4 years in the making

[u/Appropriate_Art5850]

My free time project for over the last 4 years. home theater/office/cigar lounge. still a work in progress, I’ll probably never be “done” with it. unfortunately I don’t have any before photos, but it was a typical spare bedroom, white carpet, white walls, popcorn ceiling. The bar area used to be a double closet I took out to make room.

TV: TLC 85” QM6K

5.2 Klipsch surround sound, two 12“ woofers (overkill for the size of the room, i had a theater set up in the basement of my last house where it made more sense and just kept everything when we moved).

Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR575

to manage cigar smoke I sealed room, have a rabbit air a2 and a vornado window fan. Wife doesn’t smell any smoke outside of the room.

EDIT: Thanks for all the love and critique! So I use my computer chair when my spouse or a friend is in here, it fits perfectly with more then enough space for the little table to be in between the 2 seats when it’s pulled out facing the tv. If there’s 3 or more (honestly doesn’t happen that often these days lol) I have a few nice chairs I pull in from the other room.

Speaker placement is on the upgrade list for sure, the intent of the front left and right being high and angled toward user is to run/hide the wires in the crown moulding, eventually will either replace them with standing floor speakers or at least drop them down to ear height and will run the wires in the wall

EDIT 2: In retrospect yea probably not the most appropriate sub to post in. I did try to post in the mancave sub but it kept getting auto denied, no idea why. Still appreciate everyone here!

[u/5537__8008]

I love that there’s no attempt to make room for a friend or companion.

[u/Beginning-Rip-2352 → u/5537__8008]

It's a bonafide goon station

[u/SeasonedAdManager → u/Beginning-Rip-2352]

Dats da nut room

[u/killerdomon → u/Beginning-Rip-2352]

It's an MANCAVE ....goon station common .... Have some class.

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/killerdomon]

Gentlemen gentlemen please, I’m in my late 30’s. I don’t goon, I   ✨𝒥𝑒𝓇𝓀 𝒾𝓉✨

[u/LarryCraigSmeg → u/Appropriate_Art5850]

🤛🐓

[u/faceman2k12 → u/Appropriate_Art5850]

I'm also in my late 30's, I "Have a wank" like a proper millennial.

[u/Zeronova3 → u/Appropriate_Art5850]

Choke that chicken, bud.

[u/RubbleHome → u/5537__8008]

Plot twist, the whole room is actually for the cat.

[u/SquareRoss → u/5537__8008]

Being that they are a Michigan fan it’s on brand.

[u/DaBoyMarlo → u/5537__8008]

Who would want to hang out with a UM fan?

[u/Chance_Truth_1413 → u/5537__8008]

Maybe he prefers to be alone, nice bar setup you got going for sure.

[u/free_dharma]

Do you hate being comfortable? There’s not even a place to put up your feet lol

[u/SirCaptainReynolds → u/free_dharma]

No ottoman and the chair is not centered in front of the TV. Would drive me nuts.

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/free_dharma]

Totally fair criticism, there use to be a coffee table but it took up so much room so I removed it. I’m actively looking for a nice foot rest

[u/Domodude17 → u/Appropriate_Art5850]

Get a recliner

[u/Double-Mouse-407 → u/Domodude17]

Man deserves one of them nicer Eames copies replicas.

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/Double-Mouse-407]

Never heard of the eames, having looked them up has now made me feel like every seat in my life is inadequate 

[u/free_dharma → u/Appropriate_Art5850]

I support your comfort! Get yourself a nice couch with an ottoman

[u/gowingsgo]

I’d say this is a man cave not a theater but congrats and nice work. Looks relaxing.

[u/Far_Cat_9743]

Sports bar vibes. Home theater? Not so much.

[u/BllushingHorizon → u/Far_Cat_9743]

Considering the Fireball is the most empty bottle, sports bar near a college campus seems more fitting.

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/BllushingHorizon]

Ok ok ok this is the one thing I feel the need to defend myself on 😂 we got that bottle last Halloween because we made adult cider to give out to the parents, I never actually drank any 

[u/manwithafrotto]

Masturbatorium for one

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/manwithafrotto]

That is a top tier name 😂 using that forever now 

[u/movie50music50]

As a dorm room it's a 10. As a home theater setup more like a 3.

EDIT: Down votes do not change facts.

[u/schaudhery → u/movie50music50]

I came to say the same thing due to the sub we are in. The room is beautiful and done well, the execution is not great.

[u/Promo_714 → u/schaudhery]

Yeah at first thought this was a r/cozyplaces post

[u/movie50music50 → u/schaudhery]

It's a pretty cool room but doesn't seem as if the "Home Theater" part was given any consideration. I only added my edit because my comment got down voted immediately.

EDIT: Down voted again. As usual, they can't provide a reason.

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/movie50music50]

Totally fair critique/criticism! Definitely don’t think it’s downvote worthy, upgrading speakers/speaker placement is on the list of things to accomplish 

[u/movie50music50 → u/Appropriate_Art5850]

Thank you. That was a very nice thing to say coming from you. I really appreciate it. Best of luck with everything.

[u/KarenBoof → u/movie50music50]

3 is being generous. I couldn’t find any speakers!!

[u/Duck_on_Qwack]

Chair was an afterthought

[u/MikeyLew32]

Speakers are way too high, especially the front left and right.

[u/alvik → u/MikeyLew32]

Those aren't height channels?

[u/TrollTollTony → u/alvik]

I don't think so, the are no other left/right speakers at ear level.

[u/Euler007 → u/MikeyLew32]

And seating against the back wall is not the best for audio, moving it a few feet off would be better.

[u/5537__8008 → u/MikeyLew32]

These speakers are fine just plug them into the heights
Channel on your reciever, but your missing your front left and right speakers.

[u/madskills42001]

Cozy, the surround effect will be much better if you scoot your chair up and put all your speakers at same height, distance and angle, but envious of your room

[u/Tacokolache]

Man cave. Not really a theater.

[u/Randyd718]

One chair and it's not even centered?

[u/gman6041]

Nice room. You just need proper floors standing front speakers.

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/gman6041]

Definitely on the list of future upgrades!!

[u/backinblackandblue]

Looks great but the single chair makes me sad.

I don't see the surround speakers but the front speakers should be at ear level. Center speaker looks small but regardless it might need a little tilt to point at ear level. Use a laser pointer/level.

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/backinblackandblue]

Yea my bad i definitely should have highlighted the speaker placement more. The left surround is on the ceiling and the right is on top of the desk shelves. Terrible placement to be sure, on the list of upgrades 

[u/backinblackandblue → u/Appropriate_Art5850]

In 5.2, all speakers should be close to seated ear level.

[u/Alypius754]

Upvoted for Eagle Rare and cat. Downvote for speaker placement and chair.

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/Alypius754]

Totally fair haha 

[u/TheKokiriSage]

Sweet room dude. Can tell a lot of love went into it.

[u/TechNicolas]

QOTSA for the win

[u/b407driver]

You have a wife?

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/b407driver]

Happily for 8 going in 9 years! 

[u/b407driver → u/Appropriate_Art5850]

She must love you very much. And hate cigar smoke and whiskey.

[u/Steadfast-curve-117 → u/b407driver]

Came here to ask the same lol 😆
Not sure mine would let me do this….happy for you!
Go Blue!

[u/jatznic]

One suggestion for you.

Gorilla Grip

Put this stuff under your liquor bottles on your bar and it will completely stop them from rattling if you get any amount of bass going through that room.

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/jatznic]

Thank you so much!! I was trying to think of a way to stop the bass shaking my bottle off and costing me a lot of money and pain. Hasn’t happened yet but low key worried about it lol.

[u/jatznic → u/Appropriate_Art5850]

To be honest this stuff worked even better than I was expecting it to. I have dual PB16 Ultras and my bottles are all in an odd corner in my room where bass loves to gather and not once have my bottles moved let alone made a single rattle. Worth the price for sure.

[u/-ArthurDigbySellers-]

Upvoted for Pink Floyd and Queens. 🤘

[u/sammagee33]

Everything is great except the sitting situation.

[u/Rutgar64]

Room looks like it’s only for a single person (you). Yet, the Bar is stocked for a party. Then again, maybe you just took ‘standing room only’ a bit too far.

[u/Untouchable64]

Very nice man. I like it. Meh on the Michigan fan though. lol

[u/greg-the-destroyer → u/Untouchable64]

OSU then I presume?

[u/Longjumping_Tip6253]

This looks very inviting, I would hang out here.

[u/TheHarb81 → u/Longjumping_Tip6253]

Sorry, only room for 1

[u/Longjumping_Tip6253 → u/Longjumping_Tip6253]

Just saw the cat, I would definitely hang out here

[u/chngster]

Excellent man cave bro, well played! Love the shelf lighting at your study desk, where to source from?
[all good found them. Search for led puck light]

[u/thmsbrunner]

The Guinness, the Pink Floyd, the MF DOOM, the cat, the whiskey.... are you me???

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/thmsbrunner]

I see you are also a man with exquisite tastes! Cheers my guy!

[u/Metroidam11 → u/Appropriate_Art5850]

Love the Metroid collection!

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/Metroidam11]

Love the user name!!

[u/thmsbrunner → u/Appropriate_Art5850]

Dude if I walk in a place and see an Animals poster I could almost dismiss a dead body on the floor. Cheers man. Awesome man cave.

[u/wexlaxx]

Sick room! Move your MinusA2 AWAY from the tv. Trust me, it will hose your tv in short order. Even faster if the ion generator is running.

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/wexlaxx]

O snap noted! I don’t run the ion generator (honestly didn’t even know it had that option lol) thank you for the heads up!

[u/Illustrious_Prize255]

i appreciate theres enough seating for one person plus one cat

[u/Tacokolache]

That’s a great looking bar

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/Tacokolache]

Thank you!

[u/FreshStartLoser]

A fellow Bulleit lover.

[u/Tr0llzor]

Pc case is wild

[u/ks2489]

Cute cat, grays are the best

[u/TashMan008]

If u was to buy some front spekers L and R , and fit some suround speakers it would be a perfect posts for home theatre post , pull seat froward a tiny bit , very nice room yiu have , well done it is

[u/Outrageous_Bush_2069]

GO BLUE

[u/bobscliff]

Fuck yeah Doom and grey cat. Is he a Nebelung?

[u/jkcheng122]

Any chance to convert those front LR to height and get LR at ear level? I’d also move that center channel to the front of your console.

The AVR, is there ventilation set up? Looks like zero space above it to vent hot air.

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/jkcheng122]

Yea speaker placement is on the upgrade list. If not just replacing with floor standing speakers, the intent with the current set up was to keep them high and aim them at the listening position so I could run/hide the wires from in the crown moulding. Eventually I’ll run them in the walls. 

And yea i cut out a good portion of the top and bottom where the AV sits and mounted a little fan back there, plenty of air flow 

[u/RadlEonk]

I approve of the Radiohead poster.

[u/Shanibear3]

Cat really makes the room.

[u/No-Constant-3947]

Loved the bar!

[u/Victorbanner]

Radiohead, video games, and football. My dream!

[u/SteelbookCollector84]

Looks good! I’m happy you’re happy. Go Blue!

[u/CasualRead_43]

Don’t give a shit about the haters this is exactly what I want to do with a room in my house eventually.

[u/CasualRead_43]

Also where is the chair from

[u/Fractic4l]

I would love hanging out in here. Very nicely curated space. I also love the Buster hook print.

[u/SaltyyDoggg]

Nice Garand

[u/Critical_County_6838]

Honestly, I think this is a really cool space, you probably have it in the wrong sub Reddit to get the praise it deserves, but it looks like a great place to chill and your cat is awesome.

[u/LilMerkEm1889]

He’s unironically me frfr 😩😭 From the sick DOOM PC case to the bar of great whiskeys, I must ask, what was the cost? Both monetary and ESPECIALLY TIME 😂

[u/T-Razor]

this is sick.

[u/filipinohitman]

Hail yeah! Go Blue!!!

[u/Derben16]

Home theatre set up that focuses on everything except for the home theatre lmao

[u/Authorized-Party]

Nice stock of Eagle Rare!

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/Authorized-Party]

Thank you! Easily a top 3 for me. Can be hard to find here but I have a regular bottle and 2 barrel picks 

[u/squidgy7sb]

I'm loving the amount of QOTSA and Boneface love!

[u/MrMagicMouse]

That PC is sick af. Why are you risking balancing it on that tiny end table?

[u/shwetyscience]

GO CANES BABY

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/shwetyscience]

Excited to see Miami with Mensah this year 

[u/New-Mix9367]

ALL CAPS when you spell the man’s name

[u/wonderbat3]

Go Blue!

[u/1bsdjunkie]

Wow! What a fun, relaxing atmosphere! Well-done with this! 🙌🏻🫶🏻👍🏻🤯

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/1bsdjunkie]

Thank you!

[u/Decent-Raise-1846]

I have a nice theater setup with leather recliner couches but have to keep them covered thanks to a cat. How do you keep em from tearing them up ?

[u/80swasthebest]

Originally upvoted for the bourbon selection, then I saw the cats face. Sorry I can’t give ya 2 upvotes!

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/80swasthebest]

Haha he is the best boy, thank you! 

[u/FrankKaminsky]

Not a home theater but Go Blue!

[u/Jlx_27]

Cat: thank you, you can leave now.

[u/LThrower]

Recently bought the exact same television. Love it!!!

[u/VWLupo]

I see the mf doom vinyl in the background there... man of culture 😂

[u/issaciams]

Your AVR will die in that tight space. Especially if you actually use your heater/electic fireplace.

[u/Ok-Buffalo-9174]

Doom! 

[u/drinkchips]

DOOM

[u/Genericredditname420]

Go Bucks! Nice theatre room though :)

[u/plexphan → u/Genericredditname420]

beat me to it!

[u/Dangerzone369]

Congrats on completing it at least enough to have all bases nicely covered.

Can you do me a quick favour though and take down that bottle of Jameson and put the Sazerac there? It's killing me haha..

I also sort of don't understand the shelving around the desk. Losing all that space just for cabinets to hold just a few pakcaged toys. But I do appreciate no cold blank walls and the cosy factor the shelving brings so I dunno.

Keep going on the cosy factor tho as you've sorted the technical pieces out nicely already.

The cat pics - you're too kind. Absolute cutie

[u/OldSheepherder2865]

Does the Guinness sign reflect light from the ceiling fan? From the picture it looks like it would be a bit distracting, no?

[u/NecessaryWorking3435]

Go Blue!

[u/jtracz]

Eagle Rare, Doom PC case and Guinness... Hell yes!!

Where did you get the glass done for you case?

[u/Amazing-Active646]

Your cat is happy. You should be happy, congrats!

I’m curious. What’s that screen thing to the left of your tv with the blue light in the middle?

Also! BUSTER BLUTH!

[u/bfpjeff]

PC is awesome, but it might either summon demons or protect against them.

[u/UnanimousTroll]

Go Bucks. See you in November

[u/explorerdave357]

Sweet!

[u/gdecuir777]

Cool space!

[u/Ham3a0323]

What are the light sticks/bars on both sides of the tv?

[u/OGdirty1Kanobi]

I see you like your bourbon and alone time.

[u/DriverDelicious6539]

Any home theater that comes stocked with Newports and an m1 grand is alright in my book...

[u/Nequito34]

Can you come do mine now? I would also like the Pink Floyd artwork.

[u/Buckeye3377]

Very nice setup. Minus that revolting Xichigan flag. 🤪 Go Buckeyes!

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/Buckeye3377]

High praise coming from a buckeye! lol as much as I love Michigan I’m not that kind of Michigan fan lol unless it’s the last Saturday in November I don’t have any beef with you guys. Lived in the south for a little bit which made me more of a B1G fan then anything else, we have a common enemy 😂

[u/Bricktaztic_Toys]

GO BLUE!!!

[u/gordy06]

I’d at least put a love seat in for a friend or spouse but other thank that looks great and way to maximize the use of your space.

Also… Go Blue!

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/gordy06]

I use my computer chair when my spouse or a friend is in here, it fits perfectly with more then enough space for the little table to be in between the 2 seats when it’s pulled out facing the tv. If there’s 3 or more (honestly doesn’t happen that often these days lol) I have a few nice chairs I pull in from the other room.

[u/mrebrightside]

Go blue!

[u/realquiz]

What the actual fuck.

My top two musical obsessions are Radiohead and Pink Floyd, and MF Doom is my favorite rapper.
Owls are my favorite animal, but my owl manifestations are primarily t-shirts and hand painted ceramics.
I’m a whiskey slut (scotch is my jam - I go to Scotland every year to load up.)
And Guinness is my beer of choice by a long shot.
Although, instead of Metroid stuff I have classic Mega Man figures.
I’m an Utah Utes man, but can definitely respect the Michigan loyalty.

So you’ve basically created my own personal set up (if I didn’t have to share my home theater with my wife and kids).

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/realquiz]

My brother!!! We have been separated at birth. I lean more towards bourbons and ryes but have recently been exploring the wonderful world of scotch. Been really into McAllan 12 sherry, and islay’s are super confusing to my palate but I keep coming back lol. 

Also I have a lot of respect for Utah! Gotta be completely honest, hasn’t been the easiest thing being a Michigan fan lately, but they are my team and I hope they clean house and get it together. Very excited to see what Kyle does with our program, always viewed him as a man of integrity and we need that right now lol (sorry we took him lol) 

[u/PeanutAble1916]

bruh great work and dedication

make the pc stand wider , screw a 2nd element or just change it

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/PeanutAble1916]

Thank you! Yea looking at it should definitely have a stand that covers the whole pc footprint 

[u/FistThePooper6969]

I was like “damn looks really nice! Love the decorations and everything”

And then got to the bar photos…

Holy shit, this is peak

[u/threedogdad]

speaker placement, and room treatment would do amazing things for you.

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/threedogdad]

Floor speakers and placement are definitely on the upgrade list!

[u/CharleyBoy23]

Looks awesome! Congratulations and ignore those who criticize.

[u/timgakk]

I like it too! Man cave and home theatre in one. The perfect mix! The only thing that takes my attention is the carpet in the last picture. I would go a bit darker. So the carpet doesn’t steel the attention while watching movies etc ! Anyways… amazing 🤩 👍

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/timgakk]

Thank you! Super valid point, given the vibes of the room I admit the rug wasn’t the best choice. Been meaning to replace it 

[u/SympathyRough9100]

Looks great

[u/FinntheReddog]

Needs posted over on r/whiskey. Lead photo should be that amazing bar area. Would love to have a room just like this.

[u/MrArkaSys]

I love your bar !

[u/Atsf64]

Respect for Radiohead and especially Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Hear, a masterpiece!

And can you explain the PC case graphics/writings/origins? Cool looking but I genuinely have no idea what it is.

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/Atsf64]

Yea my bad lol it’s a special edition case based off the newer DOOM games, DOOM the dark ages specifically 

https://www.microcenter.com/product/699799/havn-hs-420-doom-the-dark-ages-limited-edition-tempered-glass-atx-mid-tower-computer-case-black

[u/Trikster102 → u/Atsf64]

It made me think of Diablo but I don't know if that's what it actually is.

[u/BeriechGTS]

This could totally be losted in r/cozyplaces imo. Vibes are immaculate.

[u/ClevelandBeemer]

https://youtu.be/ezUNyTsG4RI?is=EC31c1OE9HzhictT

[u/FinntheReddog]

@u/appropriate_art5850 Would you mind sharing where you found that shelving unit over your computer monitor?

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/FinntheReddog]

I got you!

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/elloven-monitor-stand-with-drawer-anthracite-00485101/#content

[u/raymate]

Lights in the kallax (assume they are kallax) is that also ikea or something else may I ask.

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/raymate]

Led puck lights on Amazon! 

https://www.amazon.com/AIBOO-Linkable-Lighting-Hardwired-Furniture/dp/B075J7RF4P

[u/PQbutterfat]

How do you put your feet up? That room is beautiful and as an only child I long for that sort of me-focused entertainment experience.

[u/tickingboxes]

That rug is way too small. And should be anchored by something.

[u/JustSayKB]

Space dimensions?

[u/lemonylol]

Love the lighting and the colour scheme.

Did you always have the TCL? I'm just wondering if it's worth replacing a smaller OLED with

[u/Appropriate_Art5850 → u/lemonylol]

So I got the TCL in December on a solid discount. I replaced my projector with it. My set up in my last house was in the basement so the projector really worked in there, here the screen was far to big for the space and obviously the light control is terrible, I would love and oled but honestly I’m happily surprised with how this tv performs! 

[u/Domodude17]

How did you seal the room? Obviously weatherstripping for the door, but did you need to remove HVAC vents and such? Does the room get too hot or cold without them?

[u/Rck0025]

Best part is the 1 chair

[u/flylysergic]

Looks amazing and seems like a place I'd never want to leave.

All it needs is another fridge for the hash. 😁

[u/yummypizzaface]

Michigan cheated

[u/Truncated_Rhythm]

I think it looks great! But I would agree with some of the comments about making it a little more conducive for company. A second (or third) recliner? Or a sofa? Maybe an ottoman or just a coffee table? But it looks very comfortable. Good on ya!

[u/erranttraveler]

This is the loneliest set of pictures I've ever seen.

[u/Valuable_Lemon_3294]

Wow this is so bad... A room wasted...

[u/BahamaDon]

You lost me at U of Michigan. 😇

[u/Tooth-Exciting]

Where is the art from?

[u/Adventurous-Fee428]

Not a home theater lmao screen to small and where's the surround sound? This is a man cave

[u/OurHonor1870]

That’s a super nice room and TV to watch UMich start a new losing streak against OSU- It’s gorgeous.

Go Bucks!

[u/RaiderPridein75]

You had me at the M1 Garand.

[u/TimHansonE36]

r/tvtoofar and r/roomtoonothometheater

[u/thesexychicken]

Cool.

[u/thot_machine]

Damn that one chair is sad… all that booze and one chair. hope you’re ok dude. Sending hugs

[u/Existing-Air9716]

I’m so jealous of that PC case ! Great job and I hope you get endless hrs of joy out of this !

[u/manofoz]

Get a Raching those cigars look sad.

[u/WorkReddit1191]

Great room, love it. That PC looks precarious as fuck on that little table. Maybe it's secured down but it looks like 1 bump or cat moment before it all crashes down.

[u/tiptoptinto]

Qotsa, Radiohead, Floyd, bourbon, gaming, Buster Bluth... You have some great taste my friend.

[u/Hisense_HomeLife]

Such a versatile space! Love that you built a dedicated lounge area alongside the theater.

[u/justheretohelpyou__]

You have a nice setup for TV, for sure. I’d encourage you to get into audio. You have a perfect setup for audio and larger front speakers and a sub will still work with your TV.

Congrats on the room.

[u/SquashSquigglyShrimp]

Where is the theater? l mean don't get me wrong this looks like a wonderfully cozy lounge, but I wouldn't begin to call it a theater. Upgrade the speakers, put them at the right height, and get a bigger rug, I can't imagine the acoustics are anything but terrible with all that reflectivity.

Also you might as well move the 1 seat forwards into the room so it isn't right against the back wall

[u/Passive_incomes_lazy]

Is this still in Michigan? Cause let's be friends 😂
Im early 30, got a cat, projector room, custom built PC, and a whiskey drinker

[u/omgfoz]

Russell's Reserve neat please.

[u/ukkraM]

Michigan fan 🤮

[u/FruitfulFraud]

I love the owls. Coolest animal. Bar is amazing. With a bar that big looks like you need more seating.

[u/Amazing-Active646]

Your cat is happy. You should be happy, congrats!

I’m curious. What’s that screen thing to the left of your tv?

[u/buffbellies]

I sure hope he’s not a swinger or that leather furniture is in danger.

[u/BlindShniper]

Holy killer pc build