Budget Home Cinema Room Build/Tour

[@fredsmith1970]

Only just found this video, and what a pleasant surprise... I search for small, budget home cinema and that's what I got. (Not something that costs at least £10K with everything custom built and 100 speakers.) I've just repurposed a small room in my house for a "home cinema", and this video is great. It's given me some ideas as to what I can do. Thanks

[@ewadge]

I don’t have much patience with watching films. I can barely stand watching a series but I’m nerdy enough to really appreciate watching the ins and outs of building a cinema room.

[@Simon-sp4dsflkjfd]

Nice to find an actual budget cinema set up that matches my realistic goals 👌 black and big as fuck but not sell your kidneys expensive

[@scott_harrison]

I put a telly in the corner of the room, works fine

[@Jaw0lf]

My Living room has projector, pull down screen , black out blinds and 3 seater sofa with electric reclineable seats. Then with a 7.1 Atmos sound system using Q Acoustics 1010i. Anything that gives big screen and can be turned up loud is amazing. Looks like you have everything sorted and maybe infra red panels could work. Best film is Terminator 2 IMO!!!

[@in2branding]

Hi. I built a dedicated cinema room a couple of years ago. I must be honest, not on a similar budget to you. The room has 6 seats similer to yours, 13 speakers, a 4m wide screen, full blacked out room etc. if you are ever in the Manchester area feel free to drop me a line if you want to experience full atmos. Alos have the solar stuff, 2 PW’s 2 SolarEdge inverters, 19kw of panels etc, electric car… no heat pump :)

[@ched999uk]

Aliens is one of my fav films of all time, lost count of how many times I have seen it. Cinema room looks great. I used to have a dedicated room but we moved so now a compromise in the lounge with elec screen.

[@TeaBreak.]

Nearly perfect. You need the Pearl & Dean intro thing when you power it on. 😁

[@zerofox3d]

I did the same last year, 150” screen, Epson 4K project, VonHaus roll down screen all for under £1500. Did the audio on the cheap with a soundbar with sub, Bluetooth audio from a firestick to it so no wiring (will go surround at some point) Ask Valencia if they’ll sponsor my room, I’ll hang a neon Valencia logo out front of the house and tattoo the logo on my arse like you did if it helps 😉

[@stratosphericozone2645]

That looks absolutely awesome to me. I’m very impressed with everything other than your favorite film.

[@andyemmpee3037]

Nice and different vid this time, my fellow Mii electric owner. For the money you're talking about, ex the Valencia seats, you've done well. I'd always go for a large eg OLED panel but agree you don't get the same size of screen you have. You do get pinsharp 4k quality though. Same for a 'proper' projector screen too. Interested to see how it all performs over time and just to confirm we've just had our £50 Octopus credit so you should get yours shortly too. Now if they could only read our smart meters.......😁

[@markcornwall8132]

A Great job Andy. Next week EVM puts in a new kitchen.

[@MrGMawson2438]

Cracking job EVM

[@JayToor89]

Great job but Aliens isn't even the best Alien film 😂

[@kennethroberts3953]

Your own private Odeon, what a good set up 👍

[@Hcam]

So for a row of 3 seats its over £6000

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

About a third of that from what I've seen.

[@dannya6825]

You're giving me the idea to make a cinema room now. Shame it's not realistic in my current house

[@blakeclark8262]

What about Apocalypse Now or Good morning Vietnam

[@OwC317]

You did a great job man ! You can be proud of it !! Love it 🎉🎉

[@jamesdaw131]

I’ll be honest - I’ve watched this to give you a view as a thank you for all the other videos! Looks good mind. Glad you are getting some freebies for all your hard work on the channel - and differentiating yourself.

[@Vonzack]

Loved the video, Stay Frosty!

[@willmorris1696]

Great. All you need now is the missus offering choc ices and lollies during the intermission. 😂

[@QALibrary]

What a great result

[@NickAskew]

I've just started using small under desk infrared panels for my home office. They are excellent and mean there is no need to heat the rest of the house. For your cinema I'd say ceiling mounted infrared could be a good option and a lot cheaper than extending your central heating into the room. But i guess it depends on the level of use. If you are in there every day then why not insulate it well and extend the heating, if once in a while then just use infrared or even the convection heater you have.

[@leesmith9299]

electric video man

[@Al-sy9kr]

Great setup

[@nipa6666]

I agree Alien II rocks, The Abyss on distant second place. Love your Cinema Studio !

[@dogbreath6974]

The screen I use is home made from blackout cloth, it works great, had it about 7 years no problems at all, blacks are good but could be better if like you, I painted my walls/ceiling a darker colour.

[@grahamleiper1538]

Had projectors since about 1990 starting with a "saved from skip" three tube CRT, replaced with XGA Sony LCD when HD started. Started projecting on wall but moved to temporary screen. Swapped to big panel 65" 4k smart TV instead a few years ago. Works better for gaming, no fan noise, less setup, watchable with curtains open and made sense with no dedicated room. Never had a subwoofer because I bought all my home cinema stuff when I was living in a flat, I just bought decent main speakers. Plex way better than running DVDs or Blue ray (or VHS back in the day). Ironically because you can bypass all the copyright warnings - they were a bit counterproductive. Aliens maybe makes it into my top ten. 😁

[@80y3r9]

Is there going to be a how you did it manscaping video?

[@kevinlally7653]

Great inspiration on the budget build! I fancy something a little different - how to adapt our sitting room into a film-friendly set up. Probably some sort of projector and descending screen. As for the "best of all time" - Restless Natives, followed by Princess Bride. Alien is certainly in the mix for shortlist.

[@alanedmondson6444]

Great budget cinema room, I've got one in the attic bedroom with 4k projector Dolby Atmos amp and speakers. Also have a Peugeot 2008 EV. Your chairs though are mint I think I will invest in some. Keep up the good work. PS Alien is one of the best films ever made.

[@smithleon]

really nice setup, thanks for sharing. Q: why did you go with light grey paint for the screen area and not just bright white?

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

It was explained at the masking tape bit. Black and grey paint.

[@MrGMawson2438]

😆 great DIY

[@arenjay3278]

You will find that a large screen TV works better.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

It’d be half the size.

[@arenjay3278]

@@ElectricVehicleMan move it closer my 60" set replaced my 100" projector. 100" projector bulb is $700 to replace, great while it lasted but my free TV i used flight mile points is 3D and better. No screen no fan noise no need for 4 remotes etc...

[@arenjay3278]

You can buy better resolution 85" sets now for less than a Projector and you don't have to turn the lights off to watch.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

A £50 projector and bulbs are maybe £100. 85” screen would be well into 4 figures!

[@dogbreath6974]

@arenjay Have to disagree, a good projector is far better than a tv, it's a lot more immersive, I have both and my projector is 3D which is great with the right film. I have a 109" screen but could go bigger if needed, you can't do that with a tv.

[@itekani]

Good job. That's a cheap home cinema! For better bass, start looking for a second sub like the one you have, and DSPeaker Anti-Mode. They can be found quite cheaply second hand and really helps controlling standing bass waves. The second sub should not be placed close to the first one, but rather in the other end of the room, preferably filling a "null" from the sound of the first sub.

[@ronnielloyd4676]

Alien was the first film I went to with my partner of now over 40 years! We had both been students in Manchester and met in our first jobs after Uni. We went to see Alien at a cinema in Oxford Road, and she only lasted to the I in ALIEN coming up on the screen before she asked if we could leave! She was so spooked out by the introduction! I managed to calm her down, and we really enjoyed the film 😀

[@peterjamesroberts-thejolly2860]

So jealous my friend. Back in my the day I’d only ever have Yamaha Home Cinema amps

[@JonBurrows90]

Great video please continue with ‘off the peg’ videos

[@ytdood]

Awesome video, kind of makes me want to start something similar, but the missus would definitely not go for it, and I have no kids yet. One thing, Terminator 2 is the best movie of all times, though Aliens is right up there as well :D

[@chrisliddle2236]

Have a link to the screen paint i have just a white matt wall and projects spot on thinking psinting with screen paint

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Not screen paint. Just Dulux ‘warm pewter’.

[@usaverageguy]

I do not know how you balance a job, a you tube channel, family time and projects like this in your limited time.

[@NickAskew]

Nice room. I guess you need some non reflective surfaces on the table and the box under the screen.

[@leesmart1971]

Never had the space for a cinema room AND a garage workshop. Workshop won I'm afraid. Maybe in the next house.... (BTW, my fave film is Hot Fuzz but I respect your choice as it's my #2)

[@garyallsopp6369]

The best film ever is 12 Angry Men (1957), but Aliens is probably the second best. 😁

[@Beyondact]

Best movie of all times is Phantoms. Ben Affleck was the bomb in Phantoms. It is written!

[@vincentclarke738]

Bong!

[@andymorley1542]

Get rid of the treadmill and put a beer fridge in its place!!😅

[@MrGMawson2438]

Paint the table black all good

[@Cueba11UK]

There is one film better than Aliens I'm not afraid to say and it's Aliens the Directors Cut 😂

[@duduking]

Cool😅

[@davidcoates6768]

Just needs an illuminated fire exit sign

[@andrewdyson4255]

Barbie wins hands down. Now I’m off to play with my crayons again as they won’t let me have anything sharp in here

[@andymccabe6712]

No, seriously ......you're DEAD right ... .... it's an ALL-TIME classic......!!!

[@markyates5744]

0m25s. When did you lose your left leg! Hope it grows back. And yeah. Aliens is awesome. But T2 is a bit better imho

[@arenjay3278]

Put a wedge between the outer seats and inner. Otherwise you're twisting to look at the screen.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

They’re linked.

[@arenjay3278]

Yes most likely a wood or metal frame bolted to each other. Adding a new wooden wedge and bolting it to each side. Just takes a saw drill and maybe a hammer although only if you don't measure first. Typical thing we did in woodshop class in Canada but without the band saw and lathe. You don't have to make a fruit bowl .

[@arenjay3278]

Need to add an extra leg as well.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

@@arenjay3278 They share arms, split the two right chairs and you create a gap.

[@arenjay3278]

The gap is filled by the wedge to the height of the seat.

[@Shift4g]

Finally...a budget build that is literal, but doesn't look like it.

[@robertwright6113]

I am a projector fan but I’ve found the noise of the cooling fan annoying

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

That’s what large speakers are for!

[@Chris-yc3mm]

I would not say no to those seats for free either! As it is i will continue slumming it on my £30 sofa until vts sponsor me too. 😂

[@eezawyrdo3052]

Don't forget the coughing and sneezing on the back of your head simulator, for added realism.

[@ericpisch2732]

Impressive setup, to much information is repeated

[@KillilaghChurch12]

Never received the first video , when was the first video

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

In the description. Other channel.

[@squared80]

750 pounds? How did you get those seats for basically free?

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

It was explained in the video.

[@adrianupnorth]

Nice - definitely not showing the wife those chairs. Decent film as well 😁

[@mathewjames1840]

We're on an express elevator to hell.

[@Sam-tx1tn]

The good, the bad and the ugly is no 1 I’m afraid. There can be no reasonable argument otherwise.

[@ashtaroth1975]

Aliens it's awesome, but not better than the original Alien, sorry you are wrong

[@Niu_Rider]

Yes Aliens is the best film ever, get yourself a SECOND hand 😂 footpod for the treadmill as Zwift running is free 🏃‍♂️

[@jimsouthlondon7061]

Nice to get off topic have a break from the EV controversies .

[@MrGMawson2438]

Hello mate

[@paulk9534]

Be handy if i could find part one easily 🤬 link please 🙄

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Literally linked in the description below the video.

[@paulk9534]

@@ElectricVehicleMangot it now, thanks, not sure why I didn’t spot it 😮

[@andymccabe6712]

Yeah .....if you Muppets want a proper classy, cultured film .... ....A Room With A View(the version with Helena Bonham Carter....) .....not that I don't enjoy monsters in space, Sci-Fi type stuff.....but, y'know....!! (I did actually see 'Alien' on it's original cinema release....in 1979....so I DO know what I'm talking about ...!!!) (AND, I've read the actual book....y'know, paper..with printing on it..where you have to actually turn the pages....SO last to century....) BTW, EVM..... YOU'RE wrong.....!!!

[@Defiant306]

£750... yeah the seats are £6k allow, not going to watch this video

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Then you’ll miss the cheap seats I got in lieu of them. 🤦‍♂️ Not going to watch but going to spend time typing! 🤔

[@ZZ-ou7gp]

£750 quid. Yep, you are definitely a Yorkshireman, with a lot of Scottish inside you too (probably). Good job