HOW MUCH To Build This 4K Dolby Atmos Home Theater?

[@BuildMontage]

WATCH BRIAN'S ORIGINAL TOUR HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pauqh35-apqUjMU

[@jeremycarter7902]

Did he mention the dimensions of his theater room?

[@BuildMontage]

Yes in the main video pinned here.

[@colincams]

Buy a 4k player and discs. I find the audio is so much better from a disc compared to streaming services, even if the stream is Atmos. I may not be correct but I believe the difference is between a compressed audio track and a full uncompressed audio track, much like audio from a Bluray compared to 4k. I have Ready Player One on both formats, the 4k disk is astoundingly better in it's audio. Atmos placement and separation is noticeable. Get a player.

[@Missionmedia2022]

Buy the discs !!!! Physical media forever

[@menacordero1]

4k UHD is the way to go. In the last past year, I've bought around 75 4k movies 🎬. Streaming is convenient, but physical media gives you the best experience, especially for sound effects.

[@VividTheater]

Now that is an f ing gorgeous theater.

[@homeofVash]

I love how inspiring these videos are. So thank you and to those who put their stuff on this channel. It can’t be easy for some people to put their stuff out there for the world to see. Since everyone is critical of their own work and sees things they would like to change. It’s inspiring to see these labours of love. Unfortunately for me, it has been a dream for a few years. Me and my partner got our first house, but having had a second child a few months ago and the UK’s crippling cost of living. It will still be a bit of a pipe dream for a while. I still like to watch these and get ideas and I’ve already got a list of beginner things, like starting with a BenQ W2700 projector and a few Monitor Audio in wall speakers. I still need to join discord. Thanks again. 😊

[@SunnySkiesInAZ]

If you’re still running all your speakers off the AV receiver, definitely get an amp. Tonewinner 7300 comes to mind.

[@brianckaufman]

I had a feeling that was my next step. Thanks!

[@RonD84]

Insane Home Theatre looks bloody awesome I'd give my my right arm for this room to get away to, Well done on the build 👍🏻

[@BuildMontage]

It’s such a cool room - had to feature it twice!

[@RonD84]

@@BuildMontage Don't Blame you thanks for doing it, It's just a perfect Home theater well done to the guy 👍🏻

[@commanderrussels2612]

Great thoughts about budgeting. I think this is a hobby of very diminishing returns after a certain point. The Epson LS1200 gives a great image for a great price, and in many respects it's hard to go much above that (although I did buy a JVC NP5 for the black levels, the NZ7 was not worth it for me). Processors I think are another great place to save, a Denon x3800H can do 7.4.4 and now will soon even have Dirac. That makes the Anthem cost less worthwhile. Like in my other comment, I really do think the screen is your audio problem. Do some research on that, look at Gene's videos on testing his SI screen. It was ballsy taking a loan out on this. I just can't fathom taking a loan out for my hobby but I know a lot of people do so not busting your chops there. I love your honesty and openness watching this video and I think the fact that you are new to the hobby actually ADDS to the value of the video because you have that fresh perspective and haven't been tainted by years of nerding out on forums.

[@zackpetrovic3029]

Like this Q&A style discussion style video

[@BuildMontage]

Will see how well it goes, was thinking one per Month like this

[@vincentpiraino1672]

Love your theater! I am in design phase of building my theater. I will have a room size very similar to yours at 13x18. It'd be extremely helpful if you could share some dimensions. Whats the distance from screen to the front of first row? Distance between rows? Are you happy with distance of front row to screen? Etc. Thanks!

[@brianckaufman]

Some dimensions and details here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pauqh35-apqUjMU. Good luck with your room!

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

great video i really like what brian did with his ht room ..but one thing is for sure it is never done..where did you get your av rack ,,?...what a great job looks amazing...thanks for sharing .....

[@brianckaufman]

Atlantic rack

[@pheezus]

60k+ is around what I was expecting for most home theatres like this, definitely makes sense

[@BuildMontage]

I thought more, the polish was so good.

[@paulcarroll627]

@@BuildMontage add another $20k au if you had to get Aussie tradies to do the build ….

[@brownw3311]

So good!🔥 🔥

[@Carl-iw9sy]

I really appreciate Brian's honesty and humbleness. I got a lot of ideas from both of his videos but with a different budget 😅

[@TechinaSec101]

I love you room, But if your home theater expert is telling you " You need to buy an Amp " He isn't that great. That MRX 1140 is more then enough power to run your speakers. ( unless you want to add more channels, if you do that, buying a cheap power amp will give you that without breaking the bank ). Great room as always :D

[@brianckaufman]

Thanks for the feedback, he wasn't telling me I need an amp, someone on KZbin suggested it. Of course it sent me down another rabbit hole!

[@Justeric78]

Loved the video Tony/Brian, a lot of this experience will ring true to many of us that went through the same process. Surprised yours was about the same as mine Brian, in the $60k range although you spent quite a bit more to make it that much more beautiful than mine! Your DIY skills are also far superior to what I was able to pull off, still one of my favorites. :)

[@brianckaufman]

Thanks Eric, always appreciate your comments!

[@BuildMontage]

Your room is awesome too mate!!

[@triplerinse]

awesome q&A you may have already tried this but before getting amps try either a rip or a 4k blueray. I think your hear your system come alive if all your doing is streaming. More highs and lows

[@brianckaufman]

thanks for the tip ... giving my wife Christmas ideas! ;)

[@paulcarroll627]

I have to agree, getting an audiocom Zappiti and using 1:1 rips with MakeMKV, easily got another 20% out of my picture but even more with my sound. Even surpassing my Oppo 203. It unlocked my systems potential …..

[@scottwallace1]

Great looking room. But don’t regret the projector. That cheap projector you think looks ‘good enough’? Those will show their weakness sooner or later. Sony or JVC.

[@brucemarmelstein]

How can I get that Light Up BM Sign that I see You have? My name is Bruce Marmelstein so I would Really like to have one of those!!! Yes I know it stands for Build Montage but I Really Like It.

[@BuildMontage]

Sure, that's my logo but happy for you to have it. I had it made for me by Sketch & Etch - I actually need to finish the unboxing video of it for them - I've been terribly tardy and getting it done.

[@brucemarmelstein]

@@BuildMontage How much do You want for it? Please let me know ok? Thank You. Sincerely, Bruce Marmelstein.

[@BuildMontage]

@@brucemarmelstein no, it’s not for sale, but I’ll see if Sketch & Etch can make you one and you buy from them, I’ll see what they say.

[@brucemarmelstein]

@@BuildMontage ok. Please keep Me informed. Thank You. Sincerely, Bruce Marmelstein

[@jaseamondo]

My comment will likely get some hate, but I honestly don't think Bowers and Wilkins speakers match well with Anthem. In my opinion they both have a slightly forward sound which when paired together is a bit too much of a good thing. I believe something like the new Marantz Cinema 40 receiver (due for release early next year) would be more than capable for your current set up and would be a much better sonic match. Marantz typically leans towards a warmer overall presentation which works far better with B&W in my opinion.

[@thesaskatchewankid]

Brian, your room inspired me to start my 'Fav Home Theatre' playlist! The practical and mid-century simplicity aesthetic, attention to detail and how you encompass your desires in entertainment (not just is what I appreciate most about your room. "The screen will be the hero" is a phrase I will borrow moving forward. I used to collect LOTS of memorabilia. My life-long passion for cinema and audio/visual entertainment took a back seat. But I've been working on my mental game which turned things around for my whole life and interests, including my passion for the theatre! I've made a complete change and have a very minimal aesthetic with textures, colour and comfort. Watching your room on Tony's channel continues to inspire my goals for creating a sleek, comfortable home theatre. Thanks for coming back and explaining in fuller detail what we're wondering about your room! Side question: what's the drink you're enjoying in this video?

[@brianckaufman]

Thanks for the comments! The drink would be Maker's Mark neat. :)

[@deltaray3]

Honestly, if I had to choose between a really nice home theater and a nice car, I'd choose the really nice home theater and start taking the bus.

[@BuildMontage]

I would do much the same :)

[@wilson8378]

I think the interesting part about Brian's approach is that he seems like a design guy, not an AV guy. So he started with an aesthetic that most home theater hobbiest want to end at, but concern themselves with last. Really great job on this theater.

[@BuildMontage]

100% - I am remodelling my room again - after getting all my end game gear - to make it look like it should have from day 1.

[@brianckaufman]

Thanks Wilson, you are 100% correct!

[@pf5658]

Always plan for the future on these builds. Even if you had added a slightly larger rack then you’d at least have some extra space for situations like this. Beautiful room though from what I’m seeing here. I don’t believe I’ve the tour video yet.

[@BuildMontage]

The tour is in the pinned comment.

[@Dogos831]

Keep up the good work on all the videos. And this room is unbelievable 💯🔥

[@mcaxz]

I had a 5.1 "Home Theater" but during covid i decided to do a real "Home Theater " so the first thing I bought was 4 McIntosh amplifier first was the 611 for the center channel then the 462 for the towers then 2 more for the 4 ceiling speakers and the back and sides. The SVS PB16 Ultra. After that I bought the Sony projector added some more speakers. Next get better speakers and all the chairs and decorations.

[@jonbahr1613]

This was a great format Tony, really enjoyed hearing him answer your questions. I’m building a theater and I’ve learned so much from your channel. Thank you!

[@BuildMontage]

Fantastic! thanks for watching, and more to come that's for sure :) I have another one in the pipeline. Hoping to do one per month.

[@mikebrodner]

Would love to know the name of his "theater consultant", as I live in Oregon too and am looking to have a similar project done

[@brianckaufman]

Scott at Hear No Evil in Salem

[@loucipher7782]

i only spend $1000 on my home theater headphone+monitor

[@BuildMontage]

If it puts a smile on your face that's all that matter!

[@bmoney2953]

Thanks for sharing with us Brian! Once again, awesome video.

[@georgevallillee9199]

Great video! Very informative and a BEAUTIFUL result! I went to the posted cost breakdown, thank you for sharing! It's really helpful to be able to have some street pricing to contrast what you're seeing on the market. I am curious, the Valencia seating, came in at $3,500 for 6 chairs? Everything I've seen from Valencia is about $1,100 and up per chair? The two cuddle chairs alone I bought were nearly $5000 for both including ottoman and accessories.

[@BuildMontage]

It may have been a special or possibly he meant per row - I'm not sure.

[@Nick-ts1qc]

I had the same question -- after looking more closely, his expense doc includes two separate line items for Valencia: the first at $3,500; and the second at $3,625. Bringing the total to $7,125 (which makes more sense)

[@robertrobitaille320]

Nice theater, thank for this video posting. It's interesting.

[@bradhalberstadt8235]

Room looks great! I like to see fellow DIYer’s work. Working on a 14.5.12 theatre room in my basement. I hope it turns out as good as yours!

[@BuildMontage]

Sounds like a massive project!

[@bradhalberstadt8235]

@@BuildMontage lol, its a long process for sure. I would love to share photos when its done. All i have is construction photos currently. Appreciate you, audio advice, youthman, and many others who have inspired it, and all the technical videos. Keep them coming!

[@TommyDetails]

Awesome video, awesome to learn about your theatre brian! I just have to point out though, you mentioned your theatre being “tinny” sounding. That unfortunately may be a sign you don’t like the personality of bowers speakers. So cool to hear others input on their own theatre too even though to most this would be end game!

[@brianckaufman]

you might be on to something. thanks for the comment!

[@ScalaneoPT]

Amazing interview! Its a journey and "preferences will change over time". Love that sentence from Brian! Love you bro!

[@BuildMontage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@commanderrussels2612]

I hope he reads this. The boxy sound is probably your screen. Screen Innovations was tested by Audioholics and has awful acoustic transparency. Switch to a SeymourAV UF screen. Do that before buying any amps. There is your opportunity to go bigger plus fix the sound issue.

[@brianckaufman]

Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately, I’m not sure I can afford a new screen at this point. Know anyone that wants to buy a screen!? 😅

[@commanderrussels2612]

@@brianckaufman Anytime man. You have a great room, I just don't think buying an amp would be a great use of money. The SeymourAV screens aren't too expensive, a UF screen is like 2 grand for 150" with the 3" frame. If you want to stick with the thinner frame then it's a bit more. That's cheaper than an amp and my hunch is it would make a bigger difference in the sound.

[@paulcarroll627]

Thank you so so much to Tony & Brian for the insight into this amazing Home Theatre.

[@BuildMontage]

Thanks for watching Paul :)

[@SpecOfTech]

Great video guys, and well done on the room Brian!

[@BuildMontage]

Thanks brother

[@JPace19]

Brian is awesome and his theater is amazing

[@BuildMontage]

It is!

[@gary4593]

It was very good review you have cover Brian cinema room it was very good .Brian cinema room i love is room and is rack I like the where he did it looks great. Thank you showing Brian room .

[@BuildMontage]

Thanks for watching Gary as always

[@rafars2246]

Meanwhile, I'm watching movies with better sound and image quality with $4.5k investment

[@brianckaufman]

Glad to hear you love your setup!

[@themorg3300]

Great video and thanks for sharing your journey!

[@FrankieKennethL]

I had this theater pinned in my IG as an inspiration myself. I love many of his design choices.

[@brianckaufman]

Thanks Frankie

[@cbradley4466]

Wow, just north of 60k? That does not seem too bad. 18k for the audio equipment alone seems very cheap compaired to todays prices. The receiver alone lists for 4.2k today....

[@BuildMontage]

Brian did most of the work himself - hence the cost saving plus his design flair really makes it look more expensive :)

[@Hemicon]

This is brilliant. Gives the behind the scenes on these room tours.

[@BuildMontage]

Thanks Hemi for watching :D

[@opengates777]

Simply amazing home theater, so much brains into the making.

[@BuildMontage]

Glad you like it!

[@kevinsievert4531]

Brian, this is so cool! Congratulations!

[@timg3580]

Fantastic! If this has been asked before I apologize, but what is the viewing distance from the front row to the 130 inch screen? I'm building a theatre in the next few months and my dimensions are not too far off... 4x6.5x3 but using a 150 inch screen with the 715es projector. Was going to do just one row, but this has me rethinking. Thank you!

[@brianckaufman]

Right around 9'-10' depending if your seat is reclined. Personally, it's about as close as I'd go with that screen size as you start to make out individual pixels which can affect the viewing experience.

[@timg3580]

@@brianckaufman thanks for the reply Brian. And that is your MLP, not the row behind?

[@brianckaufman]

@@timg3580 yep, I typically sit in the front row for more immersion, but the back row is great too

[@timg3580]

@@brianckaufman thanks Brian, much appreciated. I'll do some experimenting today. Makes you go a little crazy this type of stuff :-)

[@davidk4429]

Great video. The sober retrospective was super helpful. Thanks.

[@BuildMontage]

Awesome :)

[@selvaraniselvi4385]

Brian. Really im impressed when saw first time of your theatre and i found a unique design which is very pleasing and modern as well.

[@eli_il3333]

Great interview, Brian is a really down to earth guy, well done.

[@brianckaufman]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWbNiZmphJhqoac ;)

[@cllemzsamvchelsea]

image quality is bad for the people you are interviewing

[@BuildMontage]

Yeah I know, but being that I'm in Australia and Brian's in USA, we did our best - and I think we still got the important information across.

[@Smooth39884]

Great room! how did you make it so when you hit pause The step lights come up??

[@BuildMontage]

Using home assistant - it's a rabbit hole!

[@BennySibbitt]

Great video! What sony projector is he using?

[@roshanrana7022]

How much cost for home theatre ?

[@BuildMontage]

It's in the video - you can check the chapter markers.

[@sigjudge]

Watching this on my way home from securing my 138 inch screen. Needed to hear some of this, especially “I could have gone bigger”. Haha I’ve already hit the limit. Buy once cry once.

[@BuildMontage]

Thanks for watching

[@supercoolmunkee]

My guy could built himself an insane home theater but has a potato webcam for his zoom call. Smh.

[@BuildMontage]

Kinda my fault here - we were trying to work out the best way to capture his video and used Google Hangouts which dithered the display a little..

[@supercoolmunkee]

@@BuildMontage No worries brotha. Overall, this guy has an insane theater.

[@BuildMontage]

@@supercoolmunkee he sure does - the footage of the room was crispy - it was just his face which was pixellated :)

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

$470K!?!?!? Waiting with my 🍿

[@BuildMontage]

Not quite - look at the thumbnail again ;)

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

@@BuildMontage 😅😭🤣

[@BuildMontage]

@@keepingupwiththejones2933 it was a fun video to make, I think it will help a lot of people out who may have gone through the same thing.

[@LasTCursE69]

@@BuildMontage Classic clickbait

[@hugogomez1647]

Beautiful room. How big is the room?

[@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS]

He needs amps man

[@BuildMontage]

It's a never ending journey :)

[@darealestwon]

This man has custom napkins. Now that’s doing it big!

[@BuildMontage]

Yes - if you haven’t seen it yet check the pinned comment for a link to his room tour. It’s my biggest video on the channel. Love this room!

[@jeremycarter7902]

What are the dimensions of his theater? It's freaking awesome

[@BuildMontage]

If you check the pinned comment you can watch his whole home theater tour which has all of the details in it :)

[@salvatorecarapazza248]

You and your channel inspired me to finally build my home theater. I just completed it! Thank you

[@BuildMontage]

That’s awesome! If you feel like sharing, why not join our Discord server where you share with us your build. Link in description.

[@salvatorecarapazza248]

I sure will and thank you!

[@JayCham_JC]

Thanks for the great Video guys. It comes in at the right time.

[@BuildMontage]

Hoping it helps people out new and in the research phase of their room

[@marcalvarado1915]

What kind of remote control did he go with?

[@brianckaufman]

Still waiting for something good to come along. For now it's 3 remotes!

[@paulevans1637]

Hi Tony what was the savant setup ?

[@BuildMontage]

Sorry? What setup?

[@jacklea7931]

Tony this is a great video, very well done, I would love to see more of these to help me on my journey.

[@BuildMontage]

Thanks for watching. I have one more of these in the bag I think!!

[@roderickmurray767]

Thanks you put out amazing content!

[@BuildMontage]

Appreciate the support

[@TorinTPG]

What a fun video! I was planning to watch this as I was working at my home office today and found myself not working and watching the video instead 😃 The interview format is fun and I hope to see more of them on the channel. Brian's theater is one of the nicest out there that I've seen on KZbin. It just looks so elegant and is put together so well. My hats is off to him his design and choices. Finding the level of "bang for the buck" is tricky on all of the purchases - is the extra money really worth it and will I be able to tell a true difference? I think seating is a good one to spend money on for sure. Valencia makes awesome stuff!

[@BuildMontage]

Yes, I hope to see more of them too....... I wonder who I was talking about at the end of the video hmm.....?

[@TorinTPG]

@@BuildMontage 🤷‍♂️

[@MOONLIGHTGAMEZ]

What are the room dimensions

[@BuildMontage]

Check out the full tour: link in pinned comment

[@jacklea7931]

Tony this is a great video, very well done, I would love to see more of these to help me on my journey.

[@jacklea7931]

Tony this is a great video, very well done, I would love to see more of these to help me on my journey.

[@BuildMontage]

Will do mate, hopefully one more coming soon!

[@darillfow]

Why would we not believe the costs? lol! Of course only the rich people with too much money, not knowing what to do with it will spend this much to show off on youtube. A great theater doesn't have to cost this much, you can get your own theater for way much cheaper but if you going to show off on youtube and you got way too much money then yeah you can easily do this. lol! You all have a nice day!

[@BuildMontage]

Did you watch the video? Brian broke everything down.