The Bat Cave

[BATMAQN]

Thought it was about time I let you folk know where I spend a fair bit of my life, a little bit of background first, about 3 years ago my father moved in with me he's a crotchety old dude that doesn't speak much english and he's pretty crook so he moved in he needs looking after, anyway after spending 6 months teaching him to use an iPad he discovered the internet more importantly streaming Spanish tv and Youtube for Spanish music Flamenco is his preferred flavour so fast forward another 6 months of being bombarded constantly with either of the 2 aforementioned favourites pretty much at full volume he's a bit deaf too, got a bit tiresome to say the least so I decided to embark on a project to build myself a den "The Bat Cave" I hope some of you enjoy my little story it was a lot of fun to do also hard work but I'm no longer going insane it's my "escape place" I'm sure some of you can relate.

 

This is what it looks like today I'm still doing a bit of room treatment but it's close to being finished.

Scroll down for the before shots.

 

Humble beginnings it's my 20 year old shed that I built when I had no idea how important a level floor and wall really are so got that fixed up put the Silver paper (Sarking) on the inside of the Colourbond hopefully it helps in summer for the heat and did some wiring for power and ethernet.

 

5.5M X 4.5M if someones interested.

 

 

 

Ok moving on insulation was a must Canberra is well known for it's temperature extremes not only does it get hot here it gets as cold as a witches titt today it nearly snowed, I used Acoustic Earthwool a bit dearer but worth it and no itch this stuff is nice to work with anyone who has used the fibreglass variety knows exactly what I mean.

 

I used cement fibre sheets instead of Gyprock they are stronger and they will repel moisture to a point being an outdoor shed there was always the possibility I may have a leak I haven't yet but you never know.

 

Check out my fancy second hand door.

 

 

 

Ok moving on again painting done underlay down, lights in, tv bracket and air conditioner installed this is looking comfortable now.

 

 

How about some carpet getting excited now.

 

 

Moving in some gear "yay" took 4 months to get to this stage.

 

Some photo's of the evolving Den.

 

 

This is today.

 

The back of the room still a bit of treatment to be done here.

 

Everyone is welcome at my place as long as there's only five of us.

 

 

The vinyl section. Messy I know

 

That's it guys my crude room treatments seem to be working quite nicely and I'm only half done I'm pretty happy with the results so far.

 

4 months it took me start to finish.

$5000 in materials and related bits I did all of the labour apart from the air conditioner install that is not a job for amateurs.

 

I'm done all I need to do is one of those feet shots too cold in Canberra at the moment for that. 

Edited August 27, 2017 by BATMAQN

[Rob181]

Buena cosa Senor...

[Ooogh]

Just fantastic Seb. Impressive on so many levels.

 

First up good on you for looking after your Dad.  

 

The shed just looks great, excellent work mate.  All your gear fits beautifully and I bet it sounds a treat. Treating all the walls and ceiling with Earthwool will keep the neighbours happy and let you enjoy some late night tunes. Doing it all yourself is what makes it so much more special. I hope it brings you many hours of enjoyment.

[BATMAQN]

55 minutes ago, Rob181 said:

Buena cosa Senor...

Gracias hombre.

[BATMAQN]

36 minutes ago, Ooogh said:

Just fantastic Seb. Impressive on so many levels.

 

First up good on you for looking after your Dad.  

 

The shed just looks great, excellent work mate.  All your gear fits beautifully and I bet it sounds a treat. Treating all the walls and ceiling with Earthwool will keep the neighbours happy and let you enjoy some late night tunes. Doing it all yourself is what makes it so much more special. I hope it brings you many hours of enjoyment.

Thanks Ooogh it works ok I'm happy, I'm proud to have done it myself to be honest I had to mate I'm not rich besides takes away from the audio budget can't have that.

 

Cheers 

[JSmith]

1 hour ago, BATMAQN said:

This is what it looks like today I'm still doing a bit of room treatment but it's close to being finished.

 

This looks great, well in.

 

JSmith

[JukKluk2]

So it looks like you might only see your father at meal times, or did I miss the kitchen facilities? Looks good Seb, wayyyy beyond anything I could contemplate that's for certain.

[Guest Sime]

Looking forward to seeing this tonight 

[SUPCIN]

Awesome work! Those cables are triggering my OCD though. Haha

[Darren69]

Awesome stuff, really hope to visit one day.

 

No wonder those big ex-babies of mine (and @onebaldbloke ) sound so good with al of that wall insulation etc!! I miss them looking at the pics! I see you used the plinths Seb.

 

Thanks for sharing mate.

 

 

 

 

[Martykt]

My you have been a busy little bat haven't you @BATMAQN !!! 

 

This is an amazing example of what it's possible to achieve on a relatively limited budget.

I hope this spurs others on push themselves to create something special.

 

It looks great Batmaqn.  

[powerav]

I recognise that Klein dac. 

[muzzagruzz]

That is one room of awesomeness - well done. 

[theking]

Wow, fantastic room and system there.

I wish I have the skill and time to do up my space, that is awesome results, congrats@BATMAQN !!!






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[betty boop]

nice one @BATMAQN i expected to see all the photos upside down in this thread   

 

all turned out very well. I think we have same shade of carpet ! and looks like a lot of attention to detail gone in to come up a treat ! 

 

congrats, must be a nice place to kick back and enjoy

[Kaynin]

Well done again, great job.  BTW, you have some very nice gear there, you've done well. 

[gemini07]

Great job. You should feel very proud.

 

Do you mind telling us what speakers you have? I recognise some of the amps (Sansui and Earle Weston) - maybe more than one Sansui lurking around? But am curious about the speakers - and when do you swap them over? 

[BATMAQN]

12 minutes ago, al said:

nice one @BATMAQN i expected to see all the photos upside down in this thread   

 

all turned out very well. I think we have same shade of carpet ! and looks like a lot of attention to detail gone in to come up a treat ! 

 

congrats, must be a nice place to kick back and enjoy

Thanks Al

 

No doubt scumbag will turn them around eventually 

[BATMAQN]

13 hours ago, SUPCIN said:

Awesome work! Those cables are triggering my OCD though. Haha

Me too naaahh, it's part of the room treatment I call it cable slobishnesh.

[BATMAQN]

12 hours ago, Darren69 said:

Awesome stuff, really hope to visit one day.

 

No wonder those big ex-babies of mine (and @onebaldbloke ) sound so good with al of that wall insulation etc!! I miss them looking at the pics! I see you used the plinths Seb.

 

Thanks for sharing mate.

 

 

 

 

Don't regret buying those Daz trust me, big bassy beasts, those foam squares have helped tame it a bit still more to do though just need to spend a bit more money I'm sure you can relate you're welcome anytime mate. 

[BATMAQN]

11 hours ago, Martykt said:

My you have been a busy little bat haven't you @BATMAQN !!! 

 

This is an amazing example of what it's possible to achieve on a relatively limited budget.

I hope this spurs others on push themselves to create something special.

 

It looks great Batmaqn.  

Thank you I have been busy, exactly the reason I put it up to show what can be done on a moderate budget best upgrade I did was this room.

[BATMAQN]

11 hours ago, powerav said:

I recognise that Klein dac. 

Gone now mate the Ref 7.1 won out over all my DAC's it may be getting on a bit but I still love it.

[BATMAQN]

11 hours ago, muzzagruzz said:

That is one room of awesomeness - well done. 

 

2 hours ago, Kaynin said:

Well done again, great job.  BTW, you have some very nice gear there, you've done well. 

 

3 hours ago, msetjadi said:

Wow, fantastic room and system there.

I wish I have the skill and time to do up my space, that is awesome results, congrats@BATMAQN !!!






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Thank you Gents

[caminperth]

Much ! Looks great.

 

Are those some Duntech's I spy in the earlier photos?

[BATMAQN]

1 hour ago, gemini07 said:

Great job. You should feel very proud.

 

Do you mind telling us what speakers you have? I recognise some of the amps (Sansui and Earle Weston) - maybe more than one Sansui lurking around? But am curious about the speakers - and when do you swap them over? 

 

Sansui Tragic 

 

I do feel proud but anyone can do this I'm no tradesman I just had a good go at it took my time, Google was my friend for a lot of the info on how to do stuff also Bunnings they were helpful and talking with some learned friends on here as well as my own circle.

 

Speakers are Harbeth SHL5 in Eucalyptus on the Skylan stands got these off the forum a while ago from a very nice chap here in Canberra have to admit I was the luckiest Bastaaard that weekend trust me he sold them at a low price hoping an enthusiast would pick them up well I'm happy to report I've still got them Nick and still love them.

 

The big beasts are the custom monitors sold by @Darren69 recently and before that owned by one onebaldybloke these work a treat they are beasts in every sense of the word no need for subs at my place.

 

Also have a pair of Paradigm 11SE Deluxe series 1 rounding out the room up the back of the lounges, a pair of full rangers that sound fantastic I tried to sell them but no one wanted them at that time so I put them there to provide a bit of full sound when I play movies shame they are excellent speakers in their own right.

 

Had a pair of Linn Ninka's, Duntech Barons, Rogers LS7.