Home theater

[CrazyLuckyGuy]

17 hours ago, kathiramdasu said:

I did it last year with 1:2.35 ratio screen, Klipsch speakers spent a ton on them, Denon receiver, Epson 6500 Projector

total cost around 13 excluding seats add +4 for seats

 

ye seats konnavu bro 

[kathiramdasu]

23 hours ago, CrazyLuckyGuy said:

ye seats konnavu bro 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MNK4XNG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I would say ok for the price. Not for American bodies

[neo26]

On 12/8/2022 at 5:40 PM, PAVURAM said:

@southyeast Bro gave a detailed answer as below:

 

 

Here is some information about Home Theater setup based on my experience setting up our HT.

# Learn about sound and different speaker configurations, and come to a conclusion based on your room size and needs.
here are some youtube links to help with that;

Most Basic configuration is 5.1.2 (5 channels(Front Left, Front Right, Center, Rear Right Surround, Rear Left surround). 1 Subwoofer. 2 (in-ceiling speaker (Atmos Speakers))).
Depending on your room size and your interest you can go with 7.2.4, 9.4.6 etc..

https://www.dolby.com/technologies/dolby-atmos/
https://www.youtube.com/c/HomeTheaterGuide  (This is a good channel in telugu, this guy explains very clearly and in simple terms)

More technical channels:
https://www.youtube.com/c/Audioholics
https://www.youtube.com/c/devinlsheets_alphasound
https://www.youtube.com/c/NemoPropagandaReviews
https://www.youtube.com/c/ErinsAudioCorner
https://www.youtube.com/c/AudioAdvice
https://www.youtube.com/c/Dreamediaav - (Dallas based company, you can get a quote or configuration help from them)

# List all the components you need for your HT, here is the list:

1. Power Conditioner 
https://www.amazon.com/Panamax-MR4300-Management-Protection-Conditioning/dp/B00ILH7KJI/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Panamax&qid=1660679063&sr=8-2

There are other brands but it is widely used and reliable brand.

2. AV Receiver (THE most important component of your HT)  - This will be the power source for your speakers, if you $6K speakers with sub-par AV receiver it will be like Ferari car with 
Maruthi Alto engine and in the same way you cannot have Ferari engine in a Alto. You have to make sure to pair it properly if you don't plan to upgrade/change them frequently.
You can go with a AV Processor and an Amplifier, it would be expensive, multiple huge devices and a little tricky to set up.
Mediocre speakers with an effecient AVR can sound great. There are couple of best room correction software that you can get with either
Some good AV Receivers:
a. NAD AV receiver (DIRAC room correction) https://nadelectronics.com/products/hometheatre/av-receivers/
b. Anthem (Anthem Room correction) https://nadelectronics.com/products/hometheatre/av-receivers/
c. Marantz 

If you plan to use the HT room for playing games make sure the receiver has HDMI 2.1 compatible for high refresh rate support.

Depending on channels and subwoofers you want to power you can pick your model.

3. Projector 

Lezer projectors are great and EPSON have a new model and is good for the budget
https://epson.com/For-Home/Projectors/Pro-Cinema/Pro-Cinema-LS12000-4K-PRO-UHD-Laser-Projector/p/V11HA47020MB

JVC/Sony have great projectors but they are expensive and for the most use cases EPSON should perform great.

Use this website for the Projector throw calculator(Based on your projector model you can see the optimal distance you have to place the projector at)

https://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm

4. Screen
There are Acoustically transparent screens for in-wall speakers behind the screen for the sound to pass from the screen or theregular vinyl screens.
This is the most widely used and a great projector screen brand (select the size based on your room dimension)
There are other brands too you can research.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CYLK1BQ/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Learn about the screen gain level, which can be helpful deciding  your projector screen.

Screens come in different shades white for dark rooms, gray/silver for romms with ambient light, pich based on your room lighting condition.

There are other expensive screens, but you cannot make any difference.

5. Speakers
There are quite a few brands to go with and learn about them (2.5 way/3 way, reference speakers etc..). You can also go with in-wall speakers.

Here are a few speaker brands:
Paradigm speakers go well with Anthem Receiver (Same manufacturer of the speakers and Receivers)
Arendal Speakers
Focal (based on budget)
KEF Reference speakers
Martin Logan
There are other options too, but these should work fine.

There are lot of options for Subwoofers, they come in Vented or sealed. Google it to learn more about it

Is is suggested to use same brand speakers for all the channels, here is an article on that (Timbre matching)
https://avgadgets.com/timbre-matching-speakers-is-it-important/

6. Streaming device

There are a couple of best streaming devices in the market
a. Nvidia Shield Pro
b. Apple TV 4K.

7. HDMI Cable
Get a Active HDMI cable for better hand shake between the receiver and projector.

Sorry for the long post and I wanted to add more but it discourage the reader to read through the entire post. Let me know if you have any questions, I will try to answer it.
I am not a thopu but learned all this while setting up our HT System

Here is my setup (5.1.2):
Room Dimension - 11.5' X 15.5'
Projector: Epson 5050UB - $3500 (Epson laser projectors were not available when I was setting up my system)
AV Receiver: Anthem MRX740 - $3000
Speakers: Arendal 1723S - $7000
Subwoofer: Arendal 1961 1V
Screen: Silver ticket 106" White - $250
Power conditioner: Panamax MR4000 - $200
Streaming device: Nvidia Shield Pro - $200

After you short list, check your local AV store and ask them if you can audition the speakers if they have them or what speakers they suggest.

Good Luck!

@PAVURAM @southyeast 

Hi Bro,

My HT set up guy recommended to go with EPV for projector screen. Cost is around 1k but Amazon lo Silver ticket 110” around $250 undi. Think EPV is worth the money??? 
 

EPV Projection Screens Prime Vision SE110H2-ISF 110” Projector Screen (Chroma White)

[CuteDesiGal]

On 12/9/2022 at 1:23 PM, TheRealBulBul said:

I did the complete design of media room and got done from a handy man..

Designed 7:2:2 config.. but for now only using one subwoofer

epson projector

2 Dolby atmos Speakers 

1 center

2 floor standing front

2 side

2 back

all speakers in wall except the front 2 standing speakers..

 

150” 4K acoustic screen 

Budget kooda veyyi ba

[Thokkalee]

5 hours ago, neo26 said:

@PAVURAM @southyeast 

Hi Bro,

My HT set up guy recommended to go with EPV for projector screen. Cost is around 1k but Amazon lo Silver ticket 110” around $250 undi. Think EPV is worth the money??? 
 

EPV Projection Screens Prime Vision SE110H2-ISF 110” Projector Screen (Chroma White)

Silver screen is good enough… if you have a wide wall and the projector supports it, go for a 150 or 160 inch screen… anything upto 120 and leftover space on the wall looks like a big tv.. theater experience raadu.. 

this is what I bought 

https://www.amazon.com/STR-169120-Silver-Ticket-120-Diagonal/dp/B00I4WRVVC/

[Thokkalee]

On 12/9/2022 at 11:41 AM, southyeast said:

I am working on Acoustic panels and hanging some movie posters (can be seen in the pictures) now. I have to get some seating and get an amplifier and expand to 7 channels.

Home Theater - Imgur

One issue I noticed with hanging any frames in the media room is the vibrations when watching… unless they are totally glued to the wall on all sides, they shake when the sub makes a loud sound… it is sometimes very distracting.. so I took them off and put it at the entrance of the media room… 

also your wall color is too light.. don’t you see any reflections on the wall when watching a movie? 

[neo26]

5 hours ago, Thokkalee said:

Silver screen is good enough… if you have a wide wall and the projector supports it, go for a 150 or 160 inch screen… anything upto 120 and leftover space on the wall looks like a big tv.. theater experience raadu.. 

this is what I bought 

https://www.amazon.com/STR-169120-Silver-Ticket-120-Diagonal/dp/B00I4WRVVC/

Thanks Bro. BTW I am going with Focal Chora speakers.

[macha]

Already much been said about speakers and receivers I want to say about acoustics… acoustics are very much key for good sound experience…. As someoe said they are working on acoustics panel … if your basement is unfinished please first work on acoustics as your budget is flexible…

[Thokkalee]

1 hour ago, neo26 said:

Thanks Bro. BTW I am going with Focal Chora speakers.

Never heard about Focal.. but they seem to have some good reviews.. 👍

[neo26]

29 minutes ago, Thokkalee said:

Never heard about Focal.. but they seem to have some good reviews.. 👍

Any inputs on the projector bro? Looking at Epson 5050UB vs JVC LX-NZ3. 
 

[Thokkalee]

18 minutes ago, neo26 said:

Any inputs on the projector bro? Looking at Epson 5050UB vs JVC LX-NZ3. 
 

Not sure about your budget.. but go for short throw 4K laser projector… this is future proof.. 

[neo26]

2 minutes ago, Thokkalee said:

Not sure about your budget.. but go for short throw 4K laser projector… this is future proof.. 

3k budget bro. 

[Thokkalee]

18 minutes ago, neo26 said:

3k budget bro. 

Go with projector central rankings and buy an Epson projector… they are very good and come with good warranty as well

[crazyon38]

Definitive Technology is running a great sale. PM me if you want at 40% coupon. I just replaced my center channel with this great speaker: https://www.definitivetechnology.com/en-us/product/center-channel-speakers/cs9080

[southyeast]

On 12/29/2022 at 9:02 PM, neo26 said:

@PAVURAM @southyeast 

Hi Bro,

My HT set up guy recommended to go with EPV for projector screen. Cost is around 1k but Amazon lo Silver ticket 110” around $250 undi. Think EPV is worth the money??? 
 

EPV Projection Screens Prime Vision SE110H2-ISF 110” Projector Screen (Chroma White)

Did you talk to your AV guy about why he would suggest Elite screen? Any particular reason, like ambient light in room or any other reason?

You can start with the Silver ticket screen and may be if you don't like it you can change it later and you can sell it on marketplace with out much loss.

If your budget permits, go for the EPSON LS11000 which is a laser projector with less maintenance with no bulb replacements and better performance.

Check projector throw distance selecting the model of projector you want to go with from this website.

https://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm

Depending on the viewing distance pick your screen size. if you are sitting 10' away from a 150" screen you have to rotate you to cover the edges.

Here is another article to calculate the screen size: https://www.computerworld.com/article/209134/how_big_a_screen_do_i_need_for_my_room.amp.html

Another resource to design your HT, will suggest the right screen size for your immersive experience.
https://www.audioadvice.com/home-theater-design#designer