Bunker Theater Hides Booming Sound System
A Wisconsin electronics installer digs deep under his garage to carve out his own dream theater. When you're pumping 7,000 watts of surround sound into a theater room, you'd better make sure the rest of the house doesn't rattle. Especially if you ... [... more]
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Cool Gear Brings Retro Theater to Life
Full HD 1080p shines on a 110-inch screen in these retro digs. It's young, it's hip. It's kind of a retro mod, says interior designer Eddy Doumas of this basement theater used a lot by the homeowner's teens. The playful design-with its ... [... more]
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Soundproof Theater Fits Country Lifestyle
A quest for peace and quiet yields a completely soundproof theater. Living in the country suits the owners of this custom-crafted theater. "They can get away from the noise of the city, sit on the back porch and gaze at the stars," says A/V ... [... more]
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Home Theater Hip Enough for Parents, Kids
This fun and funky theater complements a sleek family room, gym and sports bar. When this Indiana family peers up at the ceiling of their basement home theater, they see a fiber-optic star field. When they look down, they see a rainbow of colors ... [... more]
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Bland Basement Transformed into Family Theater
This design team overcomes several acoustical challenges to make this boring basement a fun, family-style theater. It started as a basement. There was a low suspended ceiling, concrete walls and a fireplace made from blast rubble. And the owners ... [... more]
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Dual Screens Make Theater Work for Entire Family
Clean lines, a simple decor, rear-projection screen and a second display make this family-friendly theater a hit. This Minnesota house is contemporary, but not over the top. So what to do about a basement home theater? Continue the theme, of ... [... more]
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Basement Theater is a Bargain at $5K
Good theater doesn't require a massive bankroll. Just ask Marc Wiener. He created his basement home theater for a mere $5,000. That's just for the electronics and new furnishings for his basement. "The construction pretty much only cost me the ... [... more]
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DIY Townhouse Theater is Quaint & Quiet
Tom Hetzel doesn't disturb the neighbors; his attached townhouse theater room is completely soundproof. Most home theater owners have friends surrounding them, wanting to experience a night of home entertainment. Tom Hetzel, on the other hand, ... [... more]
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DIYer Builds Audio Haven
Thirty years after buying his first stereo, this audiophile completes his own music sanctuary. A drop-down 92-inch Da-Lite screen can be hidden when the family is in the mood for just music. Michael Tarasenco was 13 years old in 1977, the year ... [... more]
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Gamer Scores High with Home Theater Trio
Dino Theo is a pinball wizard, but there has to be a twist-his home theater and bar area. Dino Theo's basement level includes a home theater, a bar, and a full-fledged arcade/lobby area. Dino Theo is a little greedy. See, he didn't just want a ... [... more]
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DIYer Adds Irish Flavor to Basement Theater
Marc McManus decided an Irish pub was the perfect complement to his home theater. Marc's love of good beer, and the fact that he is partly Irish made an Irish pub theme the perfect choice. Marc McManus has always had a technological bent. His ... [... more]
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DIY Dad Builds Theater While Watching Son
Lee Weber pulled double duty; he turned his basement into a home theater while watching his new son. For most folks, building a theater starts with an empty room. But for devoted movie fan Lee Weber, it all started with a projector. Lee purchased ... [... more]
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