a few patches, I would have gone for smooth.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on May 09, 2020, 04:18:13 AM
Something to think about Jim. That may not work as well, look as good, in a basement. That's probably a 9 or 10 foot ceiling, and that may feel rather confining when much closer to your head, and it will eat into what's already less than standard ceiling height.

Barry I actually GAIN height. The old ceiling was furring strips with metal track with ceiling tiles. This will be a single piece of 5/8 wood strip attached directly to joists.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: rollo on May 09, 2020, 12:38:27 PM
 I would tend to agree with Barry. Using SR with proper surface [ paint, stucco, acoust. tile ] allows you to control reflections, absorbtion and all that stuff.


charles
Title: Progeress...Slowly
Post by: jimbones on May 09, 2020, 02:14:34 PM
more pics. Prime and working on elecrical
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on May 09, 2020, 04:27:08 PM
Barry I actually GAIN height. The old ceiling was furring strips with metal track with ceiling tiles. This will be a single piece of 5/8 wood strip attached directly to joists.

So your plan was just diagonal wood strips attached right to the joists? That would be fairly thin, about the same as 1/4 or 3/8, sheet-rock I suppose. I just think all those lines running about a foot over head may be a bit much to look at.

I would tend to agree with Barry. Using SR with proper surface [ paint, stucco, acoust. tile ] allows you to control reflections, absorbtion and all that stuff.

charles

Charles, I wasn't thinking about acoustics as much as visuals. You could attach acoustic panels to any ceiling, heck those slats on a bias may actually be good for the acoustics(?)
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on May 09, 2020, 04:33:12 PM
They are about 5/8 inch
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: James Edward on May 09, 2020, 06:07:58 PM
I was not going to post, as it seems a consensus is forming. But... I really like the wood slat look, and as Jimbones has said, acoustic treatments can be installed or made to work with whatever he does.
I get the fact that it's an architectural feature close by when you're standing, but I've been to Jim's three times, and 90% of the time is spent sitting and listening. It takes some of the close factor out of the equation.
I do like the look he is proposing. Either way, I'll wrap myself up and come over when it's safe to do so...
Title: Ceilings
Post by: jimbones on May 09, 2020, 09:29:12 PM
BTW, my listening room ceiling is split by a bulkhead that divides the room in half so on one side it is 2x2 drop ceiling and the other side is the one that is being remodeled.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on May 10, 2020, 07:03:38 AM
Well Jim, now you've got votes for both, and in the end it's your room, and you're the one that needs to be happy, well really the Mrs. ;) So do as you see fit, and I'd love to visit when it's ready for visitors :)
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: tmazz on May 10, 2020, 09:48:55 AM
Unfortunately, I think the room will be ready for visitors before the world is safe for us to go visiting again.  :(
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on May 10, 2020, 11:41:14 AM
Well, that gives him some time to get it dialed in ;)
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Triode Pete on May 10, 2020, 12:43:33 PM
Well, that gives him some time to get it dialed in ;)

Yeah, Jim! Get it done and get it done the right way, "dialed-in", so we can treat our ears to your musical bliss!

Cheers,
Pete
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on May 10, 2020, 02:16:22 PM
Unfortunately, I think the room will be ready for visitors before the world is safe for us to go visiting again.  :(

My goal is to be able to have the floor installed just before or on memorial day so I can start bringing equipment back in the first week of June
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on May 11, 2020, 10:49:28 AM
Well, that gives him some time to get it dialed in ;)

Yeah, Jim! Get it done and get it done the right way, "dialed-in", so we can treat our ears to your musical bliss!

Cheers,
Pete

Pete you can come over and I'll toss you beers from 6 feet away lol, Effective immediately, minimum cable length for all TWL cables is 2m  :lol:
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on May 13, 2020, 12:11:03 PM
There are many challenges with remodeling that are made worse with this COVID 19. supplies not available, stores closed or limited hours, no contractors, no help with moving heavy stuff (bad back) etc. But one of the worst is that I am not able to listen to my system at a time when I need it most. Cant tell you how much I miss listening. Not to say i don't enjoy doing this project but I need to get this done soon.

So next up is paint ceiling (not an easy task as I am experimenting with an airless sprayer) I spent a couple of hours already just trying to prime it. I believe I got it primed so now I will see if I can actually paint with it.
I will paint the walls next (roller) then back onto the electrical (Lighting and install outlets in boxes)
After that onto the flooring. about 500 Sq Ft.

So I have a lot to do and got to get going as long as the body holds out.

Signing off for now
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on May 13, 2020, 03:38:18 PM
sprayed the ceilings black. First time using an airless sprayer and it shows  :rofl:
Im rolling the walls though.
Next step some ceiling lights
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Nick B on May 13, 2020, 08:21:22 PM
sprayed the ceilings black. First time using an airless sprayer and it shows  :rofl:
Im rolling the walls though.
Next step some ceiling lights

Nice project, Jim  :thumb:Way more than I’d want to attempt at my age. So you sprayed the ceiling to test that sprayer? Have you decided on sheet rock or wood for the ceiling? I feel your pain as to not having music. For multiple reasons, my system has been down quite a bit the last few months.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on May 14, 2020, 05:38:56 AM
sprayed the ceilings black. First time using an airless sprayer and it shows  :rofl:
Im rolling the walls though.
Next step some ceiling lights

Nice project, Jim  :thumb:Way more than I’d want to attempt at my age. So you sprayed the ceiling to test that sprayer? Have you decided on sheet rock or wood for the ceiling? I feel your pain as to not having music. For multiple reasons, my system has been down quite a bit the last few months.

Nick Im no spring chicken Im in my 60's lol. New sprayer so I figured it would be a heck of a lot quicker spraying rather than using a brush. I decided on a wood slat ceiling (honey color).
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on May 14, 2020, 05:43:40 AM
Nice progress Jim!
How'd you like the sprayer, worth the investment?
Which one do you have?
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on May 14, 2020, 08:15:29 AM
Nice progress Jim!
How'd you like the sprayer, worth the investment?
Which one do you have?

I bought the Krause and Becker from Harbor Freight. In general I have had good results from their tools. This one was a bitch to prime first time. Also they don't tell you that they use a pressure gage (low pressure turn on motor, hi pressure cuts off motor) So when I was spraying I didnt understand why the motor was shutting down lol. It didnt take too long to figure that out.

I really wanted one to spray the outside of the house. but when i wanted to paint this I figured it would be a pita to do with a brush.

besides the financial investment (not much) there is a time investment to learn to use it correctly. Once you are off and running it is FAST! painting it took less than a half hour probably closer to 20 minutes.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on May 14, 2020, 08:56:28 AM
Nice, 20 minutes is pretty darn quick for all that area, especially with all the nooks and surfaces!
I'm assuming you bought the $210 one not the $25(?)
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on May 14, 2020, 10:06:28 AM
Nice, 20 minutes is pretty darn quick for all that area, especially with all the nooks and surfaces!
I'm assuming you bought the $210 one not the $25(?)

ha ha yea $210. but I had a 20% coupon so i got it cheaper. And yes as my wife said 'I went at it like a Mad man'
Once it was working I wanted to make sure I got done. but now realized I didn't need to be concerned as it was working correctly.
Title: Room Updates
Post by: jimbones on May 15, 2020, 04:20:50 PM
first coat of paint and installed some lighting
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on May 15, 2020, 08:57:04 PM
You're doing this yourself?!?! Very impressive! Really looking good!

Took me months to do my room over, but I was going to work every day, so only working on the room on weekends and the occasional evening.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on May 16, 2020, 07:42:08 AM
well, I am doing mine partially myself. I paid a contractor to do the structural and I had someone do the rocking. everything else Im doing. I work now but hope to retire soon. This project started in March and was stagnant for quite a few weeks as contractors were not coming out to work so the project was on hold. Today I am installing outlets, and maybe spray the old paneling in the other part of the basement. Fun, Fun Fun!
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: rollo on May 16, 2020, 10:18:02 AM
  Coming along Jim. Looking good.


charles
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: tmazz on May 16, 2020, 10:21:24 PM
Nice, 20 minutes is pretty darn quick for all that area, especially with all the nooks and surfaces!
I'm assuming you bought the $210 one not the $25(?)

ha ha yea $210. but I had a 20% coupon so i got it cheaper. And yes as my wife said 'I went at it like a Mad man'
Once it was working I wanted to make sure I got done. but now realized I didn't need to be concerned as it was working correctly.

Nobody should ever go to Harbor Freight without a coupon. I must get at least half a dozen in the mail  every month.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on May 24, 2020, 01:02:51 PM
OK so although I am making progress it would not show up in pictures so I will wait until next week. TMAZZ assisted me with electrical and I have advanced the lighting circuits. I also worked of a suspended ceiling in another section of the room. Today I did some floor leveling. Getting ready for flooring then it starts really looking like progress.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on May 25, 2020, 06:42:58 PM
Glad things are moving along, was starting to wonder what was happening ;)
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Nick B on May 25, 2020, 09:14:42 PM
OK so although I am making progress it would not show up in pictures so I will wait until next week. TMAZZ assisted me with electrical and I have advanced the lighting circuits. I also worked of a suspended ceiling in another section of the room. Today I did some floor leveling. Getting ready for flooring then it starts really looking like progress.

Good progress, Jim, and nice of TMazz to assist. Maybe you can convince him to do more....like comparing it to the joy of whitewashing Aunt Polly’s fence...Just a thought :)
Title: floor is in!
Post by: jimbones on June 04, 2020, 10:11:20 AM
Installed Coretec LVP! Looks OK but I don't like the sound, kind of like, clop, clop.
Last night I did a lot of trim work that is not shown in the pics. I'll post that later. Tomorrow is move in day. But there is still quite a bit more work to be done. ethernet lines etc. accent lighting...
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on June 04, 2020, 12:36:08 PM
Lookin' good  :thumb:
Title: moving in
Post by: jimbones on June 06, 2020, 04:09:42 PM
movers came yesterday and this mornings job was to start unboxing and also to throw out lots of stuff I no longer need.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: rollo on June 08, 2020, 08:16:52 AM
   WELL ???? Are we done yet ?

charles
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on June 18, 2020, 06:11:55 AM
movers came yesterday and this mornings job was to start unboxing and also to throw out lots of stuff I no longer need.

Hey Jim, Everything finding a place?
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on June 18, 2020, 08:23:42 AM
ha ha oh man, lots of "stuff" I am throwing out lots of things I dont need to clear space. Finished all trim. All plumbing done. some minor paint touch up. Lighting on north side done. Will work on LED Strip lights on south side soon. Started running cables. started rack and stack of equipment. ll send pics soon. I need to do this in a certain sequence so I have room and things dont get damaged. I have a 3 day weekend (Juneteenth!!) so I should make good progress again. Im close.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: BobM on June 18, 2020, 11:09:48 AM
Make sure to leave enough room to get behind the rack if you need to. Once it's loaded and too heavy to move you will regret not giving yourself space to work.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on June 18, 2020, 11:43:21 AM
On wheels
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: mresseguie on June 18, 2020, 11:48:41 AM
Make sure to leave enough room to get behind the rack if you need to. Once it's loaded and too heavy to move you will regret not giving yourself space to work.

I've got two questions for anyone (one for anyone; one specifically for jimbones):

Generally speaking, how much room is a good idea behind the rack?

I've looked at the photo of your 2 + 2 speakers for a while now. Is there a thread discussing them? Can you briefly describe them here?

Thanks!

Michael
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on June 18, 2020, 12:14:57 PM
Make sure to leave enough room to get behind the rack if you need to. Once it's loaded and too heavy to move you will regret not giving yourself space to work.

I've got two questions for anyone (one for anyone; one specifically for jimbones):

Generally speaking, how much room is a good idea behind the rack?

I've looked at the photo of your 2 + 2 speakers for a while now. Is there a thread discussing them? Can you briefly describe them here?

Thanks!

Michael

Michael, I run my rack to within 5-6 inches of the wall since I can move it relatively easy.

My 2+2 are GR Research OB subs with my own toppers. They are 2 ways using Satori MW16P and TN29R and second/third order asymmetrical crossover. I use premium parts foil coils and Jantzen/Clarirty/Jupiter caps. They are bass reflex enclosures. the toppers go down to their natural roll off and the subs com in at about 50hz. The picture is old so I no longer have the topper stacked on top of the subs but on their own stands for optimal placement.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: mresseguie on June 18, 2020, 01:55:11 PM
Thank you 🙏.

I’d thought that lower portion might be GR Research OB subs. The upper cabinets have two midwoofers each, correct? I had thought it might be 2.5, but I guess not. How does your configuration differ from a 2.5 (sonically, efficiency-wise)?

 
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on June 18, 2020, 05:02:26 PM
Thank you 🙏.

I’d thought that lower portion might be GR Research OB subs. The upper cabinets have two midwoofers each, correct? I had thought it might be 2.5, but I guess not. How does your configuration differ from a 2.5 (sonically, efficiency-wise)?

I tried a 2.5 way and I could not get it to work no matter what I did. I went back to basics and Bam! came right in. It's a bit more efficient than a 2.5. But really I dont have to worry about baffle step to much. It measures well so even though some would argue that it cant work because I didn't account for baffle step I just use my ears. If it sounds good then its good. I use measurements to get me close then voice it by ear. It puts out lots of bass. very quick without being analytical or sterile. they are very revealing though.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on June 18, 2020, 05:10:08 PM
I can finally see the Floor!! :rofl:
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Nick B on June 18, 2020, 05:22:27 PM
Jim,
That is really looking good  :thumb:
Nick
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on June 18, 2020, 09:10:55 PM
ha ha oh man, lots of "stuff" I am throwing out lots of things I dont need to clear space. Finished all trim. All plumbing done. some minor paint touch up. Lighting on north side done. Will work on LED Strip lights on south side soon. Started running cables. started rack and stack of equipment. ll send pics soon. I need to do this in a certain sequence so I have room and things dont get damaged. I have a 3 day weekend (Juneteenth!!) so I should make good progress again. Im close.

Excellent!!!

On wheels

One of my favorite tweaks! Freed up so much floor space for me, and makes getting behind the rack a breeze now!

And it's lookin great Jim!

Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on June 23, 2020, 05:52:29 AM
MUSIC!!!

So last night I turned up the system and everything went smooth. Without any attention to set up I already notice the acoustics are going to be better. The old room was dead. This one is more live but not so much so that there is echo or brightness. So basically I am at a good starting point.

Still have some work to do in the room and cleaning up so no photos yet. maybe this weekend. Stay tuned.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on June 23, 2020, 08:36:00 AM
Congrats!
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on June 25, 2020, 06:04:51 PM
Ok so I've spent the past few evenings doing some listening while rifling through old issues of Stereophile and AS. I have not had a chance to sit in the sweet spot yet. No floor coverings or wall treatments and it sounds pretty freaking good. The previous room was dead and it is very difficult to liven a dead room. I do believe once I spend time adjusting and treating it will be awesome. Still no pics as I am still not done clearing the room yet but making progress...should make some serious progress over the next 2 weekends.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: rollo on June 26, 2020, 08:01:10 AM
   Hard work pays off. Do it right get a spectrum analyzer then treat room accordingly. You have gone this far. The measurements will will be well worth the effort.

charles
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on June 26, 2020, 02:11:04 PM
That's great Jim, really nice when things work out well.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: jimbones on July 09, 2020, 12:50:54 PM
This week I closed up the chase/duct where all the mechanicals are and the electrical, ethernet, network, and toslink cables are. This also enclosed the new support I Beam. The rooms walls are bare and I need to decide on acoustic treatment. That can not be rushed and will take hours of listening to become very familiar with the room.
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on July 09, 2020, 03:00:52 PM
Looks great Jim! Good luck getting the acoustic tweaks all figured out. I'll be keeping an eye out for updates ;)
Title: Re: Turning bad situation into something positive.
Post by: Barry (NJ) on August 27, 2020, 08:51:10 AM
Hey Jim, been a while since your last update, how's the room working out?