you've had some really great stuff on here, can tell you put a lot of work into these videos and i for one really appreciate it!! keep up the good work!
While some people may not consider epson top tier, the value you get out of them is fantastic. I've been running a 5040 for 7 years, and ran a 5030 for 5 year prior to that and they both do a great job. I use the 5030 for an outdoor setup in the summer time now.
Great video, I really enjoy watching home theater tours. Cool to see you have done this with your own initiative and DIY skills. It looks like a fantastic space to enjoy movies. Good luck with the rest of your journey.
Great looking space, but I see an area for improvement. Your ceiling isn't very high, and your front heights are directly above your mains and far away from your main listening position. You'll get much better height channel separation if you move your heights closer to your seating.
Thank you. I considered that when I only had 4 height speakers but I have 6 now and planning on utilizing all 6 which will provide much better coverage
When you get your video processor, please get them both video calibrated together & I promise you it will take it to another level. When I did that with my Sony 5K adding the Lumagen. It was next level.
Room looks great! Could you explain exactly how you have it set up to bring up your lights when you hit pause and dim them when you hit play? I know you said you have everything in Home Assistant but if you could do a tutorial on the integrations you used to do it that would be awesome! I just got a Home Assistant Green specifically to try to get this set up in my theater and I am not sure where to begin. I too have a Harmony I am trying to work with. Thanks!
Thanks! I’ve been considering trying to make a video on home assistant and how I’m integrating everything. But trying to execute and explain everything in a cohesive way is gonna be difficult. I’m not a home assistant guru….I STILL have to watch tutorials on youtube. But its one of those things, once you do a few you kinda just know what to do moving forward but explaining it in a video is an entirely different beast
Very nice system !! Great job , if you get a Processor that has auro 3D it will use your center height speakers Perfectly , You’ll learn that when you get the Trinnoff Processor , Anyway Congratulations for a really nice system
Thanks! The rears are the same height as the fronts with the stands. I wanted them all even. Any higher would be too close to my height channels. I only have 8 ft ceilings 🥲
@@hatoraidcowboy to do the list short, mine is 7.1.4 svs with a JTR 4000 ulf and Crowson actuators. My compromise is room size, just 14x10x8, so the only place to put the sub is on the rear of the room and some times I can localize it even with xover at 80hz. However, I love how it sounds.
Loved the video. Awesome upgrades and thanks for mentioning the Cobb lights and home assistant. Ima have to look into it cause I have all hue and id like to integrate the lights with my kscape
Thanks Rob! Yea def look into Home Assistant. I love it. Get you a home assistant green and you are pretty much plug and play. Just have to configure your lights and media players to work together. Its awesome
Love your theater journey, props to you for your DIY approach, certainly helps one appreciate the theater more. how do the arendal compare to the several JTR theaters you have toured.
The video turned out great. Congratulations on the build, as I see you are basically satisfied with it. You gave a lot of ideas, I also liked the presentation of your development phase. If you would tidy up your current system a bit, rethink and build it, I think it would be much better. If you lived closer, I'd be happy to help.
@@hatoraidcowboy I have a similar project in the works. I will write a report that will help you move forward. I will build the building next year, and then the real fun will begin. Of course, I will build my own hall by myself. Including the speakers and the sound attenuators.
Great video with a lot of detail on your system. I think your previous screen was Silver Ticket, which is what I have now. My DIY masking panels were a HUGE game changer for sure. My next upgrade will be screen, likely a Seymore with the add on masking. I’m curious if the panel material is transparent? Does it fully mask? My DIY panels are foam with black velvet. Can you see disc menus with them up? While I am still super happy with my screen, I always wonder if it limits the image quality? Good to get your opinion, especially with you coming from the same screen I have.
Thanks Joe! For some reason I could not remember Silver Ticket when I was filming lol. I’ll be making a dedicated video on the Seymour Screen soon that will answer all of your questions 😃 The panel material is partially transparent though.
I’m not sure. You’d have to ask Seymour. I’m thinking no though because the screen has magnets in specific places on the frame for the masking panels to attach too. I’m guessing that’s proprietary to Seymour.
Thank you for yet another fabulous video on your journey. I dint think I have ever seen the room with the lights on. I especially enjoyed seeing the room. Love the new screen and the masking panels. A couple questions please: Curious if you find the height of the carbon chairs in any way impedes the imaging and sound stage coming from the surround and back channels as the speakers are at lower height than the back of the chairs. I am looking at these chairs but am concerned about the height. Also, I noted you filmed the introductory segment of the video in a Dutch or canted angle. What factors motivate you to use this filming technique over a traditional straight on angle? How do you like the Vicoustic diffuser panels? Also, do you find the quality of the bass traps from Acoustimac to be good? I have looked at them for some custom sized panels. Any plans for a MadVR to compliment the new projector, new screen and Kscape? For what it’s worth, I agree with you on your point about how most people won’t be able to see the difference between the true 4K projector and e-shift. That said, I find it interesting that Epson for some reason continues to resist a native 4K approach. Perhaps it’s simply to keep the cost down. Thanks for the details. I’m looking forward to your review on the Trinnov processor and amp.
Sorry for the late reply Rob. For some reason I could not reply to your comment until now in the app. I like trying to angles and different shots. The dutch angle is cool if done correctly. Just trying to expand my skillset. I have not found the height of the Monza’s to interfere with the sound but I only have 2 chairs so my right side is not being obstructed since there is no chair there. Love the Vicoustics. I really need to get more to make them more beneficial. Acoustimac panels and bass traps made a HUGE difference the moment I integrated them years ago. I’ve been a huge fan ever since. I am supposed to get a MadVR Core in 2025 to review. I am looking forward to that.
I’m going to have to upgrade my screen now. Is it just me or does your picture quality look significantly better now. I currently still have my silver ticket screen. Overall nice upgrades 👍🏿
if i were buying instead of diying it would be arendal speakers and jtr subs most likely. Eveyone thank the villa man for bringing arendal to the masses He had his like 6 months before everyone caught on.
I usually only calibrate for the MLP position but this time around I will do another profile for when I have guests. Calibrating for multiple seats is pretty straight forward if you’re using calibration software. Are you trying to calibrate manually?
Heard planning to get a mini dsp...why don't why don't you get an Ashley Protea Matrix Processor and just replicate any channel you want.....Oh... greetings from Uganda Africa
@@chebrubin The transcript provided is highly repetitive and verbose, often reiterating points or over-explaining details that could be streamlined in a scripted version. Based on analysis, here's an assessment of its repetitiveness and potential for reduction: Repetitiveness: Reiteration of personal satisfaction and emotional connection: The speaker frequently emphasizes how much they enjoy their theater, how it surpasses commercial theaters, and the satisfaction of building it themselves. Detailed technical descriptions: The speaker repeatedly goes into detail about specific equipment, setups, and processes, often elaborating on points that could be summarized. Redundancy in process explanations: Steps taken to build or improve components, like acoustic panel installation or DIY solutions, are repeated or overly detailed. Frequent references to past decisions and upgrades: The narrative revisits how things were done previously compared to now, often restating information. Potential Length Reduction: Original Transcript: Approximately 15,000 words. Streamlined Script: Could be condensed to 4,000-5,000 words without losing core content, cutting the length by approximately 65%-70%. Key Changes for Scripting: Remove Redundancy: Eliminate repetitive mentions of satisfaction and emotional connections. For instance, describe the emotional connection once and then focus on the technical details. Summarize Equipment: Combine detailed descriptions into concise summaries. For example, group speaker specifications into one section rather than describing each individually. Focus on Highlights: Prioritize key upgrades and achievements rather than providing exhaustive details on all components and processes. Structure with Purpose: Use a clear outline (e.g., Introduction → Equipment Overview → Build Process → Challenges → Final Thoughts). Trim Anecdotes: Retain only the most impactful personal stories and minimize long explanations. Benefits of Scripting: Improved Clarity: The scripted version would focus on the most engaging and informative content. Audience Engagement: A shorter, well-structured script would maintain viewer attention more effectively. Professional Presentation: Conciseness and structure lend credibility and professionalism.
@@chebrubin If you're interested in said speakers or some HT setup, or like it for entertainment, yes. If you're just after the speakers there is the time stamp, though you may not watch the entire video if you're only looking for specific things. If it's a passing interest, then super (yes) long videos aren't ideal :)
No matter what that screen size doesn't justify this kind of expense. Sorry to say but it's an amazing theater but the $/inch isn't there. For a screen that small.... That's really small now for a projector. I'd much rather get a TV in there. If one will make this kind of investment you should have a screen at the very least, at minimum 130" 16x9 or 140" scope.
My suggestion would be to go in walls on the front and that will free up some valuable screen real estate. You have an amazing room but it's a lot of investment for a 110" screen is what I mean. Personally I'd get a TV and forgo the PJ. Much superior image quality. Forget what anyone says " but then it's not a real cinema experience ". It is. A TV can be dialed in to give you better contrast, colors, blacks and brightness than any projector will and what makes it cinematic is the film itself. A film with grain and all will look cinematic. I've seen many movies on my TVs and not once did I say oh I wish I was watching this on my projector. The only thing my PJ has over my TVs is size (145" 16x9 equivalent) but other than that I would take a 110" TV over a 110" PJ any day
Man the first ten minutes is exactly me and my family I don’t have a dedicated home theater but I do have a “ what I think is a bad ass family room” and this video really gave me the same vibes I have in my space. Keep up the great content I love what you’re doing, our community is thirsty for quality content like yours.🦾
you've had some really great stuff on here, can tell you put a lot of work into these videos and i for one really appreciate it!! keep up the good work!
Thank you!
Супер! 👍 Но экран маловат.
My screen is 110”. Its not small for my room and its limitations. I’m very happy with it
@hatoraidcowboy тогда нормально. Смотрится меньше. У меня тоже 110". 👍
While some people may not consider epson top tier, the value you get out of them is fantastic. I've been running a 5040 for 7 years, and ran a 5030 for 5 year prior to that and they both do a great job. I use the 5030 for an outdoor setup in the summer time now.
Why do you Have that 3D panel above your side speaker?
I’ve watched several of your room tours and your theater has really come a long way. Looking forward to next year’s to see your upgrades.
Thanks!
Great video, I really enjoy watching home theater tours. Cool to see you have done this with your own initiative and DIY skills. It looks like a fantastic space to enjoy movies. Good luck with the rest of your journey.
Thank you!
Killer setup, I love that Starke sub. For the money, it's hard to beat the level of sub-20Hz output from it. Plus, it just sounds great overall.
Thanks!
I have a room with unveiling and a room with mounted atmos. My osb in ceilings sound better than angled svs elevations.
Theater is looking great!
Thanks man!
Jedi survivor is lit, with great Dolby atmos
Agreed!
Looks great 👍
Thanks!
Cool theater! What are the dimensions of the room?
10 ft W x 8 ft H x 26 ft D
Great tour Jordan, love the upgrades and changes😎
@MarcReed-g1h Thanks bro!
Congratulations on the Trinov. Looking forward to the review.
Great Video man! 🔊🔊
Thanks Scott!
Great stylish seats to go with the image of the new Epson projector.
Dimensions of room please. 😊
10ft Wx8ft Hx26ft D
Great upload , massive inspiration to us Home-Cinema Enthusiasts 👌👌👌👌
Thank you!
38:00 What brand of TV/Vesa mounts are those? Awesome setup btw!
Thank you!
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@@hatoraidcowboyThanks! Did you have to drill additional holes in those speakers for them to fit on the vesa mount?
Nope. Just line up the vesa mounting holes on the speaker to the holes on the mount.
Great looking space, but I see an area for improvement. Your ceiling isn't very high, and your front heights are directly above your mains and far away from your main listening position. You'll get much better height channel separation if you move your heights closer to your seating.
Thank you. I considered that when I only had 4 height speakers but I have 6 now and planning on utilizing all 6 which will provide much better coverage
Great video! Tx.
Thank you!
When you get your video processor, please get them both video calibrated together & I promise you it will take it to another level. When I did that with my Sony 5K adding the Lumagen. It was next level.
Good point!
You mean 4K 😂
I think he meant Sony 5000 ES. Its the model number lol
@@Fluterra Sony XW5000....
@@Eurica76 JVC NZ 7, 8, 9 is better
Room looks great! Could you explain exactly how you have it set up to bring up your lights when you hit pause and dim them when you hit play? I know you said you have everything in Home Assistant but if you could do a tutorial on the integrations you used to do it that would be awesome! I just got a Home Assistant Green specifically to try to get this set up in my theater and I am not sure where to begin. I too have a Harmony I am trying to work with. Thanks!
Thanks!
I’ve been considering trying to make a video on home assistant and how I’m integrating everything. But trying to execute and explain everything in a cohesive way is gonna be difficult. I’m not a home assistant guru….I STILL have to watch tutorials on youtube. But its one of those things, once you do a few you kinda just know what to do moving forward but explaining it in a video is an entirely different beast
Very nice system !! Great job , if you get a Processor that has auro 3D it will use your center height speakers Perfectly , You’ll learn that when you get the Trinnoff Processor , Anyway Congratulations for a really nice system
Thank you sir! I’n looking forward to playing around with the Trinnov lol
Nice setup man, congrats. Just wondering why your rears are that low… do you hear them fine? Seems that the tweeter is firing the back of the seat
Thanks! The rears are the same height as the fronts with the stands. I wanted them all even. Any higher would be too close to my height channels. I only have 8 ft ceilings 🥲
@@hatoraidcowboyyes every room has compromises, but we still enjoy them at max level. Congrats again. Super nice room
Thanks bro appreciate the kind words. What’s your setup like?
@@hatoraidcowboy to do the list short, mine is 7.1.4 svs with a JTR 4000 ulf and Crowson actuators. My compromise is room size, just 14x10x8, so the only place to put the sub is on the rear of the room and some times I can localize it even with xover at 80hz. However, I love how it sounds.
Loved the video. Awesome upgrades and thanks for mentioning the Cobb lights and home assistant. Ima have to look into it cause I have all hue and id like to integrate the lights with my kscape
Thanks Rob! Yea def look into Home Assistant. I love it. Get you a home assistant green and you are pretty much plug and play. Just have to configure your lights and media players to work together. Its awesome
@ Niceee. Thank you
Love your theater journey, props to you for your DIY approach, certainly helps one appreciate the theater more.
how do the arendal compare to the several JTR theaters you have toured.
Thank you!
Unfair comparison lol JTR can play much louder and deeper….Bigger enclosures and bigger drivers.
The video turned out great. Congratulations on the build, as I see you are basically satisfied with it. You gave a lot of ideas, I also liked the presentation of your development phase. If you would tidy up your current system a bit, rethink and build it, I think it would be much better. If you lived closer, I'd be happy to help.
Yea I def would like to redo some things….If I could start over I would do A LOT of things differently. Its been a fun journey though.
@@hatoraidcowboy I have a similar project in the works. I will write a report that will help you move forward. I will build the building next year, and then the real fun will begin. Of course, I will build my own hall by myself. Including the speakers and the sound attenuators.
Why is the rear speaker tweeter at butt level almost below your entire seat?
All the floor standing speakers are the same height
Your "credits" crack me up.
plus, you don't hear the word poo-poo in videos every day!
Great video with a lot of detail on your system.
I think your previous screen was Silver Ticket, which is what I have now. My DIY masking panels were a HUGE game changer for sure. My next upgrade will be screen, likely a Seymore with the add on masking. I’m curious if the panel material is transparent? Does it fully mask? My DIY panels are foam with black velvet. Can you see disc menus with them up?
While I am still super happy with my screen, I always wonder if it limits the image quality? Good to get your opinion, especially with you coming from the same screen I have.
Thanks Joe! For some reason I could not remember Silver Ticket when I was filming lol. I’ll be making a dedicated video on the Seymour Screen soon that will answer all of your questions 😃 The panel material is partially transparent though.
@ thx, I’ll watch it for sure. On my panels I can still see/read the menus so I can have them in place and navigate
Yea I can still see most of the menus and navigate. They wanted me to go with an electronic partial masking but I didnt have the moolah lol
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Right! That’s a game changer to the wallet! lol
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Also can you purchased just masking panels from Seymour screens ?
I’m not sure. You’d have to ask Seymour. I’m thinking no though because the screen has magnets in specific places on the frame for the masking panels to attach too. I’m guessing that’s proprietary to Seymour.
Really curious how your gaming has been on a projector.
Fantastic. I love it
What 2D acoustic diffusers are those? I believe you said they were from Amazon?
The diffusers are Vicoustic. The cheap ones above the screen are from Amazon. I need to find the link
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Thank you for yet another fabulous video on your journey.
I dint think I have ever seen the room with the lights on. I especially enjoyed seeing the room. Love the new screen and the masking panels.
A couple questions please:
Curious if you find the height of the carbon chairs in any way impedes the imaging and sound stage coming from the surround and back channels as the speakers are at lower height than the back of the chairs. I am looking at these chairs but am concerned about the height.
Also, I noted you filmed the introductory segment of the video in a Dutch or canted angle. What factors motivate you to use this filming technique over a traditional straight on angle?
How do you like the Vicoustic diffuser panels? Also, do you find the quality of the bass traps from Acoustimac to be good? I have looked at them for some custom sized panels.
Any plans for a MadVR to compliment the new projector, new screen and Kscape?
For what it’s worth, I agree with you on your point about how most people won’t be able to see the difference between the true 4K projector and e-shift. That said, I find it interesting that Epson for some reason continues to resist a native 4K approach. Perhaps it’s simply to keep the cost down.
Thanks for the details. I’m looking forward to your review on the Trinnov processor and amp.
Sorry for the late reply Rob. For some reason I could not reply to your comment until now in the app.
I like trying to angles and different shots. The dutch angle is cool if done correctly. Just trying to expand my skillset.
I have not found the height of the Monza’s to interfere with the sound but I only have 2 chairs so my right side is not being obstructed since there is no chair there.
Love the Vicoustics. I really need to get more to make them more beneficial. Acoustimac panels and bass traps made a HUGE difference the moment I integrated them years ago. I’ve been a huge fan ever since.
I am supposed to get a MadVR Core in 2025 to review. I am looking forward to that.
I’m going to have to upgrade my screen now. Is it just me or does your picture quality look significantly better now. I currently still have my silver ticket screen.
Overall nice upgrades 👍🏿
The picture quality looks better to me over the Silver Ticket. Silver Ticket served me well for 7 years though.
if i were buying instead of diying it would be arendal speakers and jtr subs most likely. Eveyone thank the villa man for bringing arendal to the masses He had his like 6 months before everyone caught on.
Hush box tutorial please!
Did you calibrate your system for you MLP only or for all your seats? And could you make a tutorial on how to calibrate for multiple seats maybe?
I usually only calibrate for the MLP position but this time around I will do another profile for when I have guests. Calibrating for multiple seats is pretty straight forward if you’re using calibration software. Are you trying to calibrate manually?
@hatoraidcowboy do you think Audyssey would be able to calibrate for 2 seats? Or would I need to tweak things further with extra software?
Audyssey can calibrate 8 positions and more I think depending on which version you have.
Really not sure between the epson qb1000 and the jvc nz700? Its almoat the same price in canada and usa
Depends on if you want better blacks with native 4K or more lumens on the Epson
Heard planning to get a mini dsp...why don't why don't you get an Ashley Protea Matrix Processor and just replicate any channel you want.....Oh... greetings from Uganda Africa
Hello! Interesting I’ve never heard of that before. Will look into it. Thanks!
how much will you be selling the pb4000?
I just sold it a few days ago.
Close to 11K subs.
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Thank you Denmark! 🙌🏻
At 1hr 10 minutes, may as well just upload Superman being played on the system. Each frame is 1,000 words right?
His videos are becoming painfully long and self-indulgent. Just because it is well shot and has good editing etc. doesn't make it worth watching.
@pumpituphomeboy who said?
Who doesn't want to understand the details and engage the production value.
@@chebrubin
The transcript provided is highly repetitive and verbose, often reiterating points or over-explaining details that could be streamlined in a scripted version. Based on analysis, here's an assessment of its repetitiveness and potential for reduction:
Repetitiveness:
Reiteration of personal satisfaction and emotional connection: The speaker frequently emphasizes how much they enjoy their theater, how it surpasses commercial theaters, and the satisfaction of building it themselves.
Detailed technical descriptions: The speaker repeatedly goes into detail about specific equipment, setups, and processes, often elaborating on points that could be summarized.
Redundancy in process explanations: Steps taken to build or improve components, like acoustic panel installation or DIY solutions, are repeated or overly detailed.
Frequent references to past decisions and upgrades: The narrative revisits how things were done previously compared to now, often restating information.
Potential Length Reduction:
Original Transcript: Approximately 15,000 words.
Streamlined Script: Could be condensed to 4,000-5,000 words without losing core content, cutting the length by approximately 65%-70%.
Key Changes for Scripting:
Remove Redundancy: Eliminate repetitive mentions of satisfaction and emotional connections. For instance, describe the emotional connection once and then focus on the technical details.
Summarize Equipment: Combine detailed descriptions into concise summaries. For example, group speaker specifications into one section rather than describing each individually.
Focus on Highlights: Prioritize key upgrades and achievements rather than providing exhaustive details on all components and processes.
Structure with Purpose: Use a clear outline (e.g., Introduction → Equipment Overview → Build Process → Challenges → Final Thoughts).
Trim Anecdotes: Retain only the most impactful personal stories and minimize long explanations.
Benefits of Scripting:
Improved Clarity: The scripted version would focus on the most engaging and informative content.
Audience Engagement: A shorter, well-structured script would maintain viewer attention more effectively.
Professional Presentation: Conciseness and structure lend credibility and professionalism.
@@chebrubin If you're interested in said speakers or some HT setup, or like it for entertainment, yes. If you're just after the speakers there is the time stamp, though you may not watch the entire video if you're only looking for specific things. If it's a passing interest, then super (yes) long videos aren't ideal :)
I believe taxes aren't bigger there. I'm in California and taxes here are astronomical.
Oof. Yea taxes in Texas arent as bad as other states.
No matter what that screen size doesn't justify this kind of expense. Sorry to say but it's an amazing theater but the $/inch isn't there. For a screen that small.... That's really small now for a projector. I'd much rather get a TV in there.
If one will make this kind of investment you should have a screen at the very least, at minimum 130" 16x9 or 140" scope.
My room is only 10 ft wide and 8 foot ceilings. I went with the biggest screen size I could get.
My suggestion would be to go in walls on the front and that will free up some valuable screen real estate. You have an amazing room but it's a lot of investment for a 110" screen is what I mean.
Personally I'd get a TV and forgo the PJ. Much superior image quality. Forget what anyone says " but then it's not a real cinema experience ". It is. A TV can be dialed in to give you better contrast, colors, blacks and brightness than any projector will and what makes it cinematic is the film itself. A film with grain and all will look cinematic. I've seen many movies on my TVs and not once did I say oh I wish I was watching this on my projector. The only thing my PJ has over my TVs is size (145" 16x9 equivalent) but other than that I would take a 110" TV over a 110" PJ any day
Man the first ten minutes is exactly me and my family I don’t have a dedicated home theater but I do have a “ what I think is a bad ass family room” and this video really gave me the same vibes I have in my space. Keep up the great content I love what you’re doing, our community is thirsty for quality content like yours.🦾
Thanks man! I’m glad to share this space with all of my fellow home theater enthusiasts!