Great points - thanks! I'd say a couple things from my personal preferences - 1) be aware testing speakers in a demo room is dangerous as it may be treated really well, so test them at home if possible! & 2) Min 2 subs is definitely a requirement, however (obviously), 2 better subs are better than 2 lesser subs. I think if you can afford it, buy one better sub and buy the same sub 6 months later (for example). If you have 2 lesser subs and still want more output you are stuck and still have to upgrade! :P just how I did it and it worked out well!
Thanks for watching! Completely agree with you here Brad - Demo rooms can definitely be deceiving! And breaking up your purchases over time will help you get better components in the long run. I'll pin this comment to make sure everyone can see it - really great information! 😀
When I worked at an electronics store (anyone remember Ultimate Electronics?) I told people all the time to not settle, save for a few more months and it would be completely worth it. Start with a good receiver and stereo speakers, and complete it as you save, otherwise they would just be wasting their money later on. I had some people not even complete their system because they were blown away and happy enough with a quality stereo setup vs a cheap surround system.
I’m guilty of a lot of these haha!! Some I did but yeah, I won’t say which ones I didn’t follow as it’s super embarrassing haha! Needless to say that’s why I’m rebuilding my whole theater. Great job Rob and Logan. Very concise video.
Thank you so much Tony! No need at all to be embarrassed - we all make these mistakes! 😉 We're really looking forward to seeing your theater when it's all finished! Keep up the great work! 😀
What a valuable video! But I have a little problem... Budget! What do you recommend once I have a extremely tight budget regarding U$1.900,00 to spend. Option number one : A brand new home theater in-a-box Onkyo Ht-s7800 or option number two : A second-hand marantz (middle 2000's) plus a brand new setup klipsch floorstanding speakers+center speaker+surround speakers+subwoofer? In your opinion, what is the best choice? I appreciate if you could replie me.
We would always recommend the separate speakers and AVR over a Home Theater in a Box system as you have a lot more versatility/upgradability with the separate gear. If you want to, it's really easy to upgrade the older Marantz receiver for something newer like the Denon AVR-S760H that we recently reviewed which would give you 4K resolution at 120Hz support or even 8K and 60Hz support. We choose option number two! Hope this helps! :)
@@TwoGuyzTech thank you so much to reply. Know that your opinion based on your experience will be taken into account. All the best for you and your UA-cam channel! Regards from 🇧🇷subscribed.
@@TwoGuyzTech I am currently listing Separate Components but I do not know how to match amplifiers, pre-amp and power amps that are at least 16 channels, including subwoofer amplifiers, mono block-amps, speaker wattages and that 50 amp power supply that you need because having a voltage regulator with thousands of watts is not enough. Can I ask you a few questions.
I have sony model 1080 home theater av receiver system I bought the Sony speaker center, sony Bookshelf for surround sound, sony tower speakers, Sony Subwoofer have 2 in my setup! This my setup! Do have any tips or tricks if have cheaked this system before?
Thanks for watching & that is a great way to go, we just decided to stick to a more common scenario (for example, someone has $2K to spend right now - what's the best way to spend it? It's better, especially in a bigger room, to go with the two lesser subs than a single larger sub).
best placement for a sub. place the sub in your main seating position. Then go about the room to find the best sound that you like. That is where you would place to sub (if possible of course). As for speakers... i would rather buy less (5.1 instead of 7.1) speakers that are of higher quality then a bunch of junky ones.
It's a matter of taste, but I think having a busy theater visually is also a mistake. Pictures and toys all over the place seem more like a distraction than an addition. Imagine bumping into a shelf or display and knocking down 100 Funco Pop toys as your trying to make your way inside or out of the theater. Also, as time goes, it starts looking dated and gaudy. I say keep it clean, or at least have places where you can add and remove those displays easily.
I completely agree - too much clutter takes away from the looks of your room. Then again, everyone has their own personal tastes, and I respect that! Thanks for watching! 😀
I am thinking of putting together a 5.2 system in my 12x15 room. I am considering Fluance 5.0 Signature Book shelfs and center and 2 SVS SB 1000 subs. Or 2 Emotiva 12" subs. I would love a recommendation for a receiver or amp! What are your thoughts on my rational? Thank you!
Thanks for watching! I think this sounds like a very well balanced setup! For the amp, we have just reviewed both the Yamaha RX-V6A ua-cam.com/video/0WXa8ZXXBj8/v-deo.html and the Onkyo TX-NR595 ua-cam.com/video/VEbmYOroM9w/v-deo.html which are both fantastic AVRs for about $400 if you want to eventually go up to a 7.2ch or 5.2.2ch ATMOS setup in the future. We'll also be comparing these two receivers in our next video which should come out this weekend. Hope this helps!
I have a BIC America F12 12-Inch 475-Watt Front Firing Powered Subwoofer which is off to the left of the great room and you can not really tell where the boom is coming from. I am considering though a second sub but I have no where to the right of the room except for the ceiling to put it. Question is, should I bother with a ceiling sub as well? I am pretty happy with the one sub at the moment. Would one sub in ceiling, one sub on floor work?
Thanks for watching! For this, you'd be best off coordinating with a professional if possible. Generally you want to try to use the same subwoofers all throughout your theater so the sound is good in all listening positions. If you can't tell where the bass is coming from and you don't have a problem with the output, one subwoofer should probably be enough for the foreseeable future. Hope this helps!
@TwoGuyzTech Thank you for the quick response. I will keep it as one as suggested. The Bic gives a good wallup of sound. I'm waiting to see what Yamaha does with the rest of their Adventage AV line which will be my next upgrade. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching! I'm actually doing that right now, just put a 70 inch TV in my bedroom and planning on doing a 5.1 with this SVS system. ua-cam.com/video/8Hz0PAr60wU/v-deo.html
Instead of calculating throw distance, you could always install projector, then get image on the wall and measure the size. Then get or make screen according to the size needed.
So true on all accounts. Love you guys videos. Still deciding on the 20Amp dedicated breaker. I currently powering my speakers with the receiver alone. But wondering if im already maximizing my current electricity since i also have my main PC in that room
You're probably okay unless you ever plan on running separate amps - then you might want to consider a 20 amp circuit. Thank you so much for the kind words and thank you for watching! 😀
Space and environment matters first. It dictates what you buy more so than not. Alot of mistakes is made between the two. Your budget figure you start with initially is always the wrong numbers once you begin to purchase and sample. I started off with a budget of 800 dollars and I ended up spending probably 4,500 dollars. I went from a box & 1 that was a 5.1 to a 5.1 with a pioneer receiver, to a 5.1.2. I had 2 towers a sub, 2 bookshelves and a 400 dollar center. I then purchased 2 more towers and my system was a 5.1.4. I purchased another sub woofer and purchased another center speaker. This time I purchased an SVS ultra center and an adcom 5 channel 7500 THX amplifier that rounded my system out perfectly to a 5.2.4 inside an apt A year & 1/2 later I bought a house. My new space is a 20 X 20 room. I use to live upstairs in an apt and now I'm in a single flat home with tile floors. This changed everything. The towers I purchased in my apt was pioneer elite towers. They sound very clear, accurate, flat and neutral. Being upstairs on carpet the towers had enough slam. Now being on ground floor on cement and tile it's a different story. My adjustments to the situation was adding 2 more towers for the surround backs and 2 more SVS SB 2000 subs along with another 5 channel amplifier. A sherbourn 5/1500a. My room sounds great but in the future I'm going to pair my ultra center with 2 ultra towers for my front stage. I started with a budget of 800 dollars living in an apt. About 4,500 dollars later this is what happened. If I knew I was going to purchase a house from the beginning. I would've purchased 2 big Towers and a big center from the beginning. Now my end game has changed. The reality of home theater is I think you will always swap and change your equipment along the way. What excites you today will definitely change in your future and no one can forsee the new products that has yet to reveal themselves. The technology changes as well. Home theater is a very expensive hobby.
Hi. I'm from Brazil and I watch all your videos. It was through a video of you that I installed some bass shakers on my couch. I really like the way you make your videos and I'm rooting for your channel to grow, because you deserve it. Here in Brazil it is not so easy to have this hobby. Just as an example, after having seen your video on the Logitech Harmony controller, I decided to research to find out how much it costs. I was surprised to see that it is sold here for 2000 reais, which is two minimum wages in my country. An Nvidia Shield, which I bought recently, is the same price. I do not say with content of complaint, because this is the reality here and little can be done to change, but rather to reinforce the idea that it is possible to build a dream with effort and dedication. A big hug and congratulations for the channel.
Thank you so much for watching man! It's comments like these that keep us going - we're thrilled that you've been enjoying our videos so much. Have an awesome day! 😀
Hey! Great video and good pointed. I am still suffering from number 5. My rear row needs a 6 inch lift. This also means I need to move my projector. Which goes to item 3 about future proofing. Too bad I didn’t have this video 2 years ago 😀
Great video! I never knew it was called smurf tubing but I'm definitely planning on running a lot of it during the house construction! As for dedicated 20 amp outlets I'm planning on one for each amplifier group. As for #10, "Never buy speakers..." I would just leave it at "Never buy speakers", just go DIY for all speakers.
Thank you so much for watching! I absolutely love DIY! We looked at your channel and noticed you're going to DIY all of your own speakers - are you planning on documenting it all and putting it on your channel? It looks like it's going to be a beautiful theater when it's finished! We subbed to your channel!
@@TwoGuyzTech Thanks, yes once I get started building the speakers I will document it on my web site and my new youtube channel. Don Keele assisted in the design of the CBT center speaker in my old theater and I will be in close communication with him again on the design of the new CBT arrays. Having constant directivity loudspeakers helps reduce room interaction and reduces the necessity for room treatment...although I will still use room treatment. It's going to be awhile, I'm hoping they will start setting up the forms for the slab this week. My builder is estimating it will be at a stage where I can do the theater pre-wire around mid December. I'll be posting some of that not just to show what I'm doing but more importantly to allow others to comment and make suggestions. Hopefully this makes sure I don't leave anything out!
Thanks for watching! We try to appeal to as wide of an audience as possible - if you're interested, check out our Budget Home Theater Setup where we put together a very capable 5.1 surround sound system for a little under $200 USD. ua-cam.com/video/bDtmw9hIDRU/v-deo.html
Awesome points! How can you avoid having your surrounds too close to listening position? Ideally.. theyre supposed to be at ear level but my room is pretty narrow. With my 3 seater, you’d get maybe 16 in to 2 ft away from the wall. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks again!
Thanks for watching! That is a tricky one. Just keeping them at ear level is probably your best bet - and you could also go with in-walls to set them a little further back - but sometimes you do have to work within the limitations of your room, and that's all good!
Great video, thanks. Quick question, I would love to listen to speakers before I buy but there just does not seem to be setups in stores the way there use to be. Where do you suggest I go, or are there other companies like SVS that offer the in home trial period? On that point, is SVS a good solution to start with? I have been looking at them but again without hearing them in person, who knows if I would like them.
Thanks for watching and that's a great question! Looking for brands like SVS that offer the in-home trial period is going to be your best bet. There are quite a few (Aperion Audio and RSL both stick out in my mind), but it's best just to look around and see what different companies offer! Retailers like Amazon and Costco with really good return policies are also great places to start but they might not have a great selection. We think SVS does make some good sounding speakers, but as you mentioned, it's hard to know without hearing them with your own ears. That's why we always recommend auditioning speakers in your own home if possible. Hope this helps!
GREAT CONTENT CHOICE excellent advice especially for beginners! you hit the nail on the head as far as suggesting buying one good subwoofer and waiting, rather than buying two mediocre subs! People underestimate the difference between a mediocre sub and a high-performance sub, ever since I purchased my second sub which happened to be a high performance subwoofer, I don't turn on my first subwoofer any more not unless iam watching movies of course! If you enjoy your music just as much as movies may I suggest looking into the REL ti series subwoofer With the REL Ti series., the driver's move so fast that rel recommends as well as the low-level input you also so connect the high level input, which entails connecting extra cables from the subwoofer to the stereo speaker binding posts! oh my god I didn't know music could sound this good especially coming through budget stereo speakers, the upgraded Sonic performance in the room is really astonishing! Conclusion. I'm so glad I decided to purchase a refined subwoofer then purchasing a new pair of stereo speakers!
I'm watching this, owning full Vandersteen speakers, SVS sub and a Marantz processor. Almost crazy to be on such the same wavelength, but then again, I'd do it all again, so I'm not surprised. Thanks for the list. Liked and Subscribed!
Thank you so much for watching & subbing! It's great to hear from others that are using all Vandersteens in their Home Theater setups - just like you said, I'd happily do it all again as well! If you don't mind us asking, what models do you have in your system? 😀
I love Marantz! Currently have the SR5600 hooked up to a 7.1 JBL Satellite speakers! Love it! My Wife has the Marantz SR8500 currently at 2 channel due to music & karaoke. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! It shouldn't be hard to find Home Theater professionals in your area that can help you design a room, pick all the right components, and setup your Home Theater for you. Google is a great resource to start with! 😀
Lately we have been making numerous videos dedicated to Home Theater equipment & systems that deliver excellent bang for the buck. The following reviews may be of interest to you; IS THIS THE BEST VALUE SUBWOOFER? | $399 RSL Speedwoofer 10S Review: ua-cam.com/video/1zUK3RM5m9c/v-deo.html THE BEST VALUE 5.1 Home Theater System? | $1,100 RSL CG3 & CG23 Home Theater Surround Sound Review: ua-cam.com/video/TTRRVv4I9OY/v-deo.html HOW GOOD IS A $1,000 HOME THEATER SYSTEM? | SVS Prime 5.1 Home Theater Surround Sound Review: ua-cam.com/video/8Hz0PAr60wU/v-deo.html Thank you very much for watching & for being a loyal follower of our channel!
Thanks for watching! As we mentioned in the video, we recommend a miniDSP because there are lots of tutorials on UA-cam discussing how to properly EQ your subs with them.
Great points - thanks!
I'd say a couple things from my personal preferences - 1) be aware testing speakers in a demo room is dangerous as it may be treated really well, so test them at home if possible!
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2) Min 2 subs is definitely a requirement, however (obviously), 2 better subs are better than 2 lesser subs. I think if you can afford it, buy one better sub and buy the same sub 6 months later (for example). If you have 2 lesser subs and still want more output you are stuck and still have to upgrade! :P just how I did it and it worked out well!
Agree with this too Brad!
Thanks for watching! Completely agree with you here Brad - Demo rooms can definitely be deceiving! And breaking up your purchases over time will help you get better components in the long run. I'll pin this comment to make sure everyone can see it - really great information! 😀
When I worked at an electronics store (anyone remember Ultimate Electronics?) I told people all the time to not settle, save for a few more months and it would be completely worth it. Start with a good receiver and stereo speakers, and complete it as you save, otherwise they would just be wasting their money later on. I had some people not even complete their system because they were blown away and happy enough with a quality stereo setup vs a cheap surround system.
In a perfect world we would be able to do all of this
Valuable points for beginners thank you 👍
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching! 😀
I’m guilty of a lot of these haha!! Some I did but yeah, I won’t say which ones I didn’t follow as it’s super embarrassing haha! Needless to say that’s why I’m rebuilding my whole theater. Great job Rob and Logan. Very concise video.
Thank you so much Tony! No need at all to be embarrassed - we all make these mistakes! 😉 We're really looking forward to seeing your theater when it's all finished! Keep up the great work! 😀
What a valuable video!
But I have a little problem... Budget!
What do you recommend once I have a extremely tight budget regarding U$1.900,00 to spend.
Option number one :
A brand new home theater in-a-box Onkyo Ht-s7800 or option number two :
A second-hand marantz (middle 2000's) plus a brand new setup klipsch floorstanding speakers+center speaker+surround speakers+subwoofer?
In your opinion, what is the best choice?
I appreciate if you could replie me.
We would always recommend the separate speakers and AVR over a Home Theater in a Box system as you have a lot more versatility/upgradability with the separate gear. If you want to, it's really easy to upgrade the older Marantz receiver for something newer like the Denon AVR-S760H that we recently reviewed which would give you 4K resolution at 120Hz support or even 8K and 60Hz support. We choose option number two! Hope this helps! :)
@@TwoGuyzTech thank you so much to reply. Know that your opinion based on your experience will be taken into account. All the best for you and your UA-cam channel! Regards from 🇧🇷subscribed.
@@Nandao_Vs Thank you very much! We're glad we could help and we hope you enjoy the new system :)
OH man! I will get back on your video to remember these before spending $7,000,000 of audio components!
LOL sounds good! Thanks for watching :)
@@TwoGuyzTech
I am currently listing Separate Components but I do not know how to match amplifiers, pre-amp and power amps that are at least 16 channels, including subwoofer amplifiers, mono block-amps, speaker wattages and that 50 amp power supply that you need because having a voltage regulator with thousands of watts is not enough.
Can I ask you a few questions.
I have sony model 1080 home theater av receiver system I bought the Sony speaker center, sony Bookshelf for surround sound, sony tower speakers, Sony Subwoofer have 2 in my setup! This my setup! Do have any tips or tricks if have cheaked this system before?
Great video guys.
Thanks so much Chris! Glad you enjoyed it 😀
Does #9 apply to both side and rears surround?
Hi, and thanks for watching! Yes, this applies to all speakers. 😀
I really disagree on the Subs, I’d rather buy 1 better sub, then maybe add a second sub later down the line.
Thanks for watching & that is a great way to go, we just decided to stick to a more common scenario (for example, someone has $2K to spend right now - what's the best way to spend it? It's better, especially in a bigger room, to go with the two lesser subs than a single larger sub).
Hi I need help I have jamo s428 speaker which receiver I can use for it? Please help me
I would go for something like the Marantz SR5015. Thanks for watching. 😀
@@TwoGuyzTech thanks a lot
Movie posters near the screen and led lights is too distracting for me to have a cinematic experience.
best placement for a sub. place the sub in your main seating position. Then go about the room to find the best sound that you like. That is where you would place to sub (if possible of course). As for speakers... i would rather buy less (5.1 instead of 7.1) speakers that are of higher quality then a bunch of junky ones.
It's a matter of taste, but I think having a busy theater visually is also a mistake. Pictures and toys all over the place seem more like a distraction than an addition. Imagine bumping into a shelf or display and knocking down 100 Funco Pop toys as your trying to make your way inside or out of the theater. Also, as time goes, it starts looking dated and gaudy. I say keep it clean, or at least have places where you can add and remove those displays easily.
I completely agree - too much clutter takes away from the looks of your room. Then again, everyone has their own personal tastes, and I respect that! Thanks for watching! 😀
That smurf tube is a great idea! I wish I heard of that when I did my theater room.
I am thinking of putting together a 5.2 system in my 12x15 room. I am considering Fluance 5.0 Signature Book shelfs and center and 2 SVS SB 1000 subs. Or 2 Emotiva 12" subs. I would love a recommendation for a receiver or amp! What are your thoughts on my rational? Thank you!
Thanks for watching! I think this sounds like a very well balanced setup! For the amp, we have just reviewed both the Yamaha RX-V6A ua-cam.com/video/0WXa8ZXXBj8/v-deo.html and the Onkyo TX-NR595 ua-cam.com/video/VEbmYOroM9w/v-deo.html which are both fantastic AVRs for about $400 if you want to eventually go up to a 7.2ch or 5.2.2ch ATMOS setup in the future. We'll also be comparing these two receivers in our next video which should come out this weekend. Hope this helps!
I have a BIC America F12 12-Inch 475-Watt Front Firing Powered Subwoofer which is off to the left of the great room and you can not really tell where the boom is coming from. I am considering though a second sub but I have no where to the right of the room except for the ceiling to put it. Question is, should I bother with a ceiling sub as well? I am pretty happy with the one sub at the moment. Would one sub in ceiling, one sub on floor work?
Thanks for watching! For this, you'd be best off coordinating with a professional if possible. Generally you want to try to use the same subwoofers all throughout your theater so the sound is good in all listening positions. If you can't tell where the bass is coming from and you don't have a problem with the output, one subwoofer should probably be enough for the foreseeable future. Hope this helps!
@TwoGuyzTech Thank you for the quick response. I will keep it as one as suggested. The Bic gives a good wallup of sound. I'm waiting to see what Yamaha does with the rest of their Adventage AV line which will be my next upgrade. Thanks again.
Is it bad to have a home theater In your bedroom? Because I want to do a ultimate bedroom one day I’m just asking just in case If that doesn’t work
Thanks for watching! I'm actually doing that right now, just put a 70 inch TV in my bedroom and planning on doing a 5.1 with this SVS system. ua-cam.com/video/8Hz0PAr60wU/v-deo.html
Instead of calculating throw distance, you could always install projector, then get image on the wall and measure the size. Then get or make screen according to the size needed.
This would work too! Thanks for watching :)
So true on all accounts. Love you guys videos. Still deciding on the 20Amp dedicated breaker. I currently powering my speakers with the receiver alone. But wondering if im already maximizing my current electricity since i also have my main PC in that room
You're probably okay unless you ever plan on running separate amps - then you might want to consider a 20 amp circuit. Thank you so much for the kind words and thank you for watching! 😀
I’m running 1 good sub and can’t afford another at this time. Thankfully the one sounds pretty good.
All good man! Thanks for watching!
Nice video with some really good advice! I love the line ‘buy once , cry once’ 😅
LOL Thank you so much Jason! Words to live by 😂
Space and environment matters first. It dictates what you buy more so than not. Alot of mistakes is made between the two. Your budget figure you start with initially is always the wrong numbers once you begin to purchase and sample. I started off with a budget of 800 dollars and I ended up spending probably 4,500 dollars. I went from a box & 1 that was a 5.1 to a 5.1 with a pioneer receiver, to a 5.1.2. I had 2 towers a sub, 2 bookshelves and a 400 dollar center. I then purchased 2 more towers and my system was a 5.1.4. I purchased another sub woofer and purchased another center speaker. This time I purchased an SVS ultra center and an adcom 5 channel 7500 THX amplifier that rounded my system out perfectly to a 5.2.4 inside an apt
A year & 1/2 later I bought a house. My new space is a 20 X 20 room. I use to live upstairs in an apt and now I'm in a single flat home with tile floors. This changed everything. The towers I purchased in my apt was pioneer elite towers. They sound very clear, accurate, flat and neutral. Being upstairs on carpet the towers had enough slam. Now being on ground floor on cement and tile it's a different story. My adjustments to the situation was adding 2 more towers for the surround backs and 2 more SVS SB 2000 subs along with another 5 channel amplifier. A sherbourn 5/1500a.
My room sounds great but in the future I'm going to pair my ultra center with 2 ultra towers for my front stage. I started with a budget of 800 dollars living in an apt. About 4,500 dollars later this is what happened. If I knew I was going to purchase a house from the beginning. I would've purchased 2 big Towers and a big center from the beginning. Now my end game has changed. The reality of home theater is I think you will always swap and change your equipment along the way. What excites you today will definitely change in your future and no one can forsee the new products that has yet to reveal themselves. The technology changes as well. Home theater is a very expensive hobby.
really great info thank you I'm in the process of building my home cinema and your video helped me 100%
Great to hear! That's exactly why we made this video and we're thrilled that we were able to help you out. Thank you so much for watching! 😀
Hi. I'm from Brazil and I watch all your videos. It was through a video of you that I installed some bass shakers on my couch. I really like the way you make your videos and I'm rooting for your channel to grow, because you deserve it. Here in Brazil it is not so easy to have this hobby. Just as an example, after having seen your video on the Logitech Harmony controller, I decided to research to find out how much it costs. I was surprised to see that it is sold here for 2000 reais, which is two minimum wages in my country. An Nvidia Shield, which I bought recently, is the same price. I do not say with content of complaint, because this is the reality here and little can be done to change, but rather to reinforce the idea that it is possible to build a dream with effort and dedication. A big hug and congratulations for the channel.
Thank you so much for watching man! It's comments like these that keep us going - we're thrilled that you've been enjoying our videos so much. Have an awesome day! 😀
Hey! Great video and good pointed. I am still suffering from number 5. My rear row needs a 6 inch lift. This also means I need to move my projector. Which goes to item 3 about future proofing. Too bad I didn’t have this video 2 years ago 😀
Hey Matt! Thank you so much! You're all good man - having those things in mind will always work in your favor. Thanks for watching! 😉
Great video! I never knew it was called smurf tubing but I'm definitely planning on running a lot of it during the house construction! As for dedicated 20 amp outlets I'm planning on one for each amplifier group. As for #10, "Never buy speakers..." I would just leave it at "Never buy speakers", just go DIY for all speakers.
Thank you so much for watching! I absolutely love DIY! We looked at your channel and noticed you're going to DIY all of your own speakers - are you planning on documenting it all and putting it on your channel? It looks like it's going to be a beautiful theater when it's finished! We subbed to your channel!
@@TwoGuyzTech Thanks, yes once I get started building the speakers I will document it on my web site and my new youtube channel. Don Keele assisted in the design of the CBT center speaker in my old theater and I will be in close communication with him again on the design of the new CBT arrays. Having constant directivity loudspeakers helps reduce room interaction and reduces the necessity for room treatment...although I will still use room treatment.
It's going to be awhile, I'm hoping they will start setting up the forms for the slab this week. My builder is estimating it will be at a stage where I can do the theater pre-wire around mid December. I'll be posting some of that not just to show what I'm doing but more importantly to allow others to comment and make suggestions. Hopefully this makes sure I don't leave anything out!
Not everyone lives in a house. Many (in fact millions) of Americans live in apartments. So we can't put wire or speakers in wall
I made a mistake while fixing my projector on to my ceiling even before knowing my ratio.
And then I had re do it 😅.
You're all good man! We all make little mistakes like that. Glad you're enjoying your setup now! Thanks for watching! 😀
Love your channel, but it’s not for budget people.
Thanks for watching! We try to appeal to as wide of an audience as possible - if you're interested, check out our Budget Home Theater Setup where we put together a very capable 5.1 surround sound system for a little under $200 USD. ua-cam.com/video/bDtmw9hIDRU/v-deo.html
Don’t care about Atmos. My room is not long enough and my surrounds are huge and mounted high. Not all are mistakes.
Have an awesome day........who did it first? You guys or the antenna man?
00:38 How to hear before purchasing? only on UA-cam is possible
Awesome points! How can you avoid having your surrounds too close to listening position? Ideally.. theyre supposed to be at ear level but my room is pretty narrow. With my 3 seater, you’d get maybe 16 in to 2 ft away from the wall. Would appreciate any advice.
Thanks again!
Thanks for watching! That is a tricky one. Just keeping them at ear level is probably your best bet - and you could also go with in-walls to set them a little further back - but sometimes you do have to work within the limitations of your room, and that's all good!
Great video, thanks. Quick question, I would love to listen to speakers before I buy but there just does not seem to be setups in stores the way there use to be. Where do you suggest I go, or are there other companies like SVS that offer the in home trial period? On that point, is SVS a good solution to start with? I have been looking at them but again without hearing them in person, who knows if I would like them.
Thanks for watching and that's a great question! Looking for brands like SVS that offer the in-home trial period is going to be your best bet. There are quite a few (Aperion Audio and RSL both stick out in my mind), but it's best just to look around and see what different companies offer! Retailers like Amazon and Costco with really good return policies are also great places to start but they might not have a great selection. We think SVS does make some good sounding speakers, but as you mentioned, it's hard to know without hearing them with your own ears. That's why we always recommend auditioning speakers in your own home if possible. Hope this helps!
tHIS VIDEO WAS SUPER HELPFUL FOR ME TO FIND WHERE TO PUT MY SUBS!
We're glad it could help! Thanks for watching! 😀
thank you, good tips.
Glad it was helpful!
GREAT CONTENT CHOICE excellent advice especially for beginners! you hit the nail on the head as far as suggesting buying one good subwoofer and waiting, rather than buying two mediocre subs!
People underestimate the difference between a mediocre sub and a high-performance sub, ever since I purchased my second sub which happened to be a high performance subwoofer, I don't turn on my first subwoofer any more not unless iam watching movies of course!
If you enjoy your music just as much as movies may I suggest looking into the REL ti series subwoofer
With the REL Ti series., the driver's move so fast that rel recommends as well as the low-level input you also so connect the high level input, which entails connecting extra cables from the subwoofer to the stereo speaker binding posts! oh my god I didn't know music could sound this good especially coming through budget stereo speakers, the upgraded Sonic performance in the room is really astonishing!
Conclusion.
I'm so glad I decided to purchase a refined subwoofer then purchasing a new pair of stereo speakers!
Thank you so much for watching! Glad to hear that you were able to improve your system with the right kind of sub. 😀
I'm watching this, owning full Vandersteen speakers, SVS sub and a Marantz processor. Almost crazy to be on such the same wavelength, but then again, I'd do it all again, so I'm not surprised. Thanks for the list. Liked and Subscribed!
Thank you so much for watching & subbing! It's great to hear from others that are using all Vandersteens in their Home Theater setups - just like you said, I'd happily do it all again as well! If you don't mind us asking, what models do you have in your system? 😀
@@TwoGuyzTech Vandy 2Ce fronts, 1C rears, VCC1 Center. Marantz AV7005 Pre, Rotel RMB 1585 (200w x 5) Amp. SVS SB16 Ultra
I love Marantz! Currently have the SR5600 hooked up to a 7.1 JBL Satellite speakers! Love it! My Wife has the Marantz SR8500 currently at 2 channel due to music & karaoke. Thanks!
Thank you so much for watching! Sounds like a pretty solid set of systems - keep up the home theater love! 😀
@@TwoGuyzTech you're most welcome Sir! Keep safe & God bless everyone! Oh yes we will ☺
Really good intro and info to your channel. I’m subscribed! Great video!
Thank you so much for watching & subbing! Glad you enjoyed the video 😀
I rarely use smurf tube nowadays. Just run two cat 6. If u need an upgrade just swap the most updated balun kit.
Let's say for future needs are there people that can help with your Theater built if you decide to build your own home ?
Thanks for watching! It shouldn't be hard to find Home Theater professionals in your area that can help you design a room, pick all the right components, and setup your Home Theater for you. Google is a great resource to start with! 😀
@@TwoGuyzTech ok thanks
Jesus you think people have that kind of money?
Lately we have been making numerous videos dedicated to Home Theater equipment & systems that deliver excellent bang for the buck. The following reviews may be of interest to you;
IS THIS THE BEST VALUE SUBWOOFER? | $399 RSL Speedwoofer 10S Review: ua-cam.com/video/1zUK3RM5m9c/v-deo.html
THE BEST VALUE 5.1 Home Theater System? | $1,100 RSL CG3 & CG23 Home Theater Surround Sound Review: ua-cam.com/video/TTRRVv4I9OY/v-deo.html
HOW GOOD IS A $1,000 HOME THEATER SYSTEM? | SVS Prime 5.1 Home Theater Surround Sound Review: ua-cam.com/video/8Hz0PAr60wU/v-deo.html
Thank you very much for watching & for being a loyal follower of our channel!
Earned s sub.+like!
Aww, thank you so much man!! Glad you're here! 😀
how to eq the subs?
Thanks for watching! As we mentioned in the video, we recommend a miniDSP because there are lots of tutorials on UA-cam discussing how to properly EQ your subs with them.
Nice video.
Thank you so much! 😀
I can appreciate all you said on everything but the way you speak of all these components you could be at 50k! Too rich for my blood!