Cheap And Easy Home Theater Hacks
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
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If you're looking for some cheap and easy ways to improve your home theater I have some options for you in this video. Something as simple as wall paint, acoustic panels, or rugs, carpet, or different furniture can make a huge difference. Be on the lookout for my new home theater tour video soon.
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Hey hi what color you used for screen panel projector?
Painting the ceiling black is genius! Imagine doing it with Black 3.0 paint?! 🤯
Just get black vinyl stick on wall paper.
Im all about loose hanging fabric, then it does double duty on light and sound reflections
What you need to do is add black velvet. Black paint will not stop reflections.
You want it dark, but you don't want it to be a void.
I went to Home Depot and asked for black paint... the lady said Jay Z black or Djimon Honsou 😂😂😂😂
Your suggestions are always spot on. You are the most understandable and concise AV commentator on RUclips. Even in a living room media room situation, a large flat panel benefits from being placed against a dark colored wall and having dark carpeting in the room. It makes the brightness of the screen pop and intensifies the quality of the image. You are so right about reflective surfaces too. Even fabric, tapestries or canvas paintings on the side walls can help in a non theater media room. Having light sources behind the screen, to the side or away from the screen is a also good idea. Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. I always watch you when you post new stuff.
Man this guy just keeps giving and this time it's excellent advice for people who got projectors. 👍
Once your audio components are sorted and your room is looking good, it's time to turn your attention towards acoustic treatment! So long as the acoustic panels are placed correctly, your listening experience should be enhanced but just remember... diffusion is just as important as absorption and don't forget... when sound hits a wall that's had plenty of absorption treatment, it practically deadens the energy therefore no need to do an opposing wall... example, if you got a carpeted floor, then there really shouldn't be any need to do a ceiling,! Not unless you want to deaden the sound of your room!
Dude started talking about balding on a home theater video
😂😂
First time on RUclips?
Good info presented in a concise manner. Good job
We used Sherwin Williams Iron Ore for L/R/B and ceiling and Tricorn Black for the wall the screen is on. All in flat. Works great for a theater.
I did Iron Ore for my ceiling as well actually, love the color and it's not quite pure black which I think keeps my wife happy lol
i appreciate that you added an explanation as to *why* these changes are helpful and/or important.
I can confirm after painting my white (ugh) walls in my theatre area of the basement it made a massive difference. Coincidence but my color is pretty much the same as yours. The only issue i have now is my drop ceiling being white. The ceiling is only 7' and my walls and carpet are dark, since this is a multiuse room I think going dark would make it seem like a cave when I'm not using my projector screen and I don't want that. So I appreciate the point in the video of compromise, its all about what works for YOU. Thank you for the video!
always love your content! keep it man🙌
100% agree... i did the same.. meaning painting the ceiling black. I painted a space of 7 to 8 feet from the screen with great result
Bro, great videos. Your transitions and production are top notch 👌🏿.
Always room for improvement 👌✨ luv the poster idea 🤔⚡
Great video. I really enjoyed this one alot. I am gonna try to paint dark color in my room since its all white. But i just added some acustic panels and omg did that help my system to lighting up alot more. I also just got myself a new Polk 5.0 setup. So now i am back to enjoy movies and music once again. Any tip for good solid 12inch subs to go with Polk??? I use a 15inch High End Cerwin Vega 250watt at the moment.
Very useful video thanks 🙏🏻
I painted my walls a dark color when I put up my home theater mancave a few years ago. Someone in the house was against painting the ceiling 😉so I didn’t. Ever since I have been wondering if it would make a difference. You have convinced me to go for it. Like I say, I have a room that someone has a house 😊
same situation here...just not able to get approval to paint dark.. lol
It’s easier to ask for forgiveness then permission lol😉
I painted my walls dark but the ceiling is white.
My wife does not rule over my man cave.
Ahhh yes the dreaded WAF. That's why I live alone. I pray for my married brothers of 🇺🇸
The two best cheap and easy hacks are screen masks and bass shakers.
Screen masks frame in a 2.39:1 area of a 16x9 screen, to give the look of a scope screen with the lights off. Can be easily done for less than $50.
Bass shakers add a whole other dimension to the movie and music experience, and are extremely cheap by home theater standards. . . few hundred bucks.
For what they add, and how cheap they are, every home theater enthusiast should use them.
In the middle of a basement reno. Hesitant about a black ceiling, but I think I'm gonna go for it!
Great video as always. REALLY looking forward to a Epson LS12000 review when you get your hands on one.
Great video and very helpful tips. Do you have a link to the panels u have? I have concrete floors and I need to add a rug.
Nice set up
Great video. Couldn't agree more with the wall colour. Also have my ceiling black, and walls grey. Need some help with basic DIY room acoustics. Any video or link you may direct me to? Thanks.
Excellent info! ty! subscribed! (also, probably already answered. What kind of screen is that?)
Miss your videos
Thanks for your efforts
The most infuriating thing I found out when I bought my projector XGIMI HORIZON PRO with a normal 120" 4k motorized screen was that almost everyone on Reddit/AVS told me that I need an ALR screen (which cost 5x what my screen did cost) because of where I have my windows. But other than if the sun is straight on I feel like it's more than watchable in daytime. I can even have my lights on medium settings while still looking more than watchable, especially light shows like Ted Lasso and other sitcoms or even sports.
So I just want to say unless you are a big picture quality freak and your projector has 2000+ ANSI lumens, don't overpay for an ALR before trying out a normal cheap screen.
I totally agree with you. Couple months ago I purchased the Samsung LSP7T Ultra short throw projector which isnt very cheap and I really didnt want to over spend on an ALR screen as well.
I bought a 120 inch high contrast grey screen off ebay for a quarter of the cost of an ALR and couldnt be happier.
It is definitely watchable during the day and if there is a lot of sunlight coming in from the side i just put the roller shutters down a little.
Hello. i have a home cinema room project undergoing now. i will go with probably a oled TV or QLED 85inches not sure for now. would you have any suggestions has going with this setup ? any advice regarding wall color? the room is small 3.3 m by 3.5m with a small roof window that will be oposite of the TV. thank you for any suggestions.
velvet on side and ceiling helps a lot
What brand and color paint did you use on your ceiling and walls? I have to know!
Audimute makes some great environmentally friendly acoustic wall and ceiling treatments.
Can you do a video on your current theater setup with a full breakdown of each item
I will
Confirmation of painting the ceiling thanks bro!
On your recommendation I painted all walls and ceiling in my cave pencil point grey and I freaking love it!
Hi! @chris majestic, Iwas wondering what color did you used to paint your home theater walls.
Do you have a RAL code ore something to understand the exact color?
Thank you very much!
What sheen did you use???
@@Jr-qp3qo Matt finish. Flat. No gloss
@@carcar5911 thank you!! 👍
What is the ideal color to paint in hime theatre room for both vertical and horsy walls @chris
I know this is off topic, but what hdmi splitter do you recommend? I have an older Tv with “Arc” rather than “eArc.” I am upgrading to Atmos soon.
Good video mate
I have a problem with my movie posters vibrating from the bass. I am going to try using felt stickers between the frame and wall. Fingers crossed.
I am always surprised when people equip their room with super pricy home theater gear and don’t paint their walls in dark color (at the very least the front wall) and don’t install sound absorbers.
Til the day i die… fuck sound absorbers
Please help! I bought a ViewSonic PX701 4k. It's only giving me 4k if I send my PS5 directly into Projector. I have a 5.1 sound bar set up. When I try to use the arc ports like I have been with my PS4, the video gets sent down to 1080 and it tells me projector doesn't support 4k all.of a sudden. Is my sound bar the issue? I am able to get Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio from my sound bar so I'd assume it can send a 4K video signal?! I don't want to return this projector if I don't have to please help.
Do you have any suggestions on in wall speaker for home theater
Bro, i am confused which one to choose. Optoma uhz50 or hisense 100L5. Hisense is ultra short throw but the spec on paper 100L5 is losing to optoma in brightness contrast n color gamut. But is it real in the real view? Because optoma image travel for 11-12 feet while hisense only near 1 ft. I have no problem with long throw or instalation. My consideration is just the quality image. Pls i need your advice 🙏🏻
Do you know where those movie poster acoustic panels can purchased?
what projector and screen are you using an you paste the link for the model
Can you do a review on the LG PF610P with the LG Eclair please🙏🏽
Where did you get the light strip around your projector screen?
REALLY looking forward to a Epson LS12000 review when you get your hands on one.
Whats up man what do you think of the Marantz MM7055
I was just curious bro? Have ever tried to hook up a VHS player to your flatscreen in home theater? I wanted to attempt to try it.
Hey Chris! I am currently doing the research on creating my home theater system. I have been watching your videos to get an idea of exactly what products I need. How much would you charge for a 30 minute virtual consultation?
What your top pics for 2021 -2022 movie projectors
I have some acoustic panels.
Is there a science as to where to place them?
Can someone give any recommendations on the canvas picture?
Hey dude.
I want a projector for my back yard and a local business is selling of 25 epson eb1430wi for a cheep price - these projectors are more for businesses but will it play a good movie at 1280x800?? This epson is a short throw. Any feed back will be massively appreciated dude. I'm ready to pull the trigger on one for £125. With screen and brackets. ???
Thanks Nick
Can you share the color codes of the paint used on walls and ceiling???
What is the " pencil grey ?" Who makes it, etc , and is it flat ? Please share - Thanks
Man, I really like your riser platform. For your stadium riser platform, it appears it's made in two sections/pieces. In a future video could you go over at least how you made yours. I never thought of doing two pieces and I like it. Thx
I second this…I need to make a riser!
the How do you like DIFINTIVE SPEAKER compared to your Klipsch?
What type a projector screen are you using???
Anyone here have any idea on how to change the dmd chip on an optoma ep761? I have the chip, but can't find any videos on how tf to replace it or even take it apart
What do u think of the new lg hu710pw
Howsit, what's the name of the sound system on this video?
Question, is it best to use my apple 4k box or the Apps of the TV( I have the new Sony x95K) which will give me the best viewing experience?
I’m not a big fan of built in TV OS so I’d say go with the apple tv
what is your screen size, it look amazing, and what type of projector you use
135”. There are various projectors shown in this video.
Great video...What movie is that at 4:16 ?
you can go crazy with Vanta black 👍
Hey man, I know it may be off topic for this particular video, but I’m thinking about a future projection setup in a bedroom I’ve turned into my movie room (only one small window that has shudders for pretty much no light pollution). Anyway, after seeing some of your videos over the years, you’re the first guy I thought to ask:
Here goes - the room I mentioned can’t really tolerate a 100 inch screen or projected image, but it could support a 90-92 inch screen/image, which is still much larger than my current 77inch TV there now. I can’t seem to find ANY screens that are ALR/CLR in those sizes. I think most UST projectors can “dial down” to an image that size, so it’s really the screen that’s limiting the options. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks!
If you can’t find a CLR screen that small you may not need one depending on the projector since the image will be so bright at that size.
Why no one tslk about window ,door sound proofing.can someone tell me how to do it.and how do we clean the windows after.
I want that color paint for my Home theatre. Do you know what color and where you bought it? I’m having a hard time choosing a dark gray color but I like how your room looks.
Behr Pencil Point Gray
Yes!! Thank you!!!
Chris, off topic but what is the distance from your seats to the screen? I believe you explained it in a video but I can’t find the video where you give that measurement.
About 9 or 10ft
What color are ur walls? I love it
Thanks. It’s Behr Pencil Point Gray
Extremely difficult to do in a NYC apartment but thanks
Hey Chris. Can u suggest Where I can get some good sound absorbing panels?
Btw, I watched all ur videos multiple times before my home theater setup last year. U especially helped in the projector and screen selections.
Great stuff. Pls do more, and good luck.
Btw, I already painted my ceiling black and walls dark purple. It looks great!
Gik acoustics. 242 and 244 panels. Best investment in my home theater
I have 3 up in the ceiling and 3 on the back wall. Makes my XMC-2 abs Arendal speakers pop out
GIK acoustics is great. Also, if you are handy they sell the materials for DIY.
I put black velvet on my ceiling!
Those foam panels do pretty much nothing, the bass traps due to the thickness and density (also location) help, but you need more of them. If you ever relocate one of your subs to another area that will probably help a ton as well, both up front they most likely have the same room modes and nulls, thus negating the benefit of multiple subs for coverage, so you would just get a SPL boost.
Personally saw this with my setup when I had both of my 15" Monoliths up front and measured it with REW, they had the exact same nulls. I like the aesthetics of 2 subs up front, so rather than move one to the back, I just got more :)
I do always enjoy your videos, your not a hifi snob, nor am I just sharing some details from personal experience as I have taken it up a few notches since my initial setup.
Update. I painted the ceiling black. I was surprised to see there was still reflected light on the black surface... do you ever turn down the brightness of your projector?? It was just a test on a primed but not painted wall. I'll get a proper screen eventually.
If you’re not bothered by lowering the brightness that’s definitely an option. Some people use black velvet in the ceiling in front of the screen which is very effective as it doesn’t reflect light.
gud advice
Not a fan of the fairy lights, but the grey paint makes a massive difference to actually make your display immersive 😅
what gray color did you use? Sherman williams?
Behr Pencil Point Gray
Wow, so we are now in early summer 2022 (May). Was wondering, why would anyone use old-school projectors today -- instead of 86-inch or 98-in ch LCD or OLED displays? Also, I would never use light color carpeting in a screening room.
86” is MUCH smaller than 120” or larger.
Also weight. Those big OLEDs are heavy and require 2-3 people to move. Projector only needs 1 person. Granted you probably shouldn't be moving them once installed, but it's much less of a hassle to work a projector than a TV.
What package did I win ?
What subs you rockin?
SVS PB16 Ultra
Svs hands down 💪
good tips, but providing reference links would be even more helpful
How abut an update for a living room.
Quick video that starts by rambling on about hair loss 😂
Im going with a large tv instead of projection
I was going to paint my whole room dark gray, & I don't use a projector screen just my wall. My question is should I paint the wall the projector is pointing at dark gray or just leave it white?
I have that same marvel shirt 😁😂😂😂😂
Hey bro could you tell me who does your video editing. I need a team to do my editing. I just don’t have time. I’m a one man army. Thanx bro.
I too am a one man team. I do my own editing.
@@ChrisMajestic wow. Is this your job or do you work too and do this.
I work a 9 to 5 as well
Wait doesn’t Chris remind you of Andre the Black Nerd?
New subbed - support the audio community =)
also .. nice Def tech and SVS subs. =) Looking forward to more videos!
Keeps your hair on will ya 😂😂
Instead of replacing all the carpet, try a black sheet on top of it directly in front on the screen.
Mr Majestic are you ok? where have you been?
#myman ✅✅✅
I do want to repaint my walls, not sure if I want to go with a dark accent wall and lighter other walls for my living room or if I want to go for a middle ground darkness for every wall. Won't be painting the ceiling but I have a clr screen so it's less important. I do find it amusing that you spent more time talking about paint a relatively simple topic (that demonstration was pretty good though) and literally 60 seconds talking about acoustic treatments which is a relatively dense topic and one that a lot of people don't really understand and make common mistakes such as not placing treatments at ear level and using thin cheap foam that essentially EQs the high end out of your room and doesn't touch the problematic bass frequencies. Anthony Grimoni who was on Audioholics podcasts is an excellent resource of knowledge on it albeit pretty technical and Home Theater Gurus on YT has some pretty in-depth videos but easier to understand for people just starting out. I plan on doing some treatments on my back wall and front wall for SBIR.
Love your videos, Chris. Why don't you lower your screen? Looks like you've got another foot or so to play with. Your audience's eyes should be about one third of the way up the vertical dimension of the screen for the best sense of immersion and highest comfort level.
It’s a compromise considering I test so many different projectors including UST projectors. This locations allow me to use them all
Too much sound energy (sub fetish) is a problem more noise dioes not make things better.
Also put space behind sound panel and wall then your panel is more effective as it absorbs more.
Funny, i hav no ideal why they make white Projectors short or long throw.. Smh, i hav a LG UST projector and i really wish it was black. It doesn't reflect at all. But everything around it is Black. If and when i upgrade again it will be a black projector. My LG is small and thin. And some of the newer models are so Big and square. They take up a lot of room being wide. i hav 100" screen perfect for my size room. But i tell u Nothing beats a home Home theater. Money well spent.. Stay Safe, Be Safe!!!!
cheap sound dampening material is cork board
If you think black flat paint is great you should try black velvet fabric. The improvement is shocking and the cost is quite cheap. Try Joann's Fabrics Royalty 3 Velvet.
I cant stand painting so I went and bought a very nice super large black sheet or black out curtain and hung it behind my tv and I pined it to the top of the wall and let it hung down...looks great works great. Easy hack.