The Man Cave

brinty

Wasdiscussing with a few friends today after seeing a post on Facebook about “TheMan Cave”



We came upwith a few suggestion but I’ll see whatyou fellow boardsies think, and if you’d have any further suggestions



Our List



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50”+ flatscreen TV and/or Projector Screen TV

Playstation/xbox/Super Nintendo

A beer tapand shelves of 12 yo+ Whisky

A popcornor hot nuts dispenser

Framedmovie posters

A pool orfooz ball table and dart board

A Frisbee/American football for chucking about

A pole forour ladies to dance on (in their skimpiest lingerie) when they’re permittedentry (once a month)

A set ofgoals for the kick about

Few hurleysfor the craic..

Dave0301

It has correctly formatted internet posts!? :pac:

NotCominBack

Laptop, with a spacebar that isn't sticky

emo72

A kick ass stereo. Preferably a 1970s vintage like pioneer or some other Japanese monster pumping out 150 watts RMS, loud enough to power the point depot.

whiskeyman

A fridge!!

Sleepy

As appealing as the idea of a man-cave is at times, honestly I can't see myself every bothering with one unless I have a lottery win. In an ordinary house there's simply too many purposes for space (e.g. a playroom, study, utility room, garage, workshop etc.) that would be more important to my family or myself.

Were I ever doing one, I'd want to build an old-style arcade machine with an emulator for loads of classic games, perhaps one of the coffee table style ones. A pool table and a draft beer tap would be essentials.

boobar

For me it would have to be a media room

Cinema screen or other big 3d TV
Sonos wireless music system
High end laptop
Big comfy chairs couches

Kind of thing you might see in that show million dollar property listing

Turbulent Bill

Soundproof walls. Keeps the tunes in the cave, and more importantly keeps all the other noise out.

the evasion_kid

A jukebox

Standman

Why don't you just put all that stuff in your house forget the cave.

Seriously?

I think man caves are called home offices these days
At least that way you can claim the fun stuff is for work to her indoors.

DoYouEvenLift

Don't get a poverty 50" TV, get a decent projector that can do >100"

paulmclaughlin

DoYouEvenLift wrote: »

Don't get a poverty 50" TV, get a decent projector that can do >100"

Don't get a poverty >100" projector, get a high-spec projector that can do >1000"

DoYouEvenLift

paulmclaughlin wrote: »

Don't get a poverty >100" projector, get a high-spec projector that can do >1000"

Let's be realistic here...

chewed

http://i80insurance.com/30-man-caves-that-you-would-love-own/

paulmclaughlin

DoYouEvenLift wrote: »

Let's be realistic here...

*Whoosh*

Being realistic, a 50" TV is not poverty spec.

DoYouEvenLift

paulmclaughlin wrote: »

*Whoosh*

Being realistic, a 50" TV is not poverty spec.

I was half joking but it's almost there nowadays, definitely in America where it's not uncommon for people to get 65", 70" and 75" TVs now. Those sizes are starting to be more available here now as well but just a little overpriced. I only have a 55" myself but I'm looking forward to upgrading to at least a 65", 75" being the cut off for the room/viewing distance.

jimgoose

That's a Child-Cave, not a Man-Cave. A Man-Cave should feature a full Snap-On tool cabinet, a powerful workstation computer, a decent steel-lined workbench and a couple of interesting motorcycles.

H3llR4iser

chewed wrote: »

http://i80insurance.com/30-man-caves-that-you-would-love-own/

Lots of interesting - and extremely expensive - stuff on that article.
However I don't get the point of having a full bar counter - unless you wanna play barman with your friends, which may or may not be a bit awkward :eek:

I have a slightly better solution 'though: do not get married, and you won't need a man cave at all. Happines can be leaving a screwdriver on the kitchen top and not be nagged about it by anybody :D:D

skallywag

Best place for a mancave is definitely in the basement where one can be truly isolated from the other occupants of the house, though may be problematic for most as basements are still not really the done thing, which is a real pity in my book.

In any case my own cave is equipped with the following:

* 46 inch LED TV with fed from multiple satellites connected to a Bose soundbar and 2TB NAS.
* Local wireless router to ensure a strong signal.
* High spec PC with 2 large monitors and wired gigabit ethernet to NAS.
* Large cupboard housing various parts of bikes and other pieces of sports equipment, and other bits and pieces such as bottle openers and ligthers. May or may not also contain a bottle of something which I have been given as gift, etc.
* Wall mounted IR heating panel and air dehumidifier. Damp can be an issue in the summer.
* Furniture which is currently pretty basic and dated.

Next steps:

* Larger TV! I'm thinking 65cm is probably as large as I can go without getting a headache.
* Decent surrond sound system -> bought one recently but sent it back as the 2 wireless rear speakers kept clicking everytime they kicked in, and also hammered my WLAN signal.
* Fridge

Calibos

paulmclaughlin wrote: »

*Whoosh*

Being realistic, a 50" TV is not poverty spec.

If one genuinely has a dedicated room like a man cave then it's almost a no brainer to pick up a projector that can throw a 120 inch image on a wall or screen for the same price and quite often a lot less than a 50 inch flat panel.

That said in another year or so one can watch the movie in a virtual Savoy number one in ones own man cave on ones new VR headset for about €400 if you already own a half decent PC:D

Gmol

Getting my man cave next month, PS4, Projector, Separates surround sound, only minor resistance!!!!

jester77

This months AVS Home Theater of the month is pretty awesome. The guy literally built his own cave, themed on batman. Has its own hidden entrance and all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnanpWC6zUQ

Mesrine65

jimgoose wrote: »

That's a Child-Cave, not a Man-Cave. A Man-Cave should feature a full Snap-On tool cabinet, a powerful workstation computer, a decent steel-lined workbench and a couple of interesting motorcycles.

Don't forget the addition of the home micro-brewery, an essential piece of kit IMHO

BarryD

Mesrine65 wrote: »

Don't forget the addition of the home micro-brewery, an essential piece of kit IMHO

Tut, tut - the Customs & Excise will be paying you a visit

yipeeeee

The game rings they used to have in pubs years ago:)

helimachoptor

myself and the wife we're looking at a house to buy there just after xmas.

Had one of those artic cabin things at the end of the garden, that would have been the man cave.

However the house was sold for a ridiculous price so wasnt too be

TrailerBob

In the process of turning the attic into a man cave of sorts.. Already carpeted, shelved and a stira in place. Put up a dartboard, a projector and screen and the old ps2 for the craic. It also houses a mini workbench with a vise and a variety of my second best tools. (My shed is 30 miles from my house... Long story)

Still sitting on camping chairs though... But there is a fridge for when I'm banished up there for extended periods!

Liam McPoyle

A man cave is certainly something I want at some point.

Im a collector of horror stuff and limited release / collectors box sets of horror movies so I have some absolutely gorgeous stuff that deserves to be on display.

A large tv or projector is a must, I dont drink at home but that may change in the future if I have kids and what not.

Id be quite happy with a shed or cabin at the end of my garden like Heli describes above so we shall see what happens in the next couple of years.

BD45

My man cave is the local old man pub. One of the few bastions of masculinity left in this world.

I guess my shed is my "man cave" though Id never call it that Its got every tool I own stuck in its own little place on the wall. Picture Willy Wonka's "great glass elevator" but bigger - and instead of buttons you have tools. And in the middle of the whole place you have my current go kart.

For some reason the idea of putting in a seriously kick ass stereo system does not apply to me. I have one in the house and one in the garden. My "cave" just needs an old battery radio with a slightly bend metal rod aerial. Perhaps it brings me back to the early days of my dad Tarmacing roofs with an old Transistor radio hanging off his belt. A real workshop is not a real workshop to me without a crap radio only BARELY getting in a good signal.

Slattsy

Good thread !!

After my wedding in June this year im thinking of getting an extension at back of house. Half extension, half conservatory type yolk! Nothing too huge.

Keeping it basic, 3 seater couch, small chair, wee corner stove, book shelf, ipad/stereo type thingy, small fridge, tv and PlayStation (though rarely played). Thats it.
I'd have a scotch cabinet but will be too cold out there!!

Thats perfect for me