Home Theater Build - Part 1: From Start to Finish

Our house needed a dedicated Theater Room, so I built one. This video shows the 3-1/2 months spent designing and building this room, from start to completion. With the help of my Wife, we were able to do the whole project ourselves, with the exception of the drywall and carpet install.
This room is designed and built to be isolated from the rest of the house. The ceiling utilizes isolation mounts so the floor joists above the room don't transfer sound. The studs in the wall are staggered and offset so that the wall in the Theater Room is not mounted to the stud that the exterior wall is mounted to.
The room is wired for 9.2.4, but it is currently setup as 7.2.
Room:
Projector = Panasonic PT-AE8000U
Screen = SeymourAV F100, 2.35:1, Center Stage UF (accoustically transparent)
Center = Klipsch RC-64
Front = Klipsch RF-35
Side = Klipsch RCW-3
Rear = Klipsch R-2650-W
Sub = Klipsch RW-12d (x2)
Front Row = Stanton Model 830 Reclining Chairs
2nd Row = Actual Theater Chairs (model?)
Rack:
Receiver = Onkyo TX-NR809
Amp = Emotiva XPA-5
Theater PC = custom build
Backup = Synology RS814
Gaming = Xbox and PS3
Bluray = PS3
I'm happy to answer any questions you have about this room or how to get you started down a similar path to your own custom Theater Room.
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[@superpapi]

Ugh! First you make me want a Mustang. Now you're reminding me that I need to update my home theater. Thanks Andy!!! Lol!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Sorry! :)

[@garylivingston9052]

Wow, massive amount of work but turned out pretty cool.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ghambino1]

Awesome home theater. I am in the process of building mine in the garage which will be a 20 long by 12 wide. This inspired me to work harder at getting mine finish soon.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Awesome, sounds like you'll have a few more feet in each direction than my room, which would be awesome to have. Inspiration to work harder is great to have, just don't get in a rush near the finish line. I cut a few corners towards the end because I just wanted to be done, and I notice those short cuts all the time. They're subtle enough that no one else really sees them, but I know they're there and it eats me up. :)

[@marcadam984]

Duuuude!!! I wanna be like you when I grow up!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

I like your thinking, and you could do a lot worse, so....... :)

[@percybedford6266]

Excellent job. Love the whole layout.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks!!

[@percybedford6266]

@@AndyKruseChannel will you be doing an equipment vid?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

@@percybedford6266 I think I need to, it would help with some of the questions I received. :)

[@grebnetsew]

Nice work. I really like seeing your solutions and work-arounds for your existing mechanicals and window. Not to mention, the detail for sound absorption and control. 👏🏻😎👍🏻

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks, hopefully that all those solutions info can be useful for someone else too. Most of them came from seeing what other people had done in their rooms. :)

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

Beautiful theater. Great use of the space you had. Longer than wider so AT screen was absolutely the way to go. Thanks for sharing.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@sergiobarrena6626]

Awesome theater! Congrats on your hard work. It really paid off.. Enjoy!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks a ton!

[@kylebowker5389]

I like your carpet choice and the subtle but effective use of the black wood bullnose at the step down between the two rows of seats. I was thinking my platform riser would be all carpet wrapped around the edge like how you see on most carpeted stairs. But now I’m thinking maybe I want the leading edge to be trimmed in wood bullnose stained black with carpet only on the top and sides but not wrapping around the edge. This way there is some indication of the step even with the lights off.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

I think it will look good in your room too. FWIW, I used Oak so it will hold up over time. Any good hard wood will work, just try to stay away from softer woods like Pine and Fur. :)

[@thehal991]

That's an amazing, clean build, nice job!! My living room doubles as a home theatre so have to keep it "wife friendly". I've still managed to get a discreet 5.2.4 system with a 65" 4k Sony and a 119" 16:9 screen that drops out of the ceiling and disappears into a bulk head, completely out of sight when not in use. My next home will be detached and will defo have a dedicated home theatre... with or without the wife 🤣

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Nice, I completely understand the "wife friendly" requirement. Those drop screens can offer a massive change in viewing options, kind of like what you've put together. Don't forget to make a video (or pics at a minimum) when your get around to building that dedicated room!

[@user-gk8du3gd8b]

Best job

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks!

[@MrRobertHarding]

gorgeous! Similar in appearance to how I'd like my room to be. Only major difference would be that my better half would like nice red velvet curtains at the front like in an actual movie theater :)

[@AndyKruseChannel]

I wanted to add those kind of curtains, I just couldn't come up with a design that gave the proper effect with the limited space. The curtains would have seemed too big for the size of stage. Oh well, maybe in the next Theater Room?

[@MrRobertHarding]

@@AndyKruseChannel next one?? lol I think my space is smaller than yours. I guess it really depends on screen size versus wall space. Only thing I know is... I don't get the room unless I have the curtains... so curtains there shall be!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

@@MrRobertHarding Happy wife = Happy life.

[@mogdimitysplitz3216]

Great Job! A lot of work. I commend you, enjoy!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@Magneto_Studios]

Very nice! Enjoy and thanks for sharing!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrbungledisco]

Beautiful work Andy. I was nervous about the theater we are planning for our home being too small (12x19), but after seeing this I think it is going to be great. Thanks for sharing with everyone!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Haha, I'll trade you?! Having a foot more in width would have been very nice as I feel like this room is almost not wide enough for its design and seating arrangement.

[@tdhoeffel]

I’m deciding on sectional couch or two rows of chairs. Thoughts?

[@mrbungledisco]

@@tdhoeffel two rows in my opinion, I prefer a theater feel. A sectional would feel more like a living room to me

[@mrbungledisco]

@@AndyKruseChannel dude you made it look fantastic though. I am not going nearly as thorough on the isolation as you did, so I am saving space that way. 7 ft ceilings tho :(

[@AndyKruseChannel]

@@tdhoeffel It depends on your room layout. In the end, I prefer the comfort of my couch in the Family Room, but I could not work something like that into my room.

[@derekblake9385]

Love it

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks!!

[@ninomazzini1]

Nice Work, Congrats!!!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MarkHaider]

Great job!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks!

[@nickz6143]

Overall cool set up. Only thing I am picky on is the ketchup red paint.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Cool, there’s no red paint, so……. 🙂

[@nickz6143]

@@AndyKruseChannelmy mistake ketchup red fabric on the acoustic panels.

[@pgreen0001]

Awesome job! Looks like a lot of work and very professionally done. I have a dedicated room in the basement of my rental. I had to be creative seeing that everything need to be able to come out easily.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks! I got a little burned out towards the end, rushed a few details. Naturally, I'm my worst critic, but it sure is nice to hear all the positive feedback. Maybe your next place will be more permanent and you can go full-tilt on the build? :)

[@pgreen0001]

@@AndyKruseChannel i saw your response about the your usage and I went the same way. When I was single I basically lived in there but after I got married I’m not in there as much but I still enjoy having it. I started with a 108 inch screen and a 1080p projector but I just finished a major equipment upgrade and couldn’t be happier. My 65 inch LG 4K OLED 5.1 system in my living room can’t hold a candle to the 7.3.6 133 inch 4K system in the dedicated theater. I think it’s just nice to know it’s there when you want to use it. 😊

[@matthewforrest7660]

very inpressive buddy :)

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@markmitchelle9240]

Fucking awsome i need my theater room made over after seeing the way you guys on youtube are doing it!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Hopefully you'll be able to pull some info from my videos to help get you started! :)

[@AndyKruseChannel]

What would you have done differently? Would you have chosen different colors? Would you have chosen a different way to enter the room?

[@I_like_turtles_67]

Looks similar to our set up. We went three rows of four. 120 screen.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Yeah, I wish I had more space, but we work with what we got. :)

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

A list of your gear in the description would be a great reference for others looking to budget a room for themselves and get an idea of what products are available at different price points.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

I 100% agree, so I put it in the description of the second video I made on my Room. You should check it out!!

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

@@AndyKruseChannel will do!!!

[@kylepeace9274]

Andy, Looks good bro, well done! 1) What kind of speakers do you have, are they all matched? That’s a very tall center speaker, what brand of speakers did you use? 2) Your side and rears, are they sitting on a shelf inside the columns? 3) How many pairs of atmos speakers did you use? 4) Why did you need to build a 2-step stage? 5) The rectangle panels going across the bottom of the screen platform are they just for decoration? It looks like you had 6 or so outlets inside of them, what for? Thanks and hope you and your family enjoy!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks! Be sure to check out my other videos on my Theater room, and I've got a 4th one coming out today. 1) Klipsch, around the room, center is tall because it's on its side (RC-64), check out vertical center channel placement. 2) Sides and rears in their own custom speaker cabinets, side inside the columns. 3) None yet, wired for 4 of them. If fully decked out, the room would be 9.2.4 4) Purely aesthetics, I wanted a stage of some sort, did my best to design a stage that fit the dimensions, but it has no real value other than looks. :) 5) They do open, but they're just for show. I need to finish them by installing the magnetic clips so the stay closed, maybe I can make a video about that? Thanks for the questions, keep them coming!! :)

[@twistacatz]

Great build, well done! Any thoughts on adding some acoustic treatments?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks! The wall behind the screen is lined with 3 inches of isolation batting, to held deaden any reverberations, as well as the fabric on the walls. Together it does a pretty good job, no echoes or funky reverb during dialogue or action scenes. I would like to remove the fabric wall panels and line it with foam, maybe down the road some time. :)

[@terrellmumford3376]

The room looks great. Would like to see the rack and equipment

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks! I was thinking of doing a follow up video to answer questions and show other parts of the room not found in this video.

[@matthewforrest7660]

Would be interested in what kit you are running I have a 5.1.4 set up at the moment all m&k speakers My next build will be at that girlfriends and that will be a 7.3.4 set up

[@AndyKruseChannel]

@@matthewforrest7660 All the speakers are Klipsch, powered by an Emotiva 5-channel. The two rear speakers run off deck power. I think I need to do another video showing the equipment. :)

[@bachirlahna8434]

Amazing home theater room, well done I have a question: do you have pictures how you built the stage ? Thanks

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks, Unfortunately all I have for pictures is what I put in this video. I used a CAD program to design the stage so I could get the radius and angles correct of the stage for the design I wanted. I had looked at pictures of other stages that were like this and guessed on the sizes and locations of all the parts and pieces.

[@bachirlahna8434]

@@AndyKruseChannel Thanks

[@mrjenk_2011Que]

Love your theater. Building my own and have a question. Did you spray or roll your wall and columns?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Rolled, because I was on a budget. Spray may provide a more even coverage of the paint, but I already had a paint roller, so it was just cheaper to go that route. :)

[@mrjenk_2011Que]

@AndyKruseChannel Hey, thanks for responding! I really appreciate your feedback. I'm on a budget as well and have been agonizing over what to do. I'll be rolling mine as well. Again...really appreciate your superfast response. God Bless!!🙌🏾

[@AndyKruseChannel]

You'll find there are several portions of your build that can be done on a budget, especially things that no one will know or see. This doesn't mean you're taking a short cut, but as you work through your project, you'll find areas that are critical and areas that aren't. In the end I see my mistakes and "should have/could have" kinds of things, but nobody else does. I'm my strictest critic for this room, and I feel it checks every box for what I wanted with my limitations. Plus, if there's something you want to do differently, it'll give you something down the road to tweak if you like those sorts of things. :)

[@mannyferreira3918]

Nice job 👏🏽, your home theater look amazing, I have a question my room is 12x20 I want to place a 3 row recliner as well but ir seems that if I set it up on the center I won't have much room on the sides to walk but also if i feel that if I place it toward the right like you did it wont be center with the screen . How does it look the way you got it set up ?? It actually the way I want to go but I want to know your experiences with that?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks! Offsetting the front row was my only option if I wanted 3 seats. My room is skinnier than yours, so you might be able to get away with centering the seats. In my room, the seat closest to the wall is manageable, but I never sit there. You don't need as much space between for the aisles as you might think. Even if someone had to turn sideways for two steps to get to the front row, it might be worth it so that one person isn't sitting next to the wall like my 3rd seat. People will quickly forget not having a wide aisle to walk down as they get to their seat once they're in their seat. From then on it's all about the movie and the experience. Center them if you can, but offsetting them like mine is not the end of the world. This room probably matters more to you than other people, as long as you don't spend your time in that 3rd seat, you'll be fine. :)

[@pf5658]

Nice. Any reason for OSB instead of two sheets of 5/8” drywall like most people do, suggest? I’m just curious if there’s any benefit to that. Thanks.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

It provides a surface that I can mount things to without needing to find studs. Also, I find it easier to work with over drywall (I'm not a drywall guy).

[@pf5658]

@@AndyKruseChannel First part makes a lot of sense. I use that method when doing a kitchen. I’m a drywall guy and pretty much do anything where home interior building and finishes so that won’t be an issue for me. Thank you 😊

[@gs1058]

Looks amazing. Great job. Did you use 2x2s to frame the soffits? How far out (how large is the lip) did you extend the mdf?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thank you! 1x2 for the soffit framing, and the MDF lip extends out 6 inches with the crown molding adding 2 more inches.

[@gs1058]

Very impressed with the whole project. Bravo. I plan on stealing multiple ideas from you.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

@@gs1058 Awesome, please do. If you have any questions, let me know, I'm happy to help.

[@j.tyler2024]

Why didn't you do a double door walking into the theater. Would of looked a little more grand

[@AndyKruseChannel]

I agree, it would have looked great, but I did not have the space for it. Also, the wall to the left (if you're sitting in the seats) is a load bearing wall for the house, which brought its own set of issues while designing the Theater Room. :)

[@Cmms018010]

I was curious what size screen you went with and would you go bigger or smaller for that size room? I have almost the same demotions for my home, but not sure what size to go with so that family won’t feel motion sickness or dizzy where their sitting? Your theater looks awesome and thanks for sharing the video!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks for the compliment! The screen is 108.7" diag, and I might have gone a touch smaller so the stage could have been built a little differently. I feel like the front row cannot be any closer to the screen or one might experience fatigue. That being said, my screen is about 18 inches in front of the front wall (since the speakers are behind it). If you put your screen on the wall, it may put you at the optimal viewing distance to screen size ratio. I purchased it from SeymourAV, they've got a ton of great info on their site for what you are looking for.

[@Cmms018010]

Andy Kruse thanks for reply, I’ll check out the site and keep in mind what you said. Hope you enjoy your great work for years to come!

[@Stevo19801]

Question for you, I have a similar build going on in a brick built garage. Is it not worth doing staggered studs on the brick walls? Am I best to just Batten directly to the wall, insulate them two layers of drywall as you did?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

That brick is a decent isolator for sound, and if the garage is attached to the house, you could do it on that wall. The offset studs I used were to de-couple the interior theater room wall from the existing wall in the basement. For you application, if you had the space, offsetting the studs for this wall from the house or garage wall would provide the same result, by not allowing the sound transfer through the wall. Offsetting the studs by an inch would be plenty and it would go a long way to decouple the room from the house. The remaining walls are less of an issue as those walls would not contribute to the sound transfer to the house. However, if it's in the budget, you could do the same offsetting to those wall, and by framing it in, it will give you a place to add insulation to keep the room from getting hot or cold depending your yearly climate. :)

[@Stevo19801]

@@AndyKruseChannel it’s a detached garage from me and my neighbours. Single course of bricks on 3 walls and a up and over door opening. I will be doing a staggered stud behind the up and over door sealing that end. My width is only 10 feet 9 inches so don’t want to lose any extra width of the room if not necessary, I listen at around -15db. So I see my options are 2” studs screwed directly to the brick, 2” insulation inbetween with 2 layers of dry wall, or 4” studs 2” away from the wall with insulation and 2 layers of dry wall.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

@@Stevo19801 I hear you on the width dilemma, I was facing the same issue. The insulation in between your studs will do little to isolate the sound in the room or sound coming from outside the room in your setup. That's because of the density of the insulation. I would only add it if you are looking for more of a climate control option. The dual layers of drywall will do more for sound isolation than insulation could ever dream of doing. This is due to the density of the drywall. However, behind my screen is a 3 inch layer of batting, that is meant to dampen low frequencies, so if you were to put that in between the studs in place of standard fiber glass insulation (the pink stuff), then it may offer a little bit of sound isolation. Also, for something to think about, I did OSB and then a layer of drywall because this gives me an option of near infinite surface mounting options. Meaning, if I had two layers of drywall then anything I mount to it will be screwed to drywall material which is not ideal for securing the mount. However, with the OSB, anything mounted to the wall gets screwed directly to wood and is a much more secure mounting option. The dual layer drywall would have been better for sound isolation, but I was willing to take that fractional hit in dB reduction to provide the mounting options. :)

[@paulupton5557]

I often wonder, when I see videos like this,how often these theatre rooms are used. My guess is, after the initial few movies or whatever, not much.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

When I finished this room I was in it all the time. Movies, games, and any other excuse I could find. As time went on, it was less appealing than it was at the beginning. Watching a Rom-Com or any other movie that surround sound and booming bass is not needed quickly moved to the Family Room TV. I mostly use it for epic movies. As my son gets older I imagine he and his friends will make that their new home. Fine with me, at least someone is enjoying it. :)

[@paulupton5557]

@@AndyKruseChannel Thank you for your very honest reply. I wish you all the best for 2021.

[@robertwright3302]

That is typically the case for most home theaters. Eventually you just get tired of the noise. You want a more relaxed listening area most of the time. Anymore for me especially as I get older it’s a large tv with a decent sound bar and life is good.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

@@robertwright3302 Haha, you just described our main TV. Most of what we watch is in the Family Room with a large TV and a Sound Bar. However, having that option to slip down stairs and catch it on "the big screen" is like having $100 in your pocket and knowing you can use it at that perfect moment to get what you want.

[@sparkerb2631]

Mine gets used regularly. Kids watch their shows,, we watch sci-fi shows like the Mandolorian etc. We have movie nights every Friday. If you have a media server it makes using it alot for easier.

[@flyers10az]

Awesome! Wish had skills to DIY like that. How far is the front row eyes from the screen and what were the finished room dimensions?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks! We all have to start somewhere, this is my third room. My first room was a bedroom with a TV and some speakers. The second room was a little more dedicated with a projector and theater-style couch things. This is the third room and I had a blank canvas so it was easier to go full tilt and make it a dedicated room. I've been building things and trying my hand at new skills for over 30 years, eventually you start to retain enough skills to make a mess in your basement. :) Sitting up, my eyes are roughly 9 feet from the screen, and around 10 feet when reclined. Room dimensions started around 11ft x 22ft and finished around 10ft x 17ft. Keep in mind the length is much shorter because of the stage depth and the speakers are behind the screen. The room is closer to 21ft long, but the stage makes a few feet of length not really useable, that's why I claimed the smaller length. Stick around and check out the other Theater Room videos I made and possibly the other home construction projects I have done. :)

[@flyers10az]

@@AndyKruseChannel thanks. Subscribed and just watched parts 2 and 3. I'm looking to convert a 10x15 den into a pretty basic theater. Get everything out of the living room and wife will be happier. LOL. I estimate my seating will be only about 8ft from the screen if I do a small false wall. Thinking a screen your size might be a bit big but doable.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

@@flyers10az I'd advise a smaller screen at that distance. My screen is roughly a 1:1 ratio of size to viewing distance and it's pushing the envelope of "eye fatigue" during some movies. When the screen is too big and/or too close, your eyes move all over the screen during lots of action and it can cause your eyes to get tired because of all the work they're putting in. Screen size can bring some bragging rights, but at the end of the movie it would be better to want to watch another one vs going and doing something else because your eyes are tired. :) I believe something around 1:1.3 size to viewing distance is ideal, but I can't remember where I read that. Good luck on your new build!

[@darronsanderson4837]

The room needs to be twice as wide and twice as long.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Agreed, maybe the next room?

[@chloedog35]

Did you paint the chair wainscot or stain it.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

All paint, no stain. :)

[@timmcwhorter8984]

Looks great. You have motivated me to attempt to building my own theater in my basement. Would you mind sharing what size lumber you used to frame the soffits? it looks like 2 x 1 x 8?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

That's great to hear, good luck with the build! Yes, I used 1x2 for the framing of the soffits. For me the space was limited so I needed to use something small, but since it's not load bearing or structural, it was sufficient for this build. Then, add that full layer of OSB sheeting and it slightly added some strength to the soffits (vs just using drywall) which may help to keep its shape over time.

[@Losttouchjs]

What would I do differently? Your seats are not the same style front to back. other than that everything looks good.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Good point, I didn't have the room to put the same seats in the 2nd row. I would have loved to do that. If I had 1-2 feet more length to the room I could have made it work.

[@bsoxs4524]

which sound isolation clips did you use for the ceiling?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

They are from Pac International. They are called RSIC-1 Clips. :)

[@bsoxs4524]

Thank you! You seem like a handy/creative person so curious on your opinion, do you think building a separate ceiling with ceiling joists supported by the top plates of the walls would work well? The only weight it would need to support is the drywall. Like if you have 2x10 floor joists above, use 2x8s in between them that are exposed like an inch or two? completely decoupled and looking at the price of clips and channels I think this might be cheaper, thoughts??@@AndyKruseChannel

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Yes and no. You're correct to want to decouple the Theater Room from the rest of the house as much as possible, but there is a point of diminishing returns. Without knowing the dimensions of the room, those 2x8s you mentioned not only need to support the drywall, but their own weight, which compounds as the longer they need to be to span the room. To find out how tall those boards need to be (the 8 part of 2x8) can be found using the Moment of Inertia formula, meaning you might be able to do it with 2x6 or 2x4 boards, or maybe you'll need to go the other way and put in 2x10 boards. The offset of these boards from your floor joists doesn't need to be an inch or two down, it can be 1/4 or 1/2 inch, just enough so any flexing of the floor above doesn't touch your ceiling in the Theater Room. :)

[@tdhoeffel]

Awesome. Getting ready to start mine. Do you have a KZbin video on tips or things to avoid. Approx cost. Why OSB instead of two layers of drywall

[@AndyKruseChannel]

A video on tips or things to avoid is a great idea, thanks! I'm about $14k into the room, but I already had most of the audio gear. OSB provides a mounting surface anywhere in the room. If I want to attach anything to the walls, I would either need to find a stud or use special drywall anchors. With the OSB layer everywhere is a "stud", per se. Check out my Tour video, I give a few more details there. Also, I've got another Theater video coming out tomorrow afternoon!!

[@tdhoeffel]

@@AndyKruseChannel Makes total sense. Great idea. I loved your video because everything else I see on KZbin are 50k rooms. Outside my budget. I appreciate you helping me out.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

@@tdhoeffel Awesome, happy to help. I'm hoping that somebody somewhere can get a nugget of info for their build that makes it easier and/or better for them.

[@ssr7631]

Couple of questions for you, hope you won't mind answering. I believe you used MDF for the Wainscoting base, what was it's height? How did you put black fabric over the column speaker opening?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Yes, I used MDF and it is about 34" high. For the speaker grills, I made a "frame" that fits inside the opening and attached the fabric to the back side with staples. It's somewhat delicate as the framing is small due to the limited space in each speaker tower. But that's ok because nobody ever touches it. :)

[@arnoldasmaciulskas3324]

what are the dimensions of the room?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

The room started out as 11ft wide, but only 10ft - 4in when complete. The length of the finished room was 17ft, this is from the back wall where the window is located to the wall behind the screen. The overall room length is longer because of the HVAC and water heater, but I figured people don't care about that space since it's not included in the Theater.

[@princediesel1]

That’s a very impressive room , well done , I have question regarding the baffle box at the back ? Where did you get the idea , and does it work as you thought

[@AndyKruseChannel]

I was emulating a room design off the AVS Forum, some guy in Minnesota (i think). He built a similar box to feed the HVAC to his room. I thought I could use it to allow the air to get out so the room would not get pressurized when the heater was on. Also, since the furnace is on the other side of the Screen wall, I didn't want to hear it. Yes it works, as far as I can tell there is zero sound coming from the furnace when it's on.

[@princediesel1]

@@AndyKruseChannel that’s fantastic idea, I Will definitely be doing the same , thanks for the reply :)

[@prestomattwine]

Nice job! How far out does your stage come out? Also if you don’t mind me asking, how much $ do you think you saved by doing some of this yourself?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks!! The screen is about 18 inches from the wall (because the speakers are behind the screen), and then the edge of the stage is roughly 6 inches out from the screen, then about 5-6 inches out for each step. When you add it up it sounds like a massive use of space, but the stage is curved and meant to be less intrusive. I will put a video out soon explaining this better and showing how it works. :)

[@RaiderNation86]

What was the L and w of that space

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Before I started the room was 11ft wide, but was just over 10ft when finished. The length when finished is about 17ft, but the room is longer than that since the HVAC stuff is still there, roughly 22ft long before I started the project.

[@RaiderNation86]

@@AndyKruseChannel thank you

[@L3x4Pr0ne]

Great progress pics. Would you mind sharing your total build cost?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks! I had some of the equipment in the rack and speakers already, but everything else came to just over $14k. That includes construction material and lumber, drywall and install, carpet and install, chairs, screen, projector, and electrical. The Chairs, Carpet, and Projector made up $4800 of that $14k.

[@the_original_jt]

Love what you did here; I am planning a similar build in my garage. What are the finished dimensions of the room?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks! The finished width was about 10ft 4in, and the length about 17ft. The room is actually longer, but the stage takes a few feet of depth away from "usable space", so that's why it's about 17ft long.

[@the_original_jt]

@@AndyKruseChannel Thanks for the info. Stellar job. I’m getting some ideas from your videos for my build.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

@@the_original_jt That's great to hear! Hopefully there's something in these videos that can help, but if not, just message me and I'd be happy to provide and info or tips. :)

[@the_original_jt]

@@AndyKruseChannel What magnets did you use to attach your frames to the walls? That seems like a great solution.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

@@the_original_jt Nothing fancy, they're generic magnets you can buy at the local Hardware Store or probably Walmart. They're shallow as they don't need to be super strong, the grills don't weigh much. Also, to reduce the strength, use a metal screw for the other end, because another magnet may be too strong of a connection. :)

[@nikkolim9823]

How high are your ceilings? Great job on the build

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks! Lowest point to highest point is about 8ft.

[@redrooster1908]

Wow. Very nice. What do you have for equipment?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks! I'm going to do a follow up video explaining and showing the equipment.

[@redrooster1908]

@@AndyKruseChannel Thank you. : )

[@Dogos831]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks!

[@smkss0104]

Congratulations! All that hard work really paid off! I did the same thing over the summer. I had an open concept room and then built a dedicated room. I also used hat channel, isolation clips green glue with 2 layers of 5/8 drywall and it made a HUGE difference for sound transmission as compared to before. If you are on Instagram check out my pics @ bluelight.cinema

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks!! Sometimes it feels like the little stuff doesn't do enough. But when you add it all together it turns out great! :)