Outstanding Video. I truly enjoyed your Home Theater Tour. Your Kaleidoscape input to me is Amazing & Absolutely spot on. I looked at your Part 1 & Part 2 on the Kaleidoscape and I pulled the trigger for 6TB system. If you have a projector it makes total sense to venture in that system. One day a 48 TB. Happy Holidays to You.
Oh man... I just watched Delicate Sound Of Thunder on Kaleidescape this past week. We owned this on laserdisc back in the day. I am so glad it is on Kaleidescape. My all-time favorite concert video.
I don’t think people hate Kaleidescape. People hate how expensive it is. If Kaleidescape was $1000, they wouldn’t be able to keep them on the shelves. Don’t think for one second people don’t see the value in it. I love mine and I also don’t own a Blu-ray player. Don’t care for it.
It can’t be inexpensive, though. People continually look at Kaleidescape as an assembly of off the shelf parts and ignore the rest of what goes into it, not the least of which is file security, which is a big part of what allows them to offer the quality they do. The studios would never allow them to sell a $1000 box that every hacker would try to open up and steal the IP within.
@ very true. I didn’t think of it that way. For me, like you stated in the video, it’s all about convenience. That’s what you are really paying for when you really look at it. You decided what you want from the app, purchase or rent it and in 10mins, it’s ready to watch with the highest possible quality available. Too much hassle with Plex and other systems. The Strato V makes it within reach for many people I think now.
I had a NAS and took the plunge on Strato V... and totally enjoy K. Same reasons as you pointed out. Yes, it's definitely expensive... but if you can afford... then go for it.
The art panels are ATS Acoustics absorption panels I purchased off Amazon and then wrapped in a breathable fabric that I had ordered with our custom artwork printed on it. The site I used is no longer operating but there are generally a couple sites that will print your graphics files onto a variety of materials for a reasonable cost.
Great video, I know the kaleidescape is superior but I decided to start with a uhd8000 zidoo with a NAS, I'm sure I will be kicking myself with how much time spent but I'm having fun on my journey.
Thanks! I don’t have rears in this room, though kinda wish I did. The rear heights are on the back wall but will be moved out into the room when I upgrade the projector. My surrounds are still fine in their placement, I can still see them from the MLP so no major blockage.
I didn’t see those but good to know. Been happy with the BTF now that I’ve learned how to pair power supplies and split off. Very customizable and I was able to get rid of the wall warts on the side walls and move all the control and power behind the screen.
Smart Wing shades. Works with everything I would recommend the Zigbee shades and the pro hub. It will have two radios one that runs zigbee and another that the pro hub uses that will operate on sub ghz frequency. This will give you the flexibility of going HomeAssistant Siri Control4 whatever. I currently would not recommend the matter version of the shades but that more a Matter immaturity than a knock on the shades. But if you want the Kscape experience in shades. Lutron!
People lke you who are all about convenience are the reason for the soon to be death of physical media.I like things I can touch, and with your prefered system I don't get that.Plus I love my Panasonic UB-9000.
Yeah, convenience is such a terrible thing. I can’t believe people who want to add convenience in their lives. Such an inconvenience for others. 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Awesome... great video Travis!
You’re up next! 😉
Fantastic room Travis! Thanks for giving us a tour
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic, Travis. Really enjoyed watching this one!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great space. And great accent lighting! 😁
I love a good accent light, it would have required a lot more trial and error without your help!
Outstanding Video. I truly enjoyed your Home Theater Tour. Your Kaleidoscape input to me is Amazing & Absolutely spot on. I looked at your Part 1 & Part 2 on the Kaleidoscape and I pulled the trigger for 6TB system. If you have a projector it makes total sense to venture in that system. One day a 48 TB. Happy Holidays to You.
Glad you enjoyed the tour - happy to hear the Kaleidescape investment is paying off!
Great stuff. If I’m ever in the Seattle area you’d better believe I’ll be reaching out!
Thanks, I appreciate it - would love to show you around!
Oh man... I just watched Delicate Sound Of Thunder on Kaleidescape this past week. We owned this on laserdisc back in the day. I am so glad it is on Kaleidescape. My all-time favorite concert video.
I still have the Laserdisc as well, and had ripped it into my edit system at 720p and cleaned up some of the noise. Such a great show.
That’s a great one! Glad you’re enjoying Kaleidescape.
Bruh this looks really good! Damn, well done. Gives me some ideas for my space!!!
Glad it’s inspiring - it’s a labor of love! Ideas and options is why I made this!
I don’t think people hate Kaleidescape. People hate how expensive it is. If Kaleidescape was $1000, they wouldn’t be able to keep them on the shelves. Don’t think for one second people don’t see the value in it. I love mine and I also don’t own a Blu-ray player. Don’t care for it.
It can’t be inexpensive, though. People continually look at Kaleidescape as an assembly of off the shelf parts and ignore the rest of what goes into it, not the least of which is file security, which is a big part of what allows them to offer the quality they do. The studios would never allow them to sell a $1000 box that every hacker would try to open up and steal the IP within.
@ very true. I didn’t think of it that way. For me, like you stated in the video, it’s all about convenience. That’s what you are really paying for when you really look at it. You decided what you want from the app, purchase or rent it and in 10mins, it’s ready to watch with the highest possible quality available. Too much hassle with Plex and other systems. The Strato V makes it within reach for many people I think now.
I had a NAS and took the plunge on Strato V... and totally enjoy K. Same reasons as you pointed out. Yes, it's definitely expensive... but if you can afford... then go for it.
It’s a luxury for sure but once you’ve had it, it’s hard to imagine being without.
Very nice set up... The art panels did you say there accostics fabric?
The art panels are ATS Acoustics absorption panels I purchased off Amazon and then wrapped in a breathable fabric that I had ordered with our custom artwork printed on it. The site I used is no longer operating but there are generally a couple sites that will print your graphics files onto a variety of materials for a reasonable cost.
Great video, I know the kaleidescape is superior but I decided to start with a uhd8000 zidoo with a NAS, I'm sure I will be kicking myself with how much time spent but I'm having fun on my journey.
Whatever gets you into the movie and entertains you! Enjoy it!
Great space. How much of an audio difference do you notice from rear surrounds, rear Atmos going from low seating to high back seating?
Thanks! I don’t have rears in this room, though kinda wish I did. The rear heights are on the back wall but will be moved out into the room when I upgrade the projector. My surrounds are still fine in their placement, I can still see them from the MLP so no major blockage.
You could've tried the Govee dreamview lights. They are cuttable. They still work without the camera. But BTF is nice also.
I didn’t see those but good to know. Been happy with the BTF now that I’ve learned how to pair power supplies and split off. Very customizable and I was able to get rid of the wall warts on the side walls and move all the control and power behind the screen.
Smart Wing shades. Works with everything I would recommend the Zigbee shades and the pro hub. It will have two radios one that runs zigbee and another that the pro hub uses that will operate on sub ghz frequency. This will give you the flexibility of going HomeAssistant Siri Control4 whatever. I currently would not recommend the matter version of the shades but that more a Matter immaturity than a knock on the shades.
But if you want the Kscape experience in shades. Lutron!
SmartWings is what I’ve been landing on. Thanks for the tips!
People lke you who are all about convenience are the reason for the soon to be death of physical media.I like things I can touch, and with your prefered system I don't get that.Plus I love my Panasonic UB-9000.
Yeah, convenience is such a terrible thing. I can’t believe people who want to add convenience in their lives. Such an inconvenience for others. 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️