Hi Matt, your build turned out even more awesome than expected. We are glad we could help you out with some technical advice and the audiocomponents for the build!
this channel excels at taking an already cool concept and bringing it far beyond expectations. Every build seems like something that might be a little janky in places, but DIY Perks never fails to deliver something that is not only a novel concept but a perfectly executed one that you would never suspect was made by one guy and some store-bought stuff.
It is novel but this project isn't practical. Chances are he will almost never end up closing those doors unless the TV is almost never used. He perfectly executed a useless and counterproductive project... and it still looks a bit trashy, those hinges are eyesores.
This has to be one of the best channels on the platform. His genuine eagerness to build things he likes is super apparent, and he manages to make every project seem more interesting and exciting than the last... Plus everything he builds has master-level aesthetics to boot. And on top of everything, he even shares the blueprints to his builds just to inspire people to start their own DIY projects. Bravo Matt, keep doing you.
It helps when you have 8 hours per day to come up with things and basically unlimited budget to execute your ideas. Most of what he does isn't exactly difficult, but pretty risky if you can't afford to mess up
It looks like trash, those hinges are garish. He could have made it look better if he wasn't trying to hide it because hiding it was a bad idea in the first place. Opening and closing that everyday isn't going to be done. It will stay open most of the time because that is convenient for the same reason that you don't hide your kitchen or your bed even though it would look better a lot of the time.
I feel like this is one of the best channel, inh terms of handling "getting big". Many youtubers turn to contant that is far out of any potential viewer's scope or budget, but here we can see absolutely amazing builds, that are made with the same care and attention as the ones many years ago. I rarely watch youtube nowdays, but DIY Perks is a place I always can go back, to watch a man have fun, and build something incredible in the process - all with the soothing voice, of course!
@@sangyoonsim It's less he size but what's in it. It's true that tv is beyond most anyone's price point, but the case design it self can fit cheaper alternatives.
I actually think the exact opposite. The interesting part for DIY perks was that I could actually imagine building the stuff for myself, less with respect to my skills but to the money I'd had to spend. Think of the mic that was once built. But this one really is not entertaining or encouraging anymore. Sorry to say this.
@@goatnicholson He did a tremendous job on that one. Plus I think you can just switch off the fireplace if you don't want it. I would have put there my A/V receiver just because I love it and well, I already have it, however the 5.1 project with the individual amps he did seem very interesting to play with. But if he went for an A/V receiver off the shelf it wouldn't be much of a DIY anymore.
I'll be honest - no way I'd build this. But, I have to give high respect for such a great idea, incredible work, big time resourceful and encouraging others to give it all a try. Really awesome!
Well it would cost you at least £3200 points for all the equipment (sans ps5/gaming computer) and the wood and the brackets etc and the fireplace. This is no small build. At least 1.5 months of an average salary.
Can we all just appreciate how multi-skilled Matt is? He didn't just buy an audio setup and install it into his system, he had the intellect to set one up himself, from scratch! Doing it his own way! That's the definition of DIY right there.
This has to be one of the best diy projects, I am honestly so exited to get a house and do exactly this project. Matt, you truly are an inspiration! Keep up the great work!
@@srather cabinetry and furniture making would be carried out by a joiner, I wouldn't ring an engineer to get this job done. The rest would be some sort of AV guy to sort the sound and video elements, again not an engineer. So yeah, if you're an engineer and don't do this as a day job and never have, then you're firmly DIY. No shame in it.
Beautiful work Matt! Only thing I would recommend is to get/paint the hinges black so that they are not as distracting in the final build, the fireplace however is simply stunning!
Thank you, I was just about to comment that. As a matter of fact, I feel like a matte black finish to the entire inside surface of the panels (no offence to the wood veneers) would really have boosted the "movie theatre" look
it not invisible, is it, how about the old still piano still hinges, but mounted the wrong way round, so when the doors are fully open, you just see the spine the the hinges, even if the a silver, grass, gold coloured, you would just see, think line metal, look a bit cars go faster stripes, looking more designed that way, as prose, it need to be there to keep the door fulling off?
matt your builds are getting increasingly more ambitious and you're able to pull them off with the same consistent level of quality, that is a lot of skill there. well done.
I made a very very similar setup a few years ago minus the ps5 and surround sound. I did the same cooling system for the pc. Make sure you have some serious dust filter panels, as my ceiling very soon had that awful dust pattern blown across it. Epic build by the way. Makes feel I need to upgrade now.
This is a good point. I was hoping someone would bring up the impact of dust. I hadn't been thinking of the ceiling though, more that the "open" nature of the top would lead to lots of dust setting on the components. Hopefully something to be addressed in a later update.
@@JohnIrwin if the fans are not running constantly, this would indeed create an issue, one could seal of the top, and add exhaust fans to eliminate dust going inside the build.
I've been with this channel since the mushroom LED build and Matt deserves so much more recognition imo. I recommend this channel to every diy builder I know, because of the very detailed build process, him sharing the plans with everyone and his incredibly calming and enchanting personality. Love your work, Matt
4 million subscribers, that about as good as it gets. That's top tier in recognition. Especially for quality diy. Usually only dumb unboxing and such gets that high
@@debesys6306 brainless entertainment scores better. Unfortunately. This channel is not in that category. Among Channels that actually have meaningful content this subscriber number is very good.
Personal opinion. I have the feeling that the first 2 comments are implying that he doesn't need more recognition, because he has enough already. 4 million is a lot, yes, but one of the biggest "DIY" channels has like 70+ million. And all they do is brainless glueing one thing to another or ruining something perfectly fine for the sake of "DIY". What I'm saying is that I wish Matt to become that big to teach kids and young adults to make projects from recycled things. It inspires a new generation of people to be resourceful imo.
@@petermukisa4070 I know Matt a little since we've been working on a project together. He's a super bloke too. I hope he sees the funny side of that! :)
I thought for a second you were going to show a projector. Didn't expect this, its hidden away so well and the love the idea of having speakers in the doors too. Great work love it!
He just turned a TV into a chore. The same reason that everybody doesn't use murphy beds is why this is a terrible idea but people are easily distracted and tricked.
@@thomgizziz opening two doors is a chore? Would I do it? I mean the ones he's got built probably but it would depend. But saying it's a chore seems like a serious overstatement.
Depends on your house life. I think this would be a great idea if you wanted to keep your TV safe from kids being kids, or if you wanted to cut back on watching TV and find it less tempting when the black mirror isn't just staring at you.
This is definitely my favourite DIY Perks video so far, you went all out on this one! Some youtubers would spend an entire video building a PC but that section didn’t even span 30 seconds, showing how ambitious this project was!
For real when he talked about the PC i was like, that's true, and he goes on to legit build one and i was like wait wtf!? No way he built and showed that here as well!? xDD
When you spend that much on hinges you don't want to hide them, heh. My issue with it is that it's all fairly locked in. Like if he ever changes anything it's all going to be wrong. A new console that's an inch deeper, that PC is going to go obsolete, even using masking tape as a gasket, none of this is built for the long term. My dad used to build cabinets like this, fitted to the stuff of the day. I had a desk that was perfectly fitted to hold a commodore 64 and its monitor. Not very useful when the new stuff comes out.
@@GigsTaggart I don't think replacing the PC will give that many issues. He used fairly standard components. There will be new generation stuff that's comparable and quite possibly even compatible (in sizes). Even if the formats are a bit off, he only has to make a new aluminum square to mount the new components on and swap out the whole PC with a new one. The console, however... that's indeed to the whim of the Sonys, Microsofts and Nintendos out there. If they like to make the next one in the shape of a traffic cone (just as possible as any other shape), you're out of luck :P
How does this channel keep getting better? I remember watching this years ago thinking "wow there's no way he can top this project" but time and time again I'm even more impressed. Absolutely stunning work! My favorite channel on UA-cam by far!
The intro was mindblowing and showed how great you felt by completing the job, also, the production quality is getting higher with each new video and it shows! Would absolutely love a setup like this, but lacking on money and skills😅
I'd just darken the hinges on the side of the TV, or try to find them in black! Overall, amazing project! I want to do something similar but for my "work from home" set-up
I honestly cannot stand how incredible this build is. And as an audio nerd I'm freaking out about how insanely well the entire audio system is designed. Even down to the immaculate speaker driver choices. Well freakin done sir!!!
@@Pepe-dq2ib yeah I get the whole edge diffraction thing... I realize it's a big weakness. And of course I noticed that the center channel is not in an optimal location, and that it uses a different tweeter. I would argue the whole "timbre matching" thing is made to seem a lot more important than it actually is in the vast majority of cases, though. Those drivers could certainly be made to sound much better in a different design, but that's not the only goal of the project. He did everything he could to make the sound good. The Dayton DSP amp boards will especially come in handy for all of the quirks this design might introduce, and so it's conceivable that this design could be made to sound on par with very good dedicated systems. It's a really well done project all things considered.
Just feels like an excuse for an ad though. I certainly don't think a TV in a cupboard is a revolutionary idea. It perhaps better to say there's a reason people don't put their tellies in a cupboard
Matt as someone who installs audio/video equipment, my only 2 critiques are that you would want the fireplace and audio equipment on 2 separate circuits as you can get an audio back feed, the second issue is the placement of the center channel as it's way too high in the air to get the best vocal rendition, I would have put the center below the TV so that the center channel is closer to the sitting position. Overall your 5.2 setup looks clean.
@@Allmentux Bingo. The tweeter he used will beam horribly for the center channel, making it sound really poor anywhere other than right in front of it. Also, in my opinion, the drivers + amp combo he used are nowhere near powerful enough for a really good sound experience. I would have added more bass drivers, and used ports. I also would have redone the designs of all the other speakers to just be better... But either way, it's a neat project, even if similar results could have been accomplished with some decent in wall speakers...
Two recommendations when working with cables; 1) always run cables in pipes when the cables are hidden, in case there is a need to replace them at a later time. 2) separate power cables from audio cables so that the audio cables are not affected by electromagnetic interference.
@@MrRendeer But I don't get it, the whole thing is a cupboard which can be opened if there is the need for it. So it is not relevant in this case? Was it just general advice?
@@mikkermikker5908 the doors that hold the speakers are closed boxes. If something goes bad and cables need replacement, this could be hard to do without disassembling the box. Pre installed pipes would definitely help.
@mjc0961 for the subwoofer panel for example, since it's enclosure is glued shut and routed though the spacers, he cannot exchange them, where if he had pipes, you could push them through
It is ALWAYS a good day, when Matt uploads, it is just a shame these days don't come more often! I am always inspired by these builds and normally keeping things simple for most viewers to be able to try is the key. Amazing content as it always is! Also I think the main takeaway from this video is to make sure if you're going to die, don't do it by getting crushed by a TV, make sure it's not "lame" :D
@@drixom9805 Completely agree, they are so worth waiting for, but we're always geared up for what Matt's going to bring next! He's so ahead of our time it's unreal.
It’s an amazing build. I have no idea what it sounds like but I trust it sounds great. My only problem with this is the giant hinges at all four corners of the screen. There’s just no way to unsee that when you see it. Otherwise, tremendous and the craftsmanship is terrific.
powder coating (or any other painting method) would have been a great touch on those hinges, I know they can be an aesthetic for some, but they are a tad distracting for my taste Edit: I see there are black options on amazon from that link, so its really up to the end user. no extra work neccesary
Yes, very distracting. I was waiting for him to mention it and paint them or something Edit: it's funny, though, that I didn't notice them at the beginning of the video
your comment pissed me off lightly, and i thought to myself wow such a small thing to be bothered by and you don’t t even see them when its closed and i scrolled up to look at them and then immediately they turned into a set of 4 flashlights that couldn’t be ignored if i was watching the tv so i retract my thought and totally agree, but i don’t nt think i would have been bothered by it if the attention wasn’t brought
I wonder if the difference between 5.1 and 5.2 would be the number of subwoofers? Or does the last number mean the number of signals, so if two subwoofers are getting the same signal it would still be 5.1? And can you even get a stereo signal subwoofer setup if you have two subwoofers? An AV receiver normally has only one subwoofer output. When you attach three subwoofers to one output, would that make 5.3 or still 5.1 since it's the same audio signal? I know you can hardly hear stereo on these low frequencies, but the naming scheme is still interesting.
@@jeehaa7099 according to the spec it's number of subwoofers. There's only one lfe channel, and if there's no lfe channel it just uses the right signal.
@@jeehaa7099 yes, the .2 refers to 2 subwoofers. In some cases, there could be 3 numbers, for example, 5.4.2 surround. the 5 refers to 5 mains(center, front left, front right, rear left, and rear right), the 4 refers to top speakers(2 forward, and 2 rear), and 2 subs(usually one left and right or one front and one rear)
It really depends on the input signal. For example 7.2 has two separate subwoofer channels. If you have a 5.1 input and 5.1 amp, you can have a 100 subs its still 5.1. some floorstanding speakers have huge subs that go pretty low and with biwiring you can even go without a subwoofer. However this setup seems to be adjustable for all drivers (i believe only the surrounds are 2driver for one channel) and the programming capability is very interesting.
The gaps aren't tight. That's video blur. Watch the last few seconds as he closes it. You can see the gap in the top panels until they magically "disappear" when he shuts the final door. Still a nice build.
@@Istarax Agree. I probably wouldn't have said anything if he didn't make a point of showing how to hide it with the masking tape hack. Doors will have gaps, so blurring them with video editing is just odd. Like I said, still a nice build.
God Bless you Matt. You inspire all of us and the amount of work you put in on every single video is absolutely Amazing! God has truly called you to this!
Man, any company should be jumping at the chance to work with you. You make real what most marketing departments could only wish they could envision for their advertisements.
This guy is just brillinant! One of the only channels where you feel amazed, and worth every second of time spent on! Thank you sir! You make the world a better place. Wish I could be a carpenter like him.
Really cool idea and execution 👌🏻 Being an audiophile, I would love to hear it. Generally, you want resonance free (not square) cabinets and the tweeters on all front speakers to be identical and pointed directly at the listening position, you want a full range center speaker, but there are few rules without exception in hifi. I really like the concept and the dual subs. Would love to see a motorised version. Keep up the good work 💪😃
I suppose the speakers being on hinges mean you could point them at really any target in the room. Just depends on if the hinges can hold the doors in specific places
@@Squeph I was thinking of the center channel, whick should be tilted downwards. The issue with the hinges (if they can not be fixed in a specific position is of course that any action has an equal and opposite reaction, meaning that when the membrane moves forward, the door will mobe slightly backwards, making the sound a bit less punchy. Usually it also improves the sound to have the speakers on stand mounts in stead of on shelves, so the resonance does not make the furniture “play along”.
You've outdone yourself this time. This is by far my personal favourite of the things you've done, and I must say I feel very inspired to do something similar! Thank you as always for your work!!
All your builds are ridiculously cool. It would be neat with a look back video about your previous builds and how they are holding up with time and use.
It has to be said, this guy is a legend. Creating things that not only look good but are also practical in terms of accessibility and stunningly built to perfection. Great video matt 👌👍🏼👍🏼
I would add some minor detail: Your amplifiers come with those black stock fans. Standard size and likely somewhat quiet - but most definitely still audible. You could replace them with something from Noctua (e.g. their "industrial" lineup) and make it so quiet that you'd have to listen for it. Or you can add some beefy passive radiators..
Amazing. Nice job and thanks for sharing. My only personal preference would be to paint those silver hinges... for me they distracted from the screen. Excellent video!
Looks great and it turns out well, that trick to hide the gap in between the doors I did not know that as an DIY person myself. what I should do is to color the hinges black or the same color as the closet. Now these look so dominant. I should probably use the walnut vernier at the center speaker as well. Great job, looking forward to your next project👍
Its an awesome idea and build. However, I do wonder if in reality the doors will mostly be left open hence it would be nice to have some removable covers to hide the hinges to give it a more nicer permanent look.
Painting the hinges the same color as the cabinet would probably be enough as you generally aren’t looking at the speaker housing when you’re watching TV.
yeah agree, most will eventually just leave the doors open and definately in the UK most rooms are likely not that big therefore wasting precious space on either side of the unit just for the doors/speakers. Nice but probably not practical.
I think the hinges look great. If the intent was to have it open most of the time, they would've simply been on the outside. However, that's not the intent. You talked about reality rather than intent, and it's definitely fair to assume it might be left open more often than not. However, this is a purpose built enclosure. As for this specific one, the person who designed it will also be the one using it. That would make me lean more towards reality matching with intent. If this was a mass-market product, then yeah maybe the hinges should've been on the outside when closed. Again though, I like how they look lol.
Excellent work, and I like the selection of speakers. One thing I would recommend doing in the future if you do other things like this is to use insert nuts and bolts to screw in the covers for the speaker covers, with a silicone gasket for sealing if necessary. This would aid in disassembly for transport as well as serviceability. You can also plug screw holes with dowels, or get caps for each bolt head. Not as seamless as filler and paint, but it's a lot easier to service.
So I am only 1 minute in and this is exactly what I want for our home. Maybe for different reasons since we are currently on TV number 4 in 6 years (and not having any TV for 3 of those 6 years)! Have been looking at a way to hide/protect our TV for years. Everything in our house is minimalist including replacing all lights with spotlights, removing everything that can be grabbed (or as much as possible), and bio locks on most doors, so really looking forward to now watching to the end 🙂
Incredible project, I never miss your videos. I was thinking if there was a way to have the hinges in black? I feel like they would fit better because the ones you have right now create a bit of a contrast with the dark paint.
You can always darken metal. Either spray paint the things, or use gun blue (assuming it reacts with whatever metal the hinges use). You could probably even design covers for the hinges if desired, or do away with the hinges altogether and turn your actual structure into a hinge.
I am really excited about how you build this and how well idea on the total video and audio experience is. I do think that getting custom drivers and basically setting your own crossover and control for them with custom software is quite in depth, and not anyone can just do that. I do however like it myself as a mechanical engineer to see that such software is quite accessible, and the setup doesn't need to be so expensive.
This is amazing! As an electronics engineer who has worked in HiFi companies, the fact that you've designed, built and tuned the speaker is very impressive. One note, you probably want to angle the sides towards the listener so there is a 30deg angle or so instead of them resting flat/in-line with the screen. Have you tried that?
Professional audio engineer here, great stuff! All that's left to do is sound proof that room. It sounds awful as it is and will dramatically affect the sound of the speakers. Maybe a future DIY video idea?
This is still one of my favourite channels till today. The style of editing and production makes you feel like you're building all these things with him, and as if you knew anything about building or technicalities (which I do not :D).
Dude what do you do for a living, your ability to cover so many bases so well is INSANE. Genuinely brilliant, very inspirational to a young maker like myself.
Very cool. My one nit pick would be as you have left the speakers essentially aloud to free hang, the free movement may absorb some of the force from the driver's potentially affecting sound quality. The doors are likely heavy enough and the driver's small enough that it's a none issue but I'd personally like to lock them in place somehow to not allow movement.
Always looking forward to Matt's DIY project and he never fails to amaze us with his ideas, skills and clear explanation of every detail on how to do it. Really love watching your videos 👏👏👏
This video was so well done man, you can tell you put a ton of effort in editing as well as the physical work you put in to making the home cinema as well. Much respect! 💯
Sweet build! The seams where the doors come together looked fine to me before the attempt to hide them. Painted overlapping masking tape doesn’t seem like an ideal solution.
could have had extra wood that joins up with a recess in the other, it would mean you have to open and close one door specifically before the other, but hides the seams without using tape
I'm really confused on theasking tape idea, if he taped over the opening then the tape would come off every time it was opened so that's not what he did right I mean that's what it looked like but then he opened and closed it.
Great work! For the speakers, since (proper) speaker building is not trivial, I’d opt for embedding in-wall speaker solutions that many audio manufacturers offer. You can even go active and instead embed an A/V processor in the cabinet above (thus gaining features like Dolby and room equalization).
You sound like a square. I heard you the first time you said "Proper speakers goes wayyy beyond a DIY project" And that statement in itself is hilariously bad.
@@More_Row you use the word "sound" even though it is obvious you know so little about the subject. It was clear from the moment you assumed that, because he "set them up the way he wanted", that means they're soundly (see what I did there?) - let alone, optimally - engineered loudspeakers, without having even a glimpse of any objective measurements of the final result. I mean, yeah, if you don't bother with their objective performance, DIY loudspeakers are the easiest project ever! Go ahead! But from an audio engineering perspective, we simply do not know the end quality from what we've seen in the video (I won't even go into nit-picking obvious deficiencies, like that a ribbon will never sound the same as a cone driver - e.g., significant differences in dynamic behaviour & distortion profiles - thus compromising homogeneity between mid and L/R channels). In any case, I'm just suggesting (safer - for people who don't know what they are getting into, as many parts of the speaker config are mentioned only in passing in the video - and more feature-rich) alternatives. DIY is all about thinking of & exploring alternatives, after all, and not blindly copying. Anyhow, since you sound like a troll, take care & bb.
@@shamanprime You are so pretentious bro. I really don’t care, I believe him when he says what he set up sounds good. Or at least good enough for a DIY project:)
Well, now this is what i'm talking about. Huge applause to you, for this fantastic REAL DIY project. I criticized your previous vid(s) for consisting of projects that needed people with quite some money to blow (like who can afford a 3D printer, F.E.) but THIS, this is something you REALLY can do yourself and this is just the real deal. LOVE it and THANK you for this fantastic video. Love the way you present, love the way you do it, and i'm inspired to do this too as i'm planning to do a fireplace makeover. THANKS. huge thumbs up. If i could, I would give this vid more than one thumbs up!
Dont need to buy a 3d printer, just find someone that have it & tell them to make it. Those hinges are not DIY. The purpose of DIY is ultimately to cut on labor cost etc. Its not DIY for the sake of DIY. And finally, getting ideas from a YT video isnt exactly DIY either. See the bigger picture.
You do realise 3d printers are EXTREMELY cheap nowadays? Like, you could get one for less than $200. The tools used in this video cost much more. That's a weird comparison to make.
I am huge fan. I saw this thumbnail for a week. I was like. aww no way it could be better than his other stuff. he's hit his peak. Damn, i was WRONG he is full stride. Inspirational. I am proud of you Matt! Keep going my friend. Incredible. I must do it now in my new house!
Seeing and hearing your excitement makes these builds that much better. You nailed it buddy. Phenomenal job, and that TV looks amazing. I thought I knew a lot about speakers but after watching this I know nothing lol. I want to do the mini amps like you did here. You not only make some amazing stuff, but it's very informative and a whole lot of fun to watch. The "original perks" part was cool too, I'm guess is your dad. God bless you buddy and I'm glad to have found your channel a couple years ago. Well done buddy, amazing work
As he obviously has 12 amplifier channels he ran 4 wires to each surround speaker and used the crossovers in the amp modules. (active speaker with external amp)
As someone who grew up around TV cabinets designed to close and look nice and hide the TV when company was over; the cabinet was never closed, the TV remained open, and all the effort put into making it 'tidy' fell away to the fact that it was a frequently used device. A neat concept but design tends to fall to functionalism in daily use. Same reason people will form their own paths through grass rather than take a longer paved path. EDIT: I realize this could be read as explicitly negative! I love that you build things, you put real thought into your work and I'm subscribed for a reason, I'm just thinking out loud about design vs function.
I think if someone goes through the effort to make the doors motorized and Link to the remote control for the tv, it would have to be closed if you turn the TV off. If you Link the motor of the doors and the power button of the TV so that they both detect the same signal of the remote, it wouldn't be an "extra step" for the user so that the tidy function of the closed tv would actually be used. Of course you'd have to program the moter circuitry to open and close smoothly and that it works together but if that works... Awesome.
This man makes me even more depressed with his insane talent and positiv attitude. Can you make a video where you reach your limit, fail, and you have to ask a friend for help or something? Seriously though: I'm always so impressed and i love watching your well made videos and super creative ideas. Pure entertainment and inspiring as well. Keep it up, wish you all the best.
@@ciklop4206 Sure, but it's not as easy at it looks. A project that would usually take two weeks to complete takes this fella a month or so, between takes, editing, & fixing small incorrections, etc etc. I
I love watching you create technical and aesthetic works of art. You’re also very calm and pleasant to listen to. Thank you for producing such great videos!
Hi Matt, would be awesome for an extended version of this for those who want more indepth details, like for example the complete build of the sound system..
As always looks impressive. Great job on the fit and finish. Personally I would not do this cuz opening and closing would soon become a hassle after each viewing session. Maybe could improve it by adding a PIR motion detector and microcontroller so that it opens automatically when someone is in the viewing area. A motorized mechanism that opens it when you power on the TV would be nice too. Also, the hinges do look nice but I would have gone for a darker color. For now it's soo clean looking!
Delightful project! Really well designed and aesthetic as well! As for the shortcomings: One problem is that the heat-generating devices are located at the top, where it is already warm (warm air rises), other problem, do the internal fans make additional noise that interferes with watching TV? Considering recent events, the rise in electricity prices is significant, surely such a system consumes a lot of power!? Maybe You can consider some power saving features? Appreciate the work on the audio system though, good choice, great work!
Just had media wall built. Gutted I didn't see this video prior to build, an obvious re-design would have course been included. Just fantastic, more vids please 👍
I like them, it almost looks like they hold the TV in place if you don't know better. It also kinda matches with the color seen on the borders of the fireplace.
@@AndyHage They might look nice if you are looking at this purely as furniture and not considering its purpose. But when the TV is on in the dark, you want to see only the image and not shiny hardware around it. It is why he painted everything dark. The hinges go against that.
Hi Matt, your build turned out even more awesome than expected. We are glad we could help you out with some technical advice and the audiocomponents for the build!
I keep getting blown away with this combo every time I use it 😄 thanks for helping out with it!!
I am impressed bravo 👏👏👏
Ur a genius
Strange, have you guys at SI ever seen any of his other DYI:s? I mean, "more awsome than expected" is pretty much "always awsome"!
it's ugly
this channel excels at taking an already cool concept and bringing it far beyond expectations. Every build seems like something that might be a little janky in places, but DIY Perks never fails to deliver something that is not only a novel concept but a perfectly executed one that you would never suspect was made by one guy and some store-bought stuff.
@aaaaa I had no idea what you where talking about because I was looking at the tv, but you meant above the tv to each side.
@aaaaa where? i still don’t see what ur talking about
It is novel but this project isn't practical. Chances are he will almost never end up closing those doors unless the TV is almost never used. He perfectly executed a useless and counterproductive project... and it still looks a bit trashy, those hinges are eyesores.
@@thomgizziz
"isn't practical"
states something as fact
"chances are"
Bases fact on guesswork,
there goes your entire argument.
This man is 4 generations ahead of us
edit: happy birthday
He literally is
he is the new generation for all generation
Big brain
Like literally
4 million subscribers as well
He built the coolest open case gaming PC and gave it only 12 seconds of coverage in this video.
pc builds like this are extremely common actually, which is why he probably didnt spend much time covering it
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@@leelyn12 not usually on aluminum plates though.
It's extremely cool and its also somehow one of his less unique ones
This has to be one of the best channels on the platform. His genuine eagerness to build things he likes is super apparent, and he manages to make every project seem more interesting and exciting than the last... Plus everything he builds has master-level aesthetics to boot. And on top of everything, he even shares the blueprints to his builds just to inspire people to start their own DIY projects. Bravo Matt, keep doing you.
It helps when you have 8 hours per day to come up with things and basically unlimited budget to execute your ideas. Most of what he does isn't exactly difficult, but pretty risky if you can't afford to mess up
@@daylen577 IT does, but he is working on this Channel for many years, so it didnt come for free.
It's digitally edited to look more impressive than it actually is.
It looks like trash, those hinges are garish. He could have made it look better if he wasn't trying to hide it because hiding it was a bad idea in the first place. Opening and closing that everyday isn't going to be done. It will stay open most of the time because that is convenient for the same reason that you don't hide your kitchen or your bed even though it would look better a lot of the time.
@@thomgizziz this could be a valid constructive opinion, but you choose to be mean and hurtful in the process. You could do better.
I feel like this is one of the best channel, inh terms of handling "getting big".
Many youtubers turn to contant that is far out of any potential viewer's scope or budget, but here we can see absolutely amazing builds, that are made with the same care and attention as the ones many years ago.
I rarely watch youtube nowdays, but DIY Perks is a place I always can go back, to watch a man have fun, and build something incredible in the process - all with the soothing voice, of course!
Dude, none of us can afford TV that big...
@@sangyoonsim It's less he size but what's in it.
It's true that tv is beyond most anyone's price point, but the case design it self can fit cheaper alternatives.
@@sangyoonsim You can get a 75 inch TV at best buy for less than 600 bucks...
I actually think the exact opposite. The interesting part for DIY perks was that I could actually imagine building the stuff for myself, less with respect to my skills but to the money I'd had to spend. Think of the mic that was once built. But this one really is not entertaining or encouraging anymore. Sorry to say this.
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The fireplace is simply stunning
Nice
So sweet video for you
Too distracting for a cinema. You can tell he's not a filmmaker
@@goatnicholson He did a tremendous job on that one. Plus I think you can just switch off the fireplace if you don't want it. I would have put there my A/V receiver just because I love it and well, I already have it, however the 5.1 project with the individual amps he did seem very interesting to play with. But if he went for an A/V receiver off the shelf it wouldn't be much of a DIY anymore.
Yes
I'll be honest - no way I'd build this. But, I have to give high respect for such a great idea, incredible work, big time resourceful and encouraging others to give it all a try. Really awesome!
Well it would cost you at least £3200 points for all the equipment (sans ps5/gaming computer) and the wood and the brackets etc and the fireplace. This is no small build. At least 1.5 months of an average salary.
@@HenryLeslieGraham So?
@@ekimandersom4478 ok so you are wealthy, not everyone is.
@@ekimandersom4478 wtf 🤣 What do you mean, “so?”…
@@DellSnooze So whats the point in writing that it will be expensive?
Can we all just appreciate how multi-skilled Matt is?
He didn't just buy an audio setup and install it into his system, he had the intellect to set one up himself, from scratch!
Doing it his own way! That's the definition of DIY right there.
an audiophile grade setup no less
Incoming actual audiophiles that seethe
Not audiophile grade reeee
yes, Im always very impressed! what a genius he is. well done Matt!
It isn't hard and that setup with the janky hinges looks awful. It is his job to do stuff like this and it isn't even done that well.
And make a fantastic video production of him doing it as well 😉 Props to the production levels!
This has to be one of the best diy projects, I am honestly so exited to get a house and do exactly this project. Matt, you truly are an inspiration! Keep up the great work!
I feel the same. If I ever do get my own house, his channel would be my inspiration to do some DIY renos to make my place look better.
Man, look at this lucky guy, buying a house and everything
Where does DIY end? If I get an engineering dregree and buy a toolshop is it still DIY?
@@srather cabinetry and furniture making would be carried out by a joiner, I wouldn't ring an engineer to get this job done. The rest would be some sort of AV guy to sort the sound and video elements, again not an engineer. So yeah, if you're an engineer and don't do this as a day job and never have, then you're firmly DIY. No shame in it.
@@srather I guess, if it is not considered a company? If it is just you doing it, without a company representing it, maybe
Beautiful work Matt! Only thing I would recommend is to get/paint the hinges black so that they are not as distracting in the final build, the fireplace however is simply stunning!
Thank you, I was just about to comment that. As a matter of fact, I feel like a matte black finish to the entire inside surface of the panels (no offence to the wood veneers) would really have boosted the "movie theatre" look
it not invisible, is it, how about the old still piano still hinges, but mounted the wrong way round, so when the doors are fully open, you just see the spine the the hinges, even if the a silver, grass, gold coloured, you would just see, think line metal, look a bit cars go faster stripes, looking more designed that way, as prose, it need to be there to keep the door fulling off?
the paint would eventually peel off since it has many moving parts. getting it anodized or plated would be better.
This setup is so good, he unintentionally included a heater along with everything else.
what?
@@Pet_Hedgehog i think hes talking about the pc
@@beebzcringe kind of a weird thing to point out...
@@Pet_Hedgehog
Do you also think people literally believe your mother has her own zip code?
@@Netro1992 what
matt your builds are getting increasingly more ambitious and you're able to pull them off with the same consistent level of quality, that is a lot of skill there. well done.
I made a very very similar setup a few years ago minus the ps5 and surround sound. I did the same cooling system for the pc. Make sure you have some serious dust filter panels, as my ceiling very soon had that awful dust pattern blown across it. Epic build by the way. Makes feel I need to upgrade now.
This is a good point. I was hoping someone would bring up the impact of dust. I hadn't been thinking of the ceiling though, more that the "open" nature of the top would lead to lots of dust setting on the components. Hopefully something to be addressed in a later update.
dust filters would almost render out this issue
Depends on how much dust they generate in their lounge
@@JohnIrwin if the fans are not running constantly, this would indeed create an issue, one could seal of the top, and add exhaust fans to eliminate dust going inside the build.
I've been with this channel since the mushroom LED build and Matt deserves so much more recognition imo. I recommend this channel to every diy builder I know, because of the very detailed build process, him sharing the plans with everyone and his incredibly calming and enchanting personality. Love your work, Matt
I mean he has almost 4 million subscribers - he's not exactly lacking in recognition!
4 million subscribers, that about as good as it gets. That's top tier in recognition. Especially for quality diy. Usually only dumb unboxing and such gets that high
yup me too..mushroom led ftw
@@debesys6306 brainless entertainment scores better. Unfortunately. This channel is not in that category. Among Channels that actually have meaningful content this subscriber number is very good.
Personal opinion. I have the feeling that the first 2 comments are implying that he doesn't need more recognition, because he has enough already. 4 million is a lot, yes, but one of the biggest "DIY" channels has like 70+ million. And all they do is brainless glueing one thing to another or ruining something perfectly fine for the sake of "DIY". What I'm saying is that I wish Matt to become that big to teach kids and young adults to make projects from recycled things. It inspires a new generation of people to be resourceful imo.
Mat = DIY Perks
Mat's Father = Original Perks
Just realised that his surname is Perks 😂I love a pun
@@C3PVO Fortunately Matt's father didn't DIY or we wouldn't have Matt.
I'll see myself out...
@@marcdraco2189 i see what you did there 😂
@@petermukisa4070 I know Matt a little since we've been working on a project together. He's a super bloke too. I hope he sees the funny side of that! :)
@@marcdraco2189Matt's mum: DHY 😂
I just love how you can see the excitement as he jumps around while explaining the build, amazing stuff
It's called acting, as that's what generates interest to like and subscribe = make money.
@@kookiethebear how hard is it to believe that someone is actually proud of what they Archived?
I thought for a second you were going to show a projector. Didn't expect this, its hidden away so well and the love the idea of having speakers in the doors too. Great work love it!
He just turned a TV into a chore. The same reason that everybody doesn't use murphy beds is why this is a terrible idea but people are easily distracted and tricked.
@@thomgizziz nah give the man some respect, its very cool and he is very talented, plus it’s not a chore unless you think of it as one
@@thomgizziz opening two doors is a chore? Would I do it? I mean the ones he's got built probably but it would depend. But saying it's a chore seems like a serious overstatement.
Depends on your house life.
I think this would be a great idea if you wanted to keep your TV safe from kids being kids, or if you wanted to cut back on watching TV and find it less tempting when the black mirror isn't just staring at you.
This is definitely my favourite DIY Perks video so far, you went all out on this one! Some youtubers would spend an entire video building a PC but that section didn’t even span 30 seconds, showing how ambitious this project was!
For real when he talked about the PC i was like, that's true, and he goes on to legit build one and i was like wait wtf!? No way he built and showed that here as well!? xDD
This incredible work is the reason you didn't upload a video for 3 months 😂 absolutely amazing the things you think up and execute the build perfectly
Overkill?
@@danielcarrera9601 Yeah. Don't find many people who recognise the symbol
@@Lordhitchy I recognized it
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You make it look so easy. I'd love to own a setup like this. I'd definitely spray those hinges the same dark colour as used for the rest of it.
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that was my immediate first thought as well lol. Hinges stand out a bit with the silver
@@Dubitz same, they are a bit distracting
When you spend that much on hinges you don't want to hide them, heh. My issue with it is that it's all fairly locked in. Like if he ever changes anything it's all going to be wrong. A new console that's an inch deeper, that PC is going to go obsolete, even using masking tape as a gasket, none of this is built for the long term. My dad used to build cabinets like this, fitted to the stuff of the day. I had a desk that was perfectly fitted to hold a commodore 64 and its monitor. Not very useful when the new stuff comes out.
@@GigsTaggart I don't think replacing the PC will give that many issues. He used fairly standard components. There will be new generation stuff that's comparable and quite possibly even compatible (in sizes). Even if the formats are a bit off, he only has to make a new aluminum square to mount the new components on and swap out the whole PC with a new one. The console, however... that's indeed to the whim of the Sonys, Microsofts and Nintendos out there. If they like to make the next one in the shape of a traffic cone (just as possible as any other shape), you're out of luck :P
How does this channel keep getting better? I remember watching this years ago thinking "wow there's no way he can top this project" but time and time again I'm even more impressed. Absolutely stunning work! My favorite channel on UA-cam by far!
In 2025: I built an invisible helicopter
The intro was mindblowing and showed how great you felt by completing the job, also, the production quality is getting higher with each new video and it shows!
Would absolutely love a setup like this, but lacking on money and skills😅
This man has everything invisible in his home so that when people try to rob his house, they find nothing xD
I'd just darken the hinges on the side of the TV, or try to find them in black! Overall, amazing project! I want to do something similar but for my "work from home" set-up
And the fireplace frame
@@aryaadhyaksa1559exactly, the hinges and the upper frame of the fireplace have to go
I honestly cannot stand how incredible this build is. And as an audio nerd I'm freaking out about how insanely well the entire audio system is designed. Even down to the immaculate speaker driver choices. Well freakin done sir!!!
i highly doubt you are an audio nerd as those speakers and enclosure would sound horrible.
@@Pepe-dq2ib yeah I get the whole edge diffraction thing... I realize it's a big weakness. And of course I noticed that the center channel is not in an optimal location, and that it uses a different tweeter. I would argue the whole "timbre matching" thing is made to seem a lot more important than it actually is in the vast majority of cases, though. Those drivers could certainly be made to sound much better in a different design, but that's not the only goal of the project. He did everything he could to make the sound good. The Dayton DSP amp boards will especially come in handy for all of the quirks this design might introduce, and so it's conceivable that this design could be made to sound on par with very good dedicated systems. It's a really well done project all things considered.
@@Spaniard47 i am using refurbed JBL 4345 and my dads passed down McIntosh MC2102 tube amp.
@@Pepe-dq2ib keep us posted.
Me too. Absolutely faultless!
I generally hate ads but the way you mixed the ad into the video in this one is particularly well done. As for the project, incredible as always.
Just feels like an excuse for an ad though. I certainly don't think a TV in a cupboard is a revolutionary idea. It perhaps better to say there's a reason people don't put their tellies in a cupboard
SponsorBlock for FireFox etc... makes it allll go away.
@@truth.speaker the thing actally matters is you saw tge video, and he got the views and money
@@adimw Preach! The add-on skipped dozens of hrs of sponsors for me so far... DOZENS OF HOURS!
Matt as someone who installs audio/video equipment, my only 2 critiques are that you would want the fireplace and audio equipment on 2 separate circuits as you can get an audio back feed, the second issue is the placement of the center channel as it's way too high in the air to get the best vocal rendition, I would have put the center below the TV so that the center channel is closer to the sitting position. Overall your 5.2 setup looks clean.
Not only way to high, but also falsely turned 90° sideways. He should have gone with dome tweeters for the centre channel as well.
I thought the same thing as well . That's probably why we didn't get to hear it in the video. It probably sounds like ass
@@Allmentux Bingo. The tweeter he used will beam horribly for the center channel, making it sound really poor anywhere other than right in front of it.
Also, in my opinion, the drivers + amp combo he used are nowhere near powerful enough for a really good sound experience.
I would have added more bass drivers, and used ports. I also would have redone the designs of all the other speakers to just be better...
But either way, it's a neat project, even if similar results could have been accomplished with some decent in wall speakers...
@@Allmentuxthe thing is, the subwoofer is small and there are 2 subwoofers so it is not a 5.1 setup, but rather a 5.2 or a 5.
What happened to the 2 rear channel speakers? Wouldn't they have to have wires running to them too?
Two recommendations when working with cables; 1) always run cables in pipes when the cables are hidden, in case there is a need to replace them at a later time. 2) separate power cables from audio cables so that the audio cables are not affected by electromagnetic interference.
Always run cables in pipes so that if there's a need to replace them later, it's harder to do so because they're in a pipe. What?
@@mjc0961 If you have a pull line it's a lot easier as you don't have to take apart the whole panel
@@MrRendeer But I don't get it, the whole thing is a cupboard which can be opened if there is the need for it. So it is not relevant in this case? Was it just general advice?
@@mikkermikker5908 the doors that hold the speakers are closed boxes. If something goes bad and cables need replacement, this could be hard to do without disassembling the box. Pre installed pipes would definitely help.
@mjc0961 for the subwoofer panel for example, since it's enclosure is glued shut and routed though the spacers, he cannot exchange them, where if he had pipes, you could push them through
It is ALWAYS a good day, when Matt uploads, it is just a shame these days don't come more often! I am always inspired by these builds and normally keeping things simple for most viewers to be able to try is the key. Amazing content as it always is! Also I think the main takeaway from this video is to make sure if you're going to die, don't do it by getting crushed by a TV, make sure it's not "lame" :D
it's just the quality has gotten so amazing it takes a long time to finish these videos.
@@drixom9805 Completely agree, they are so worth waiting for, but we're always geared up for what Matt's going to bring next! He's so ahead of our time it's unreal.
Getting squashed by a TV sounds so funny lmfao
One-upping himself in every video...The build is elegant, simple, beautiful, cozy, and presented brilliantly. The steps are easy to follow. As always.
It’s an amazing build. I have no idea what it sounds like but I trust it sounds great. My only problem with this is the giant hinges at all four corners of the screen. There’s just no way to unsee that when you see it. Otherwise, tremendous and the craftsmanship is terrific.
I was saying the same thing, he should’ve painted them too
And the visible cables of the speakers.
You could inlay then and then cover them up
@@guidomedici3044 The exposed glossy speaker cables really need a non-shiny sleeve or at least some matte black paint.
Paint to match colour. Add 2 motors + remote so you can automate the opening and closing.
powder coating (or any other painting method) would have been a great touch on those hinges, I know they can be an aesthetic for some, but they are a tad distracting for my taste
Edit: I see there are black options on amazon from that link, so its really up to the end user. no extra work neccesary
i was thinking that if the hinges are made of aluminium they can be anodized
Yes, very distracting. I was waiting for him to mention it and paint them or something
Edit: it's funny, though, that I didn't notice them at the beginning of the video
Hinges do need paint
your comment pissed me off lightly, and i thought to myself wow such a small thing to be bothered by and you don’t t even see them when its closed and i scrolled up to look at them and then immediately they turned into a set of 4 flashlights that couldn’t be ignored if i was watching the tv so i retract my thought and totally agree, but i don’t nt think i would have been bothered by it if the attention wasn’t brought
I checked (because they bothered me too) and the hinges are available in black.
It's so adorable that your parents helped you with this! How wonderful and special to involve them in your process!
Just an FYI, your setup would be a 5.2 setup since you have two subwoofers.
Awesome build!
I wonder if the difference between 5.1 and 5.2 would be the number of subwoofers? Or does the last number mean the number of signals, so if two subwoofers are getting the same signal it would still be 5.1? And can you even get a stereo signal subwoofer setup if you have two subwoofers? An AV receiver normally has only one subwoofer output. When you attach three subwoofers to one output, would that make 5.3 or still 5.1 since it's the same audio signal?
I know you can hardly hear stereo on these low frequencies, but the naming scheme is still interesting.
@@jeehaa7099 according to the spec it's number of subwoofers. There's only one lfe channel, and if there's no lfe channel it just uses the right signal.
@@jeehaa7099 yes, the .2 refers to 2 subwoofers. In some cases, there could be 3 numbers, for example, 5.4.2 surround. the 5 refers to 5 mains(center, front left, front right, rear left, and rear right), the 4 refers to top speakers(2 forward, and 2 rear), and 2 subs(usually one left and right or one front and one rear)
I was thinking the same thing
It really depends on the input signal. For example 7.2 has two separate subwoofer channels. If you have a 5.1 input and 5.1 amp, you can have a 100 subs its still 5.1. some floorstanding speakers have huge subs that go pretty low and with biwiring you can even go without a subwoofer.
However this setup seems to be adjustable for all drivers (i believe only the surrounds are 2driver for one channel) and the programming capability is very interesting.
I suggest painting the hinges, I believe black is going to be better than silver. Great job, though!
Was thinking the same
Can't you buy black?
Amazed how you managed to pull off such a clean and straight piece by building it on such rough terrain as your backyard. Those gaps are so tight.
The gaps aren't tight. That's video blur. Watch the last few seconds as he closes it. You can see the gap in the top panels until they magically "disappear" when he shuts the final door. Still a nice build.
@@piggjf still much better than some mass market furniture
@@Istarax Agree. I probably wouldn't have said anything if he didn't make a point of showing how to hide it with the masking tape hack. Doors will have gaps, so blurring them with video editing is just odd.
Like I said, still a nice build.
@@piggjf Might be less video editing and more youtube's aggressive compression
@@amoliski No way. Watch the end when he closes the cabinets. The lines are crisp and immediately blur out when he closes the last door.
I love how this turned out. Now imagine installing some small motors, to open/close the panels? And maybe control it with a remote or voice commands?
That's what I was thinking too, something like walk into room and clap twice to open the panels, that would be slick
God Bless you Matt. You inspire all of us and the amount of work you put in on every single video is absolutely Amazing! God has truly called you to this!
Man, any company should be jumping at the chance to work with you. You make real what most marketing departments could only wish they could envision for their advertisements.
This guy is just brillinant! One of the only channels where you feel amazed, and worth every second of time spent on!
Thank you sir! You make the world a better place.
Wish I could be a carpenter like him.
Really cool idea and execution 👌🏻 Being an audiophile, I would love to hear it. Generally, you want resonance free (not square) cabinets and the tweeters on all front speakers to be identical and pointed directly at the listening position, you want a full range center speaker, but there are few rules without exception in hifi.
I really like the concept and the dual subs. Would love to see a motorised version. Keep up the good work 💪😃
I suppose the speakers being on hinges mean you could point them at really any target in the room. Just depends on if the hinges can hold the doors in specific places
@@Squeph I was thinking of the center channel, whick should be tilted downwards. The issue with the hinges (if they can not be fixed in a specific position is of course that any action has an equal and opposite reaction, meaning that when the membrane moves forward, the door will mobe slightly backwards, making the sound a bit less punchy. Usually it also improves the sound to have the speakers on stand mounts in stead of on shelves, so the resonance does not make the furniture “play along”.
You've outdone yourself this time. This is by far my personal favourite of the things you've done, and I must say I feel very inspired to do something similar!
Thank you as always for your work!!
Im pretty jealous of this guys ability to focus and work through his projects! Awesome watching this channel!
As a woodworker, I can appreciate what you did here. Very very clean design!.
All your builds are ridiculously cool. It would be neat with a look back video about your previous builds and how they are holding up with time and use.
I would argue that having 2 of those subs makes it an 5.2 Surround set up and not a 5.1. But the build is as awesome as ever.
It depends on if the subs are driven from separate audio sources, or a single source.
@@faeranne fair enough
Both subwoofers are driven off the same channel. It's still 5.1
Woof
Subs don't produce stereo sound, because you can't hear where the low sound is coming from, so it doesn't matter.
I really appreciate that these videos are not multi part series.
It has to be said, this guy is a legend. Creating things that not only look good but are also practical in terms of accessibility and stunningly built to perfection.
Great video matt 👌👍🏼👍🏼
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It doesn't look that good nor is it perfect. Those hinges are an eyesore.
I would add some minor detail: Your amplifiers come with those black stock fans. Standard size and likely somewhat quiet - but most definitely still audible. You could replace them with something from Noctua (e.g. their "industrial" lineup) and make it so quiet that you'd have to listen for it. Or you can add some beefy passive radiators..
Love it! Maybe in the future you could make the doors electronically open and close? That would make it even more amazing
Yeah I was gonna suggest that too! And automatically dim the room lighting and close the curtains at a press of a button. Nicely done Matt!! 😍👏🏼👌🏼👍🏼
Amazing. Nice job and thanks for sharing. My only personal preference would be to paint those silver hinges... for me they distracted from the screen. Excellent video!
Yea or use inset hinges that kinda disappear. Was thinking the same thing. But still 10x better than anything I could do lol.
Looks great and it turns out well, that trick to hide the gap in between the doors I did not know that as an DIY person myself.
what I should do is to color the hinges black or the same color as the closet.
Now these look so dominant.
I should probably use the walnut vernier at the center speaker as well.
Great job, looking forward to your next project👍
The masking tape trick has been used in Television for a long time of flats for sets.
Its an awesome idea and build. However, I do wonder if in reality the doors will mostly be left open hence it would be nice to have some removable covers to hide the hinges to give it a more nicer permanent look.
Painting the hinges the same color as the cabinet would probably be enough as you generally aren’t looking at the speaker housing when you’re watching TV.
yeah agree, most will eventually just leave the doors open and definately in the UK most rooms are likely not that big therefore wasting precious space on either side of the unit just for the doors/speakers. Nice but probably not practical.
Or just get black hinges?
I think the hinges look great. If the intent was to have it open most of the time, they would've simply been on the outside. However, that's not the intent. You talked about reality rather than intent, and it's definitely fair to assume it might be left open more often than not. However, this is a purpose built enclosure. As for this specific one, the person who designed it will also be the one using it. That would make me lean more towards reality matching with intent. If this was a mass-market product, then yeah maybe the hinges should've been on the outside when closed. Again though, I like how they look lol.
An amazing build, just like all of your projects. I can imagine there are plenty of people who would like a setup like this in their homes.
He needs to be a consultant, build things, have someone build them at mass and have them sold in stores. Boom 💥 I'd buy his builds.
same
Dude - This is like 3 builds in one. Truly impressive. As always enjoy the aesthetic of the build & the video itself
Excellent work, and I like the selection of speakers. One thing I would recommend doing in the future if you do other things like this is to use insert nuts and bolts to screw in the covers for the speaker covers, with a silicone gasket for sealing if necessary. This would aid in disassembly for transport as well as serviceability. You can also plug screw holes with dowels, or get caps for each bolt head. Not as seamless as filler and paint, but it's a lot easier to service.
Was looking forward to this! Excellent job as expected!
So I am only 1 minute in and this is exactly what I want for our home. Maybe for different reasons since we are currently on TV number 4 in 6 years (and not having any TV for 3 of those 6 years)! Have been looking at a way to hide/protect our TV for years. Everything in our house is minimalist including replacing all lights with spotlights, removing everything that can be grabbed (or as much as possible), and bio locks on most doors, so really looking forward to now watching to the end 🙂
This is an absolutely amazing setup! Personally I would paint the hinges black to make it fit the color scheme better.
I was thinking the same thing. I hate the hinges 😂🤣🤣
or just buy black hinge
Incredible project, I never miss your videos.
I was thinking if there was a way to have the hinges in black?
I feel like they would fit better because the ones you have right now create a bit of a contrast with the dark paint.
You can always darken metal. Either spray paint the things, or use gun blue (assuming it reacts with whatever metal the hinges use). You could probably even design covers for the hinges if desired, or do away with the hinges altogether and turn your actual structure into a hinge.
Yeah, just paint them
Paint them with Black 3.0. Then when the lights are low they will just vanish.
I am really excited about how you build this and how well idea on the total video and audio experience is. I do think that getting custom drivers and basically setting your own crossover and control for them with custom software is quite in depth, and not anyone can just do that. I do however like it myself as a mechanical engineer to see that such software is quite accessible, and the setup doesn't need to be so expensive.
This is amazing! As an electronics engineer who has worked in HiFi companies, the fact that you've designed, built and tuned the speaker is very impressive. One note, you probably want to angle the sides towards the listener so there is a 30deg angle or so instead of them resting flat/in-line with the screen. Have you tried that?
Ooft. He could have built the angles into the doors if he was clever but that would have taken a good chunk more time and effort
Everything on this channel is absolutely next level! This, and every other project on this channel, is absolutely beautiful engineering
Professional audio engineer here, great stuff! All that's left to do is sound proof that room. It sounds awful as it is and will dramatically affect the sound of the speakers. Maybe a future DIY video idea?
This is still one of my favourite channels till today. The style of editing and production makes you feel like you're building all these things with him, and as if you knew anything about building or technicalities (which I do not :D).
Dude what do you do for a living, your ability to cover so many bases so well is INSANE. Genuinely brilliant, very inspirational to a young maker like myself.
Very cool. My one nit pick would be as you have left the speakers essentially aloud to free hang, the free movement may absorb some of the force from the driver's potentially affecting sound quality. The doors are likely heavy enough and the driver's small enough that it's a none issue but I'd personally like to lock them in place somehow to not allow movement.
Everytime I think this dude is on his peak he comes around with another ABSOLUTE INSANE VIDEO. Love it.
He's the Messi of home innovation.
Your channel is by far my favorite UA-cam channel. DIY Perks is aways the way to go, with informative and amazing teachings and builds.
Always looking forward to Matt's DIY project and he never fails to amaze us with his ideas, skills and clear explanation of every detail on how to do it. Really love watching your videos 👏👏👏
This video was so well done man, you can tell you put a ton of effort in editing as well as the physical work you put in to making the home cinema as well. Much respect! 💯
Sweet build! The seams where the doors come together looked fine to me before the attempt to hide them. Painted overlapping masking tape doesn’t seem like an ideal solution.
could have had extra wood that joins up with a recess in the other, it would mean you have to open and close one door specifically before the other, but hides the seams without using tape
I'm really confused on theasking tape idea, if he taped over the opening then the tape would come off every time it was opened so that's not what he did right I mean that's what it looked like but then he opened and closed it.
@@timwegman5776 He has to open and close the doors in the correct order to not mess up the tape. Just an odd choice for an otherwise solid build.
@@discopants68 it looks great to me, much better than before the tape was added
Great work! For the speakers, since (proper) speaker building is not trivial, I’d opt for embedding in-wall speaker solutions that many audio manufacturers offer. You can even go active and instead embed an A/V processor in the cabinet above (thus gaining features like Dolby and room equalization).
Why , he already set up the speakers how he wanted.
You sound like a square. I heard you the first time you said "Proper speakers goes wayyy beyond a DIY project"
And that statement in itself is hilariously bad.
@@More_Row you use the word "sound" even though it is obvious you know so little about the subject. It was clear from the moment you assumed that, because he "set them up the way he wanted", that means they're soundly (see what I did there?) - let alone, optimally - engineered loudspeakers, without having even a glimpse of any objective measurements of the final result. I mean, yeah, if you don't bother with their objective performance, DIY loudspeakers are the easiest project ever! Go ahead! But from an audio engineering perspective, we simply do not know the end quality from what we've seen in the video (I won't even go into nit-picking obvious deficiencies, like that a ribbon will never sound the same as a cone driver - e.g., significant differences in dynamic behaviour & distortion profiles - thus compromising homogeneity between mid and L/R channels). In any case, I'm just suggesting (safer - for people who don't know what they are getting into, as many parts of the speaker config are mentioned only in passing in the video - and more feature-rich) alternatives. DIY is all about thinking of & exploring alternatives, after all, and not blindly copying. Anyhow, since you sound like a troll, take care & bb.
@@shamanprime You are so pretentious bro.
I really don’t care, I believe him when he says what he set up sounds good.
Or at least good enough for a DIY project:)
The 5 videos per year really pay off, every single one of them is crazy good.
Well, now this is what i'm talking about. Huge applause to you, for this fantastic REAL DIY project. I criticized your previous vid(s) for consisting of projects that needed people with quite some money to blow (like who can afford a 3D printer, F.E.) but THIS, this is something you REALLY can do yourself and this is just the real deal. LOVE it and THANK you for this fantastic video. Love the way you present, love the way you do it, and i'm inspired to do this too as i'm planning to do a fireplace makeover. THANKS. huge thumbs up. If i could, I would give this vid more than one thumbs up!
Just the subwoofers alone cost more then a 3D printer though
Dont need to buy a 3d printer, just find someone that have it & tell them to make it. Those hinges are not DIY.
The purpose of DIY is ultimately to cut on labor cost etc. Its not DIY for the sake of DIY.
And finally, getting ideas from a YT video isnt exactly DIY either. See the bigger picture.
You do realise 3d printers are EXTREMELY cheap nowadays? Like, you could get one for less than $200. The tools used in this video cost much more. That's a weird comparison to make.
at first I didn't think it was such a crazy idea, but the execution is out of this world..love watching your stuff
I am huge fan. I saw this thumbnail for a week. I was like. aww no way it could be better than his other stuff. he's hit his peak. Damn, i was WRONG he is full stride. Inspirational. I am proud of you Matt! Keep going my friend. Incredible. I must do it now in my new house!
This is fantastic! I don't think the neighbours will agree as it is essentially a giant transducer bolted to the party wall (or could be) 😁
Mad respects for thinking of such an idea!
Seriously, this guy is from another dimension
Man by your standards, even the ISS is DIY... love this channel.
really incredible project! The only thing I was lacking in this video is some kind of test of sound to get more excited :)
These videos NEVER cease to impress me. Awesome job!
Man, this project is Simply wonderful it's so magnificent that it doesn't look like it's made at home. Just wow 😮.
@SаM 🅥 EEEEEEEEEEEEE
Welcome back to cool things I would never be able to build it myself
This Man is Living in 2100
Seeing and hearing your excitement makes these builds that much better. You nailed it buddy. Phenomenal job, and that TV looks amazing. I thought I knew a lot about speakers but after watching this I know nothing lol. I want to do the mini amps like you did here. You not only make some amazing stuff, but it's very informative and a whole lot of fun to watch. The "original perks" part was cool too, I'm guess is your dad. God bless you buddy and I'm glad to have found your channel a couple years ago. Well done buddy, amazing work
One question remains: how did you wire up and drive your surrounds? Great build!
I was also thinking the same
As he obviously has 12 amplifier channels he ran 4 wires to each surround speaker and used the crossovers in the amp modules. (active speaker with external amp)
@@tubybubi thanks for the reply! Maybe not super obvious to all :)
As someone who grew up around TV cabinets designed to close and look nice and hide the TV when company was over; the cabinet was never closed, the TV remained open, and all the effort put into making it 'tidy' fell away to the fact that it was a frequently used device.
A neat concept but design tends to fall to functionalism in daily use. Same reason people will form their own paths through grass rather than take a longer paved path.
EDIT: I realize this could be read as explicitly negative! I love that you build things, you put real thought into your work and I'm subscribed for a reason, I'm just thinking out loud about design vs function.
I think if someone goes through the effort to make the doors motorized and Link to the remote control for the tv, it would have to be closed if you turn the TV off. If you Link the motor of the doors and the power button of the TV so that they both detect the same signal of the remote, it wouldn't be an "extra step" for the user so that the tidy function of the closed tv would actually be used. Of course you'd have to program the moter circuitry to open and close smoothly and that it works together but if that works... Awesome.
This man makes me even more depressed with his insane talent and positiv attitude. Can you make a video where you reach your limit, fail, and you have to ask a friend for help or something?
Seriously though: I'm always so impressed and i love watching your well made videos and super creative ideas. Pure entertainment and inspiring as well. Keep it up, wish you all the best.
Bear in mind it's much easier to make something look amazing on camera than it is irl.
guy has time and money on his hands. that's where creativity shines
@@ciklop4206
Sure, but it's not as easy at it looks. A project that would usually take two weeks to complete takes this fella a month or so, between takes, editing, & fixing small incorrections, etc etc. I
I love watching you create technical and aesthetic works of art. You’re also very calm and pleasant to listen to. Thank you for producing such great videos!
Hi Matt, would be awesome for an extended version of this for those who want more indepth details, like for example the complete build of the sound system..
I second that !!
Check the description
Matt, i love your creations! if only i could have your brains.... and your hands... and your machines and creations.. :)
At this point, it isn't even simple diy anymore. This is literally inventing
As always looks impressive.
Great job on the fit and finish.
Personally I would not do this cuz opening and closing would soon become a hassle after each viewing session. Maybe could improve it by adding a PIR motion detector and microcontroller so that it opens automatically when someone is in the viewing area. A motorized mechanism that opens it when you power on the TV would be nice too.
Also, the hinges do look nice but I would have gone for a darker color.
For now it's soo clean looking!
Delightful project! Really well designed and aesthetic as well! As for the shortcomings: One problem is that the heat-generating devices are located at the top, where it is already warm (warm air rises), other problem, do the internal fans make additional noise that interferes with watching TV? Considering recent events, the rise in electricity prices is significant, surely such a system consumes a lot of power!? Maybe You can consider some power saving features? Appreciate the work on the audio system though, good choice, great work!
Just had media wall built. Gutted I didn't see this video prior to build, an obvious re-design would have course been included. Just fantastic, more vids please 👍
Absolutely amazing!! The only thing I would tweak is to paint the hinges black so they don’t stand out so much. Truly impressive build!
This. Nice hinges but they stand out in a bad way.
I like them, it almost looks like they hold the TV in place if you don't know better. It also kinda matches with the color seen on the borders of the fireplace.
@@AndyHage They might look nice if you are looking at this purely as furniture and not considering its purpose. But when the TV is on in the dark, you want to see only the image and not shiny hardware around it. It is why he painted everything dark. The hinges go against that.
@@curtisbme thanks, makes sense!
I'm always blown away with what Matt comes up with.