3 Complete Home Theater Systems Starting at $500

[@LRN2DIY]

📦 PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO 📦 * $469 Receiver-less Option * $179 5.1 Soundbar, Powered Subwoofer * geni.us/isDw * $260 Vankyo V630 Full HD Projector * geni.us/KZ2GA * Native 1920x1080, LED Bulb * $29 4 in 1 out HDMI Switcher * geni.us/qAbBLb * TOTAL: $469 but $539 with new Vizio Soundbar ($249 instead of $179) * $809 Option * $480 for Yamaha 5.1 Home Theater Setup * www.bestbuy.com/site/yamaha-725w-4k-ultra-hd-5-1-channel-home-theater-system-with-bluetooth-black/6352589.p?skuId=6352589 * 725 Watt, Powered Sub, Bluetooth, 4 Inputs * $260 Vankyo V630 Full HD Projector * geni.us/KZ2GA * Native 1920x1080, LED Bulb * $18 25 foot HDMI * geni.us/PDPfLY1 * $33 120” Projector Screen * Wall Mount/Portable * geni.us/stif * $18 Projector Mount * geni.us/yKYTI * ALTERNATE * $180 Motorized 110” Screen * geni.us/LAW5K0n * TOTAL: $809 * $2170 In-Wall Option: * Speakers ($1096): * $182 Polk In Wall Center * geni.us/PH2sgU * $180 (x3) Polk In Wall Surround Pair * geni.us/DMIn9d * $374 12” Klipsch Powered Subwoofer * geni.us/YSGxra * $25 25ft HDMI * geni.us/vaCbD * $18 Projector Mount * geni.us/yKYTI * $649 Optoma HD Projector * geni.us/nECD6 * $350 Receiver 7.2 * www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-7-2-ch-with-dolby-atmos-4k-ultra-hd-a-v-home-theater-receiver-black/6219445.p?skuId=6219445 * $32 12-Gauge Speaker Wire 200ft * geni.us/D9Ql * TOTAL: $2170 * $2054 with 2 10” subs (Polk 10” Subs: geni.us/JNoLu5) * Projector Paint: geni.us/GTvGN3A Most links are affiliate links, which means you pay the same price as always but I make a small commission, which helps out my channel - so thanks!

[@madduxcamden8530]

instablaster.

[@NoahChinnBooks]

I've got a Vankyo V600 for my budget setup... works well. Got a cheap Logitech 5.1 surround sound speaker system and a pulldown screen... came in around $600

[@Brooke-jd3if]

I would love to see an episode on options for “hidden” living room projector/screen setups that can work with an existing tv. I’ve been trying to come up with an elegant solution for movie nights, where the projector screen works in front of an existing wall mounted tv, and the projector’s wiring/mounting is fairly easy (I have concrete ceilings/in condo which makes things interesting). Or, an elegant short throw setup.

[@LRN2DIY]

Yeah, I think short throw would definitely be the way to go on that. A low profile ceiling mount pull down screen would be great too but it would still be noticeable if you looked at it.

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

That infared transmitter was pretty sweet. I’ve never seen anything like that. I e got a functional, but unfinished, theater room I’ve been working on for years. It’s painted, got equipment, just needs polishing up (shelves, hide the wires, hang the tv, etc). Good video and thanks for the tips.

[@LRN2DIY]

Sounds like you're right there! Good luck with the finishing touches and thanks for watching.

[@flironman]

As always fantastic videos. Great channel with great DIY projects.

[@LRN2DIY]

Thanks, Carlos!

[@maxjonak6742]

$125 - RX-A660 $180 - 3x Polk T15 (5.25 in driver) $40 - CSI Center Channel (dual 4.5 in drivers) $40 - PSW-505 (12 inch powered Polk sub) $20 - YST-SW012 (8 in powered Yamaha sub) $500 - Epson 2040 (1080p, 35000:1, 3D) $50 - screen $955 full HD 3D 35000:1 contrast 5.2.2 Dolby Atmos/DTS:X and up-mixing capable system My point: Buy used from people who don’t know the value of their components.

[@1972mercurycougar]

Get the Yamaha, and add great speakers for the front,center, and eventually the sub.

[@jtinoco9859]

Thank you for the video. Very informative, practical and simple.

[@LRN2DIY]

Thank you!

[@danieldougan269]

A word of caution about the Vankyo projector. It only throws 270 lumens. So, it might be OK in a windowless basement but not in a room with any outside light coming in.

[@MattyDaddy14]

Just found this video on your page. Lotsa good info! Thanks! Still would like to see you take your HT to the next level 🎉

[@kylem2010GT]

I wish mainstream media went to 1440p (or 2.5k) before making the jump to 4k. I love my 1440p monitor and I would love making that intermediate step on my projector as well, instead of going full 4k.

[@oioianon]

Home cinema is definately worth the jump to 4k. I'm the same as you, 1440p 160hz Gaming monitor that I often watch films on. But I have a 4k native, 5.2.2 surround cinema setup, costing approx $3,000 total. All second hand / refurbished items, totaling $6.6k new!.

[@KM-je5xt]

Thank you for your time like the video i got a lote of info out of it :)

[@danieldougan269]

Don't forget used gear. You can often get a lot more bang for your buck if you buy used. People divest from A/V equipment all the time, and that means you can get something that's not just decent but actually great for the same amount of money or less. For example, I recently picked up a Sony 4K 7.2 receiver with HDCP 2.2 used for $50. It works flawlessly and looks like new. I only have 5.1 in terms of Sony speakers (also bought used for next to nothing), but I have room to grow into 7.2, and I am ready when the time comes to pick up a 4K TV and 4K Blu-ray player. Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and Goodwill are your friends if you are willing to put in the time to find a deal and don't need something right away.

[@sylvester1059]

Great video!...very informative.

[@Gonin60]

Love it!!!

[@hazonku]

I recently got that screen from the 2nd option. Funny part is I don't even use it to watch stuff. When we watch stuff with my little Nebula portable projector we usually just project onto the double doors in our bedroom. I actually use it for the background of my Twitch stream. Having a cheap portable projector means I can just have it next to my desk hooked up to my computer as a 4th monitor projecting behind me. That avoids the claustrophobic nature & setup/takedown annoyances of a green screen. I use it like a nice middle ground between the no green screen nerd room look and still having the dynamic backgrounds one might want from a green screen setup. And if I wanted to entirely key out my background out all I have to do is project green & zoom my camera in just enough so only the screen is in frame behind me.

[@jerryspann8713]

Epson Home Cinema 880 is an excellent budget projector.

[@dr.talcohen4891]

Great video. Thank you!

[@OlgerdOutlander]

I had a bulb-based projector for over 10 years, watching movies on a regular basis, and still have half of advertized bulb hours. So LED or bulb is actually not a big deal for a home setup. IMHO, one should better loor for good native resolution and ANSI Brightness

[@jeffbarrineau1290]

I am currently running a roku ultra to my projector with the same vizio 5.1 surround system you are using in the demo. I have a Wimius projector. I use a 30 ft. aux cord from my soundbar under my screen to the projector on a shelf in the back of my room. From your video I could move my roku near the soundbar and use the switch for a similar set up you are using for the cost of the switch and long hdmi cord. Am I looking at an appreciable sound upgrade with that or will it basically be about the same?

[@LRN2DIY]

That depends on what aux cord you're using but if you use HDMI for both or use digital optical for the audio, then yes, that will improve your audio.

[@powellhr]

What is your opinion of using laser projectors for a home theater vs the traditional projector.

[@stormrider091]

I’m starting out and trying to get my first budget projector. I was trying to decide between the Vankyo 630 you suggested vs the Optoma HD28HDR. How does it compare? I wonder how much of a projector do I want to start with, and what benefits are there really by paying a little more. But I don’t want to spend more than 500- 600 on one.

[@memoriasIT]

Good video :)

[@LRN2DIY]

Thanks!

[@4rcgv]

Excellent video

[@crapchannelbruh]

i have a 5.1 setup but when i tested it, i only heard stereo. i wored it all correctly?? setup brand: Harman/kardon model: hkts 15 5.1 surround sound amplifier: Harman/kardon avr142.

[@user0077]

That was awesome. Thanks

[@bpalpha]

Monoprice sells one of the best affordable 5.1 speaker systems (around $200) for the whole set. You'll need to add an a/v receiver.

[@rajmohanpm8189]

hello great video, thank you. I am working on my home theatre and having issues on hiding my HDMI cable from the projector to AVR. my basement was a finished one as I bought it, and not able to fish HDMI cable because the ceiling is finished with Drywall. if I am not able to bring my HDMI cable from the projector to AVR, how can I deal with a cat 6 cable? do you have any updated review videos of that product? how to connect, etc? much appreciate.

[@jerrytrevino3089]

Have you had any experience with Sonos sound bar for particularly the beam?

[@altonkilbourn1595]

Iam building a budget home theater system right now i have a budget 1080p vankyo 630w projector with wifi for screen mirroring it the upgrade from vankyo 630 and a 120inch screen and a xbox one s gaming system and a 1080p roku streaming stick iam about to a onn dolby atmos sound bar from Walmart the projector is full 1080p my seating is a couch and two love seats and some theater chairs the projector was $ 230 dollars from Walmart the xbox one s was only $ 125 dollars because seller thought it was broken it only needed to be upgraded the seats and couch came from a family member the onn sound bar is only $ 299 dollars

[@anthonyjriz3]

Great video! I’m just curious, if Ethernet is transferring data at 1Gbps, how can it transfer the 4K 60hz image along with all the sound data to go with it when you need a high speed hdmi cable to do that which I believe start at 18Gbps? Am I missing something? If you or any viewers are able to answer that question that would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

[@LRN2DIY]

Great question. I'm no expert on this but I know that Cat 6a ethernet and later support up to 10Gbps, which is obviously not on par with HDMI 2.0's 18 Gbps, but Cat 7 and 7a support a speed of 600 Mhz and 1,000 Mhz respectively, so I'm not sure if that helps to compensated for the lesser bandwidth. I'd also be interested in hearing if anyone can shed some light on this.

[@jerryspann8713]

@@LRN2DIY Could it possibly be compressed at the source and decompressed at the receiving end?

[@jc4566]

Hey, this projector is available at local Walmart $270, thanks.im planning on getting one for my home theater room, thanks.

[@marioflores874]

Sold bunch on projectors on mercari All you need is a 2500 or higher lumens to get a clear picture

[@jasonglovier5727]

I have a Yamaha RX-V665 receiver that the HDMI output stopped working. Would I be able to wire in the OREI High Speed Switcher to save my receiver and still have surround sound?

[@LRN2DIY]

Yes! I actually did pretty much this exact setup not long ago before getting my receiver that I have now. If you buy a switcher that has 4 in, 2 out (here's one: geni.us/FZIbHtn) it can be used to manager your inputs and then one HDMI out goes to your TV/projector and the other goes to your receiver to manage audio. A lot cheaper than a new receiver and still lets you leverage your receiver's capabilities. I'd love to hear how it works out for you.

[@swissh1]

great video but what recliner do you have? it looks super comfortable!

[@LRN2DIY]

Haha - it's a super old one that we bought on a military base. It really is comfortable but it's so old that when you lean back you can fall all the way over. 😂

[@swissh1]

@@LRN2DIY LOL!!! Thanks anyway.

[@TRCCtv]

i am interested in UST projectors, specifically the Xiaomi ones, any thoughts on those?

[@Jendru214]

If you have the room get a normal projector in that price range. If not they are ok, but not amazing. If you want amazing UST look at Vava or Epson EH-Ls500

[@TRCCtv]

@@Jendru214 I really wanted to keep it low profile, like just a wall of drawers, have the screen come down in front of the drawers and the projector slide out of one of the lower drawers, completely hidden unless in use. That's why i was looking at UST

[@Jendru214]

@@TRCCtv If you want it that way than sure, I would go for vava, optoma or epson for ust. from what I see Epson is the most compelling in price/value as you can get it bundled with a really good alr screen (not motorized though)

[@josaphcj7199]

I dont prefer wall mount speakers. I prefer to fix them on stand. They must form a circle.

[@LRN2DIY]

I totally get that. Nice that we have so many options. I haven't used stands in a while because, ya know... kids, but I can really see the appeal.

[@chrisperrywv]

Love the vid bro! Hey- sounds like maybe your audio gain is a bit high and clipping. Are you having to jack your audio way down in post?

[@LRN2DIY]

Hey Chris, good to hear from you. I didn't hear much clipping but I did notice it in a couple of spots. The audio comes in fairly low and I usually have to boost it (in Premiere I use the "set max peak to 0" option) but I think I may have boosted it beyond peak in a few spots. You have keen ears, my friend!

[@chrisperrywv]

@@LRN2DIY haha. Thanks man but not really. I’ve had the bug to create recently. Built a super budget studio in my basement but have zero ideas for content. Anywho- I’ve been testing out mastering audio recently but I’m not very good at it (OR color gradingfor that matter 🤣). Do you record straight to the camera? I noticed you were wearing a lav. What’s you equipment?

[@LRN2DIY]

Sounds like you're getting ready for some great content! Yeah, I record straight to the camera, almost aways with a lav mic. I just recently purchased the Rode Wireless Go set and I've been pleased with it. The little clip on my shirt is a 3D printed lav mic holder specifically for t-shirts since the traditional clips always rub. I feed right into the camera and usually have a backup Rode VideoMicro recording near the camera too. Audio is one of the toughest parts about filming, and often the most frustrating so I'm still learning for sure.

[@Brooke-jd3if]

How did you handle the heat from the receiver in the closet? I would love to do this, but my receiver, htpc, and other components generate too much heat for a non ventilated closet.

[@LRN2DIY]

Yeah, they really do have to be ventilated if you have a lot in there. I just recently bought a ventilation system with a thermostat for my home theater, even though it's out in the open. I think heat is one of the biggest killers of media equipment. A closet like that might need a full on vent right through the wall to dissipate the heat, ideally with some fans and a thermostat. That would all be pretty doable and would cost under $100.

[@jerryspann8713]

@@LRN2DIY My STRDH590 produces alot of heat. It gets really hot at high volume.

[@frankkniseley9951]

That Yamaha RX V385 does not put out 700 watts...it only pushes out 70 watts per channel ..2 channels driven...once you add more then 2 speakers...the watts per channel goes down.

[@yeahmerryme9437]

You're absolutely correct This guy must be one of those f up pigs

[@yeahmerryme9437]

😂 Too much time on his hands

[@yeahmerryme9437]

But on the other hand he didn't say RMS

[@sturner151]

Great video but does the v630 projector support HDCP?

[@LRN2DIY]

I did some digging around on this and only found one potential response (from a review) that indicated that it doesn't support it. I will give it a go myself and let you know.

[@angelomathew4564]

You do installation? am interested

[@LRN2DIY]

Sorry, I don’t.

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

Great video! What’s the difference between these and atoms?

[@LRN2DIY]

I'm not sure what you're asking. What do you mean by atoms?

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

@@LRN2DIY Dolby Atmos… sorry typo

[@LRN2DIY]

@@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel Ah, gotcha. Atmos adds two or more speakers that are either mounted higher up or bounce the sound off the ceiling to replicate the effect. If your media and receiver support it, Atmos allows for overhead sounds to be distinctly rendered in your theater setup, like a helicopter fly-by or something falling. These are definitely an option (check out my other videos since that's what I'm using in my theater) but they pretty much always increase the cost of the entire setup.

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

@@LRN2DIY ok thanks for explaining!

[@scdobserver835]

What is your view re very short throw 4K projectors?

[@LRN2DIY]

I haven't had much experience with short throws yet. My buddy has a 1080p short throw and it looked every bit as good as my traditional projector of the same specs but I haven't seen super short throw or 4k short throw just yet! Sorry!

[@derekthompson2405]

latency?

[@Djek1957]

easy with a dry wall, but in Europe we mostly have concrete walls :(

[@isaactingey297]

I want to do so bad

[@paulibarra5449]

i recomend do not use HDMI , because the reciever will be break and there is no repare stuff,

[@drgjs]

Friends don't let friends buy sony. Other than that, good job.

[@LRN2DIY]

Haha! To each his own. Thanks for watching!

[@soumyarao1795]

Very helpful video. Do you have specs for 5.2.1set up as well?

[@BDSbowling]

Me watching this video knowing i won't even have an house nor an home theater: :D

[@crackerbarrel9422]

Hey look up not down

[@whenyoushorts]

Honestly we cant get even a sofa for 500$

[@beachboardfan9544]

6:30 Never trust someone that says 'th e ayy ter'

[@TRCCtv]

never trust someone who judges based on pronunciation.

[@paulhjelmen8495]

Never trust

[@PollyLee-jd3xr]

great, our product will make this cost lower😂

[@igitusavideopro]

Unbelievable, you built these massive theater with crappy and cheap projector and receiver. Wow!

[@LRN2DIY]

This video just shows what options are out there. My own home theater is not top of the line but I'm slowly upgrading components as I can, like my Epson 4010 4k projector and 7.2.2 surround. Here's mine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nl7KoIysjLtpgJY

[@ghostpimp]

Vizio is terrible lmao but for the price sure I guess 😂

[@edwarddiggs3366]

Dude, is that a confederate flag pillow on your sofa?

[@LRN2DIY]

That’s the British flag, aka 🇬🇧 Union Jack. I’m 30% English.

[@JesusSavesSinners]

😂😂😂 Wow!!! A Good Projector costs $3000.00 plus. At that price the picture Quality is Far inferior to a $2000.00 85" inch Samsung Oled TV. Today if you are going to use a Projector you have to get a 4K Projector and they are much more expensive than buying a High Quality 85" TV. Today's Large screen TVs are very immersive. And are much better to watch than a 150" Screen with a far inferior picture. I don't like anything you did in this Video. Sony Makes inferior AV Receivers. Denon has much better AV Receivers, as does Yamaha, Pioneer, etc... Sony makes Excellent TVs but their Speakers and AV Receivers are 2nd rate.

[@peterpanpooh]

Thumbnail says “under $500”... title says “starting at $500”. Go back to school. Thumbs down, no point in clicking play.

[@Antibackgroundnoise]

Once the novelty wears off the cupboard shall be it's permanent home! I've had several sound bars and a surround sound package but it was only when I purchased a budget AVR with budget stereo speakers I realised what I had been missing (stereo imaging, thumping bass, enveloping sound stage etc) besides going down this route, one could always add overtime.. surround speakers, subwoofers, one could even purchase height speakers to have the full non-virtual Dolby Atmos experience. If it's worth doing it's worth doing right! Our ears follow our eyes to where the story lives... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqfHonxrpr-UbMksi=dLGOOfcFQRxnHpnB