Top 10 Home Theater Mistakes

[@mikemike4897]

This dude is just super likeable.

[@sjb007brown1]

He great but I would love him to do high end stuff as well .

[@bikesandbeats4693]

Word. Lol

[@phiko72]

@@sjb007brown1 I think there are plenty of people doing high end. The fact is that most people can't afford that and so he's focused on providing info on products in the "Joe Blow" range

[@sjb007brown1]

@@phiko72 if your a layperson and love his channel and you started from the beginning in home theater and there ready to go to the next level they will want Majestic to be there go to person cause they trust and built a relationship with is channel. That’s all the more reason to do high end as well not everyone wants to stay intermediate.

[@MR-pt7ou]

you are trying way too hard to not be racist.

[@MrRidikolus]

I agree on #1 so much, I just roll my eyes at all these guys talking about screens being "too big" and 45 degree blah blah blah. Gimme a break when you go to a imax the screen is wall to wall and that's how I like it.

[@kevingollner552]

Subwoofer Crawl! I'm going to be doing this today once the last part of my new system comes in. It's a little weird that (7:53) I have almost the same black couch in my basement at the same location next to the stairs and I just bought the Klipsch Reference R-112SW. This video was prefect! Thank you sir!

[@dougmacmillan1712]

Excellent! I hope this helps those considering a home theater. I was fortunate that I had plenty of unfinished room in the uphill side of a daylight basement to build from the floor up. I started with the amount of room available, then built out in the best dimensions (width, depth, height) possible. I've done everything you've suggested, except for the subwoofer, which I plan to correct. Right now I'm running a 12" ported SVS. Thanks for doing a thorough, spot on job!

[@Just_a_Proud_Dad]

I agree with you on the dual subwoofers with one exception. I just purchased the Monolith M-215 dual 15 inch 2000watt sub, and I can honestly say, I have never been in any theater, IMAX included that comes anywhere close to my dedicated theater. You feel every explosion as if it’s actually happening. Absolutely unbelievable performance.

[@TheDrunkenPL]

And you neighbours run to the shelter with every earthquake scene

[@jfaye2008]

this is becoming my go-to channel for projection. Chris this is so much clearer and to the point than everything else I've seen. Thank you!

[@pakmantk]

I’m glad I found your channel, so helpful for a newb like me

[@OniMetsuki]

I have seen So Many home theater setup guides that say you only need One sub due to the way people hear such low frequencies and cannot easily pinpoint the source. It kinda made me cry a little inside reading that so many times.

[@MAFion]

For me, it's important to get solid on the basics. The vast majority of content out there is at most 5.1 surround sound. Invest in those speakers first - especially the fronts - and think of expansion later.

[@SJkoehld]

i totally feel your point on screen size. everyone on the web or in stores talking like 'uuuh don't go too big with the screen or you will need to move your head' - this is exactly what I WANT for immersion. just like in cinemas I like to sit 1 or 2 rows closer than middle to get that real cinema vibes.

[@davidgunther1282]

Wow. I’m glad I found your channel. What a breath of fresh air. A “10 things...” video that lasts 10 minutes. Brilliant!! I just watched a “6 best Subwoofers of 2021” video that was over 20 minutes. Thank you, sir. Great job. I’ve liked and subscribed. I’m in the process of building (literally building...like running plumbing and electrical right now) my first home theater and need tips like this THANKS!!!

[@justinklein7071]

Recently found this channel after buying a house and wanting a home theater. This channel has already helped me immensely with trying to budget and understanding specific requirements. Keep up the great work. Earned a sub here 😁

[@o.c.g.m9426]

Check put Elan Osborne

[@brandi5760]

Thanks!

[@claudedupuis567]

Excellent information provided in a clear and concise manner

[@peppersmith]

Good Talk, I use 1/4inch Shielded speaker cable on both my systems. I use my receiver power only for rear channels. All other speakers run on separate power source. The best way for movie sound. Stay Safe, Be Safe!!!

[@michaelchenault3774]

Good video Chris! Another thing I have noticed is that people buy huge tower speakers and cheap out and get a small center channel and surround speakers.

[@BuildMontage]

Oh man, singing my song. Very well done. I did a similar vid a while back. But was about all my own mistakes haha!!

[@REDVIJAY]

I really love your content sir, it's so informative very less peoples do this. Please be consistently so we'll learn and watch your content, Good Luck 🥰

[@anthonyf3957]

This sentence is word salad.

[@IsThAtLoU]

@@anthonyf3957 lol that’s exactly what it is lmao

[@rom116kjv]

Emm, he just doesn't mastery of the english syntax. Salad is good for you...🤣

[@Stephanie-pi2hy]

Subscribed! Even after I make my first projector purchase I can see myself still enjoying your content. Fun to listen to, obvious expertise/enthusiasm. Awesome job with this channel!

[@marcusrios8517]

Once again, super good advice! His reviews of the Optoma Uhd65 vs the Optoma Uhd60 led me to my decision. Also, his review of the HDMI cables led me to choose the Ruipro Fiber Optic cable. Keep these videos coming!!

[@jayracz701]

Bro your vid’s helped me a bunch. I created a budget home theatre buying used on my local buy and sell website. I lucked out buying. Got some good stuff cheap. I was in a rental when I did it. (Pre Covid). I since bought a home. Took that system from my rental and built a dedicated room for it by following your advice. It was smaller than I wanted. But it worked. I have now added sound diffusion and absorption. Helped so much. COVID’s now over. Saw maverick Thor love and thunder in regular and Jurassic park dominion in 3D in the theatre while I was away at work. Maverick was awesome. Only problem the guy in front of me was leaning back into my crotch the whole movie. He is lucky I had scrubbed down there before the show. Like seriously bud…. WTF! Thor love and blunder wasn’t worth the ticket price. And real 3D on JPD had no depth compared to my DLP link system. My cheap home system blew everyone of those experiences away. I can’t imagine the hurtles in front of the industry when I can get a better theatre experience at home for under a grand. Can’t wait to see maverick in my power recliner without a dude between my legs the whole time. Hopefully they release it in bluray 3D!

[@newport5504]

This is the neighbour everyone wants, ultra next guy!

[@bryanp4827]

Number 1 mistake.... Not listening to a man like Mr Majestic! That's why we subscribe to you Chris, we applaud the NO BS approach. Love your work brother!👍👍

[@XxGuNsLiNgErxX123]

Can't wait for my 5.1 Rockville hts45 to come In these videos help so much so not that overwhelmed when it comes in I have a soundbar now its okay just had to upgrade

[@davidhamilton163]

I have had many friends thank me for steering them to a quality stereo setup and build up to surround sound instead of buying a HTIB or a crappy sound bar to start off with.

[@300bo8]

2 12's over a single 15" is the most true statement. Great breakdown my man!

[@RealMsngr]

I've been having the thought of doing a mini theater in my living room in case people come visit. and this video popped up on my feed, yet, this is far more advanced than I had imagined hahah. good stuff though!

[@kevinweithers1223]

Awesome video. I've made some costly mistakes over the years on my home theatre so your video should help folks save some money. Thank you for providing such great content.

[@Clint3571]

Great info as always. I love how you get to the point, but maintain such a sincere and relaxed attitude. Dual subs made a massive difference in my room and taking the sub crossover down to 70hz really helped as well. I like the subs to only kick in for the really low effects. It can ruin the movie if every car door closing, or every low voice (Batman) comes out of the subs. I am guilty of running my subs way too hot though... Keep the good vids coming man!

[@SpookyApparition]

Trying to finally build a home theater and this is such great advice. Just found this channel and Chris seems like a great dude!

[@CharloBagis]

Fully agree with you 👍 though with my Denon X4500H I was able set my speakers as small for home theater use but large when using only the left and right channels, makes a huge difference when watching something in stereo without the LFE channel

[@LEMUSA77]

7:30 WOW that Sub is putting in some work!!! 😳😆 Loving this video!

[@laurencedentou812]

Well said and straight to the point,I might just redo my own setup😁😎

[@csciacchitano]

Great video! I just got my first 5.1 Soundbar setup, so I'm breaking almost all of these rules, but your vids have been super helpful in wrapping my head around all the different options out there.

[@Xnetteom]

I'd say the audio side of things are more important than video to me. I have an 10+ year old 1080p 43 inch tv but a set of Polk S15 and 2 12 inch subs. Movie experience is fantastic even being limited by the TV. Id choose it over a 4k 6o inch/soundbar combo any day.

[@lamarwest7739]

Great video, your channel is my newest obsession

[@vsubhuti]

love you bro... no commercials clear explanations straight to the point

[@LarsRR]

I guess the by far most common mistake is focusing components, names and shiny surfaces over a good concept. As a German, I find this especially obvious in American HTs in KZbin. Most people have a rather small screen directly on the wall, because the shiny speakers need to fit around it. Not only are floor standing speakers often times not needed nor favorable in sound (the emit low frequencies in every direction), they are also significantly more expensive than on wall or in wall solutions. That money should be spent on acoustic treatment instead, since a cheap speaker will play much better in an acoustically treated room, than an expensive speaker plays in a bare room. Most rooms I see on KZbin have zero acoustic treatment in their room, and basically no one has sufficient low frequency treatment. Dampening your room in low frequencies and therefore mitigate booming frequencies will do a lot more, than just blindly buying two woofers because this is apparently always better... I don’t want to be too harsh, but cables and number of subwoofers are hardly the problem in most home theatres. Feel free to disagree, but I myself wasted loads of money on shiny speakers with famous brand names to get mediocre results. Now, I have everything hidden I a baffle wall, with an SBA and it plays better than it ever did before + better than 99% of home theaters I have heard. That is all at LOWER cost than before. A CONCEPT is what makes and breaks a good cinema and this is probably the best advice I can give...

[@afimi12]

Thanks for the advice sir. Currently I have an unfinished bsmt below ground & need a nice clean home theater 5.1 to start which is 15*15 or squeeze in 15*20 height 7'. Budget is low but as you said concept is key. Have an older denon receiver, TV to purchase with lots of wiring, insulation & choosing non wireless for quality. HDMI over cat6. Any other advice given? Thanks in advance

[@flim-flammington]

audiophiles did a similar video and one of the mistakes that blew me away was people doing entire sound setups with every speaker as an in-ceiling speaker. If you go to amazon right now and look at reviews for in-ceiling speakers you'll see reviews of people with 5/7/9 channel systems with every speaker in their ceiling firing at the floor. Worst is, they will be one of the top rated/most helpful rated comments on the product meaning people are seeing that, thinking its a good idea and likely pursuing it themselves.

[@onechain13]

This was a lot of ground to cover in under 10 minutes! Very well organized and informative!

[@rkwatchauralnautsjediparty7303]

Oh man, thank you for explaining the subwoofer crawl! I’ve seen it mentioned on so many forum threads but never with an explanation. I had been assuming it meant put the sub in different places and see how it sounds. This seems way less time consuming/tedious. With everything else I’m trying to do (including getting a permit to build a wall), every little concept adds to an overwhelming experience. The sheer cost of this little project is stressful enough.

[@qaidjivan7122]

I learned more useful stuff here than all the other videos I’ve watched combined. Great work.

[@ForPetesake552]

I’m about to replace my entry level Denon receiver to a pioneer vsx 1130. Thank you for this video!!

[@sandippatel1969]

Fascinating video. Projectors not that popular in UK and home cinema rooms fairly uncommon as space is at a premium for most people. If I took a straw poll of my friends and colleagues, I'd say the vast majority don't even have a soundbar!

[@redrock425]

Very true, it's hard to fit everything in in the average British house. The difference with a decent receiver and speakers is huge but most haven't experienced it.

[@sandippatel1969]

People are always bowled over when they hear my system (whilst their wives grind their teeth knowing their hubby will now want one)

[@redrock425]

@@sandippatel1969 I can see that look now! Luckily my wife enjoys films too. She's been impressed with the Wharfdales and SVS sub so far. Slowly building up the system.

[@sandippatel1969]

Oh my wife loves the system! It's the space it takes up that causes the gnashing of teeth. My man cave cost me a new store room, hallway, new lawn, new shed and utility room!

[@joaquinruedavi5991]

How is this man only at 150k?

[@bojned]

Bro, I love your channel! Although I am not in the market for a new projector just yet, I enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@larryroyovitz7829]

I'd have a beer with this dude, any day.

[@Mububban23]

Audio is so so important. My first experience with home theatre 5.1 surround sound was at a mate's place, back in the day of CRT TVs. Despite the small size of the screen (it was pretty big for CRT but not compared to modern flat panels), having a kick ass surround system with subwoofer made movies come alive to me. I'll have to update my amp one day in order to get HDMI (still rocking optical audio) but having surround sound for me is a must.....even if my wife hates the visible speakers and would prefer a much smaller soundbar, my movies are too important to me to ever do that 😀

[@Sb20098]

Now you're gonna make me get a second subwoofer

[@seydzhchernopiski3122]

My wife gave me that glance as soon as Chris mentioned it. Like heeelllll noooo. LMAO

[@ice_ryda]

Facts 😂

[@kristofferhansson4062]

Yes two subs is much better than only one.

[@PUBHEAD1]

Have always run 2 subs. Don't have to run them as hard

[@hask2515]

Those subs look crazy.!!!

[@TrueComboKing]

I want those. Bad. lol

[@rudydollard8780]

Mantle Mount is great for hanging a tv over a fireplace like yours. Lowers it to a much better height.

[@realzeti]

Great info Chris! I will definitely be spending more time in this channel.

[@Arch_Angel_Michael]

Great video for people newly getting into home theater.

[@methosmomomax7470]

I'm currently in a Home Theater build as I write and I believe I managed to beat 9 out of the 10 mistakes in my build and that one is #10 Crossover frequency. However, I'm finding that I need to purchase a new 4K Home Theater Receiver. Your videos have helped me move this project into the today and tomorrow range rather than the maybe someday range, thanks. However, I would love to see an episode on 4K Home Theater receivers that work with atmos systems in the different fields of price points $1K, 2K, 3K, and up for Q4 of 2020 and 2021. Again, thanks for your videos and your opinion on things to look out for in Home Theaters for the home.

[@jonvanwyk2026]

For long video runs, just use CAT6 with HDMI converters on the ends. Works like a charm and is MUCH easier to run through ceilings.

[@tykhoncho4435]

I’ve been watching your videos for about a year now and this video made me hit that subscribe button. Keep up the great work 👍🏽 I really should’ve subscribed earlier 💯

[@rodzombee1599]

Great info. Waiting on my B&W install and ordered one 12 sub. Definitely getting a 2nd. Great information 👍🏾

[@mattyjohnsson257]

I'm not able to paint my living room dark, but will sort it out with black cloth which can easily be mounted in the ceiling and surrounding wall when using the projector.

[@hamp7803]

This vid popped up as a suggestion. I watched expecting to be a troll and point out errors. But NOooooo.. Perfect video and suggestions.. Great job!!!

[@valentino7902]

Thank you for the information! Your videos are way better than most of the other content out there.

[@rkwatchauralnautsjediparty7303]

7:24 - Ok, anybody know what entertainment console that is in the gray/black theater room? My screen size is limited by my low ceiling in the basement and I can’t have something more than 24” high to hold my AVR, BD player, etc.

[@Descalabro]

01:57 I would place those colored LEDs as Home Theater mistake number 3 or so. Regardless of how "cool" people think it looks, it contradicts all efforts and investments on image contrast and color accuracy. Too many so-called "experts" on home theater advocate for these gimmicky LEDs.

[@amitp974]

love the info! I was not aware that it is better to have two subwoofers.

[@BlueDevil1914]

My home theater is about a year old and I still haven't done room correction. I'll get on that this weekend.

[@markellison24]

Me too man! I’m getting to it this weekend too. Cheers!

[@hamp7803]

You are missing out big time. I'm a high advocate for avr room correction calibration. Before atmos I would highly recommend, but now with atmos, it is a must. Search for videos that give tweaks in running the calibration. It does make a difference and well worth doing.

[@paulorr9262]

slacker. Lol

[@seanadams5919]

I just bought a new Denon (S960H) to go with my new Q90T but I absolutely hated the way Audyssey sounded on my last receiver which was also a Denon. I'm thinking about just bypassing it altogether this time since I always liked my manual EQ settings better. I really hope I'm not missing out but I'm not really sure that it's worth it. I only have a 5.1 system so maybe I won't be missing too much. Do you know if there are people that do this professionally that you can hire? Just a thought but we'll see.

[@hamp7803]

@@seanadams5919 , I don't know what your last AVR was to give a comparison to the S960H, but yes its worth the trouble of room calibration. Before I mentioned watching vids on calibration will help, but I did a search and WOAH, just too many to know which is best. There are tons of new vids since the last time I researched it. Here is an old video that I have suggested before, he gives great advice. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZzcf5-ef5h7rNE like he says in the vid "Garbage in equal garbage out".

[@CharlesandTrippy]

What up Chris ? .Thank you for helping me with all your tips im new the Home theatre scene your help an excellent experience helped me alot

[@macgamer1973]

5:26 this Apple users that use mini Pod speaker as way to watch movies. my Home theatre is connected to a Onkyo, also my Mac Pro 2010 is connected to my a Onkyo in gaming room. Wait 4:13 I use toslink to connect my Mac Pro to my receiver. HDMI dont work for sound on Mac Pro 2010

[@danjacobsen7645]

Your advice is awesome. Thank you for the time that you provide in making these. I’m planning out our new home theatre is this is very helpful

[@jamesrobinson1579]

I agree with MOST of what you've said... I do not agree with the often repeated idea that you should almost always set your speakers to "small"... I have a pair of SVS SB2000 Pro subs in my Living Room HT. I prefer subs to be sealed "spacesuit tight for the fastest, most accurate response. My lower speakers are all older (v1 and b2) Paradigm Studio Reference... Pair of 100s pair of ADP 450s, pair of 20s, and a CC 450) I use 4 SVS Elevations mounted at the top of the wall (2 front and 2 back). I have played with the settings, and Audessy 32,and a C-weighted Db meter, and a full suite of test CDs (and test LPs!) and by far the best sounding and most even frequency response comes with the fronts (Studio 100) set large but with a 40Hz high pass, the 450s and 20s all set at 80Hz, and the Elevations at 110Hz. Notable perhaps that I have treated front and back wall and have heavy curtains on one side big window and patio door) and open to the dining room on the other. The subs are set to play all LFE and any signals below crossover frequency for other channels. I have 2 other home theatre setups in my place that only have one sub... I have the front L and R for each of those set "large" as well but the crossover points are higher (towers too but not as big). Every reviewer seems to push for setting all speakers to "small"... perhaps because tiny, or under powered bookshelf speakers are so common, but I believe it is VERY misleading. You risk muddier, one note bass (especially with ported subs!) that way. If your fronts have a listed response below 30Hz you should definitely explore using the "large" setting, and experiment with the crossover point. If you have a good constant amplitude sine wave sweep (like a test CD or file) and a decent C-weighted meter you can get the response pretty flat easily. The extra bonus is ALL of your music will sound better too. Combat the "one note thump"! In movies AND music! LOL end of rant.

[@matldn2697]

All points are valid, but getting two subs is room size dependent. I did room correction. It made a very big difference to the sound.

[@tpda1]

I don't even have a home theater (yet) but I don't miss a video!

[@nosheep7204]

Very informative. Top shelf my friend 👍🏻

[@bencook130]

Enjoyed the video! I'm getting a receiver I actually want tomorrow and happy to get some advice. Thank you!

[@SamirBaksh]

Thank you for your amazing and helpful tops Chris Well put together

[@jesusrios9024]

Thanks for the videos chris. Really helpful 👍

[@Omlet221]

7:30 In your example two 12" has more surface area (226" squared) than one 15" (177" squared). You can calculate the surface area with Pi*r^2.

[@BXOG_]

How You complicated home theater systems, they're underrated because of how simple they are now this great

[@paulvail7926]

I think the one thing you missed was how important room lighting can be with front projection. So many people want a few lights on with front projection, but then don’t design their room lighting properly to accommodate this. Ceiling spotlights, over the seating area, allow for a great deal of in-room lighting while the projector is on without significant on-screen impact. Very solid points across the board otherwise!

[@keyballa]

Would u recommend dark colors for the floor too??

[@paulvail7926]

@@keyballa - Just like a movie theater for best results. You have to live in whatever reality that is your home, but darker is better on walls, ceiling, and floor.

[@keyballa]

@@paulvail7926 thanks for the response. Appreciate it

[@Nick-g2s2m]

underrated channel! great content!

[@haroldbrooks4235]

Great video. I hope that I missed something when I had my Klipsch soundbar and sub hooked up. Can barely hear them

[@dirkrussell7481]

The speaker wire you recommended will work just fine in-wall applications. However, what's your recommendation for wire from the wallplate to the speaker? Specifically, L/C/R, and subwoofers. Thanks

[@asthecrowflies1201]

Just use as big of ofc wire you can in the shortest runs possible and you're good to go. Even that is overkill but it's quick, simple, and cheap.

[@danielirving7209]

I have the same Klipsch towers as in this video. Should I be setting them to small?

[@coleschubert9868]

Yes

[@ChrisMajestic]

Yes I suggest small

[@ark9515]

Next video on acoustic treatment please and what kind of room treatment you have done.

[@toner37]

I recently upgraded my older Bravia for todays tvs. But now I'm looking at upgrading my 10+ yr old Yamaha receiver which came with 5 speaker wired system with spring clips for the receiver and speakers.I know I'll have to get the banana clips for the sub to work with the newer receiver. Should I consider getting the same clips for the other wired speakers as well or just stay as is?

[@rickyclerk3700]

Great info as always Chris, love your stuff

[@robertsamson4610]

You be da man Chris! Your presentations are tops. ^^

[@dadtwo6]

Straight to the point and informative 👌🏾

[@victorvalenzuela6949]

Nice 👍🏼 SVS subwoofers 🔊🔊

[@dgillies5420]

gosh i learned a lot maybe make another with mistakes #11-#20 most common. Great job!

[@jowenterprises]

First time viewing you....very well done. Appreciate it.

[@kevinbeverlysr]

Hey Chris really enjoy ur content been very helpful 👍 pls keep it coming

[@4tothes25]

Mannnnn you were so right about the wall color. I didnt think the light bouncing off the screen hitting my white ceiling was gonna make that big of a difference but it did lol my set up was already amazing, and I didn't think it could get any better. The Optoma CinemaX P1 4K projector is incredible. My ceiling is low above my screen, because my screen sits directly under my AC duct. I actually decided to take the same black material that covers most projector screen frames, and put it on the ac duct, covering the entire bottom of the AC duct. Wow o wow! I have the Optoma CinemaX P1 4K UHD Ultra-Short Throw Laser Cinema Projector, and it basically took it from 4K to 8K! 🤣🤣 seriously though, thats how much difference it made for me. Not saying everyone will have the same result, but it definitely worked for me. Since the p1 is so good I didnt realize how much picture quality I was actually losing. Im gonna blame Optoma for making such a incredible projector hahahahhaa Thanks man!!!

Fantastic video, thanks!

[@timmieclawson3432]

Thanks Chris I been watching your videos for about a month now and I'm gonna give a projector a try but on a budget.

[@TrueComboKing]

Just a PSA to anyone who might have a negative attitude towards soundbars - if you are on a budget, Vizio has a 5.1 Soundbar surround system with a (extremely powerful) subwoofer and two rear satellite speakers for UNDER $200. It actually sounds phenomenal once you get the settings the way you’d like. As much as I want the system this tech savvy man has, I lack the funds for an expensive setup like that. His theater room there looks insane, I don’t think I’d ever leave the house if I was him, lol.

[@drwinlied]

#3. real tough break on that one for us when we switched from LCD/LED to OLED; LG in particular. The wall mount is "really mounted" into the wall, and the LG's have their mounting holes all the way at the bottom of the units...meaning what used to be nice and centered for a proper screen height is now stupid high on the wall. I gave up and never looked for a mount adapter to get the screen down properly and my neck has hated me ever since.

[@stillsam3099]

Thank you so much for your videos. What colour is your theatre room? Love it! Not too dark and has a gray/blue tone.

[@kvdude7279]

Nice review Sir! Keep 'em coming.

[@joshoooway]

Does one do the subwoofer crawl with two subwoofers the same as with one? Put two subwoofers right next to each other on the couch or space them out as they are spaced on the floor?

[@sharingallgoodfruit8513]

You do a GREAT job with your reviews, new Subscriber!👍

[@jodirook71]

Ok so I just have 1 sound bar and its on a shelf. I just moved into a 4th floor away and I have never lived any place not on the 1st floor. What precautions should I take to make sure the people below me are not subjected to my noise?