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Re: home theater on a beer budget - mrbigstuff - 12-18-2011
supposedly you can buy ( I've read this but not done it) black-out cloth meant for room darkening that is white on one side. sounds like a good option but not as cheap as a white sheet. I'm going to try it one day. my local sew shop has some in stock; they sell it by the yard.
Re: home theater on a beer budget - sunfalcon - 12-18-2011
I purchased the "black out cloth" off ebay like 5 years ago and stretched it around my own wood frame. It was cheaper than a pull-down and is still going strong. I've got a 90" diagonal screen with the Optoma HD20 projector - love it!
Re: home theater on a beer budget - Dennis S - 12-18-2011
If you need sound insulation, look up Owens Corning 703. It's what they sometimes use in recording studios. You'll probably need to get a contractor order it for you if you can't find it at a store.
Re: home theater on a beer budget - deckeda - 12-18-2011
Surely there are a couple cheap couches on craigslist. Easier for old men to get out of after (or before) a few beers. Store on-end or rig a couple pulleys and hoist 'em up to the ceiling when not in use.
Re: home theater on a beer budget - deckeda - 12-18-2011
Dennis S wrote:
If you need sound insulation, look up Owens Corning 703. It's what they sometimes use in recording studios. You'll probably need to get a contractor order it for you if you can't find it at a store.
ATS claims they have some that's functionally equivalent. A little lighter in color and softer, http://www.atsacoustics.com/item--ATS-Acoustics-Rigid-Fiberglass-Board--AB2.html (They also sell 703.)
Re: home theater on a beer budget - Dennis S - 12-18-2011
"rig a couple pulleys and hoist 'em up to the ceiling when not in use."
Perfect.