Home Theater Projector Setup - Everything You Need To Know About Projector Installation

This is a guide for buying and installing a home theater projector. This video covers everything from planning, measuring, building, purchasing, and installing a home theater projector. Now that home theater projectors are more inexpensive than ever, it's a great time to build your own home theater. Even 4K home theater projectors are affordable now, allowing most people to enjoy a big screen that looks better than most movie theater screens. This guide can be used as a way to determine the best home theater system for your space. Please be sure to post any questions in the comment section as I try to respond to as many questions as I can.

Here are my top projector picks for December 2017:

Best Budget 4K Projector

Best Budget 1080p Projector:

Best Short Throw Projectors:

[koryk]

You are seriously the man. I have spent hours watching your video planning to setup a home theatre and finally have done so after hours of research. Thanks for making such informative, concise and no bs videos! Keep it up!

[raybirry]

Best presentation ever, simple, honest, excellent audio and straightforward!

[atlantafleamarko]

I'm interested in a projector for my room and By far this was the best projector video I've found that helps with overall info great job bro...

[billa]

This is the best video I have seen so far on Projectors.

[ivanflores]

Awesome video, man. You cut to the chase with no filler. Everything I need to know. Thanks! (y)

[citypavement]

Everything about these instructional videos is top notch except for, like most YouTube videos, the way you read every line exactly the same way. Keep it up!

[Jacobhopkins]

I seriously need to get a new screen. Good lord that edgeless with LEDs 😍

[trendyprojectors]

Home theater setup can be a complicated task for some; you have simplified the work. And, thanks for the projector recommendations.

[Mediamarktfreak]

Perfect and clear information/instructions. I had no choice but to subscribe. Greetings from the Netherlands! Keep up the good work bro

[ErgosProxy]

Stumbled on your channel last night, good stuff sir!

[dangarobb]

Just started watching your video and I got to say you make it very easy to decide what direction I want to go as far as my home theater. Thanks

[StormRaid]

My projector is 7 years used and still holds up for 1080p. 5400 lumens is still impressive. Eventually, I would have to get a new projector, and they will stop making parts for the projector I have, but for now, this projector works just fine. The projector is a pt-ez580 PANASONIC for anyone who is wondering. Yes, I know it's not for home theater use, but it seems to work great for home theater indoors and outdoors. I have it on a 64-inch by 110-inch screen from 20 feet away, and the colors are still amazing. The image isn't even close to fading. It can go way bigger, and I plan on making a screen specifically for outdoors. You can even adjust the size of the screen without having to move the projector. If anyone is looking for a projector that doesn't hurt your budget but still wants a great home theater experience, this projector is perfect.

[eliospelaez]

This is the best video about projectors. I was looking all over for these types of info. Thanks bro

[MrILStatek]

Hey bro, another awesome video. You last video of the projector vs lcd inspired me to go head and order a projector. I have always been a fan of Lcd/led or oled t.v.s due the picture brightness when ambient light was involved. My only issue with a projector was having to change a bulb so often. I saw how happy you were with your Optima Uhd60. I said why not. So I ordered the uhz65 and the main reason I went with that was it is a lazer projector and the life is oh about 20k hrs. I also heard good reviews for the uhz65 as well. I would like to email your possibly for some pointers as this is my first projector project.
Thanks for your time,
Derie

[alexfernandez]

I took the plunge and never looked back!


I Built a 100" home theater system back in 2014. I installed this in my main living room as our main "Do all TV". I ended up using a 100" electric drop down screen. I did everything myself and it was alot easier than I thought. I used a budget Sony 5.1 4K receiver, 5 budget in wall/ceiling speakers to keep the clutter down, A 10" self powered Sub for some really good bass and a BenQ W1070 1080p projector unit mounted in the ceiling. I could not believe how "Professional" everything looked when I was done. Family and friends were under the impression that I must have paid thousands and Thousands of dollars to have this built and installed.


I am very happy the way this all turned out. Picture quality is always good no mater what time of day. My kids are easily able to turn everything on and watch DirecTV, Netflix, Amazon and Blu-Ray movies. I also Hook up the Xbox One from time to time.


I have a few other 4K smart TV's as well, but we all just love watching our shows and movies on our theater projector system.

[sidchitale]

Holy crap dude, I'm so surprised you don't have more subscribers! You just got another sub. I've been thinking about getting a home theater myself and your videos are fantastic. I just had a question: what aspect ratio should I go for (16:9, 16:10, etc.)?

Many thanks!

[zorkabaljak]

Perfect for my studio apartment! I hate bit tv’s, this is a great alternative, and exactly what I wanted!!

[WeekendWarriorBBQ]

This is exactly what I needed! I'll be installing my projector and screen this week. Thanks for taking the time to make such a detailed video!

[AL-rffr]

Awesome info . Don't know what I would of done without your thorough and detail laden videos. A wealth of information from a wealth of Knowledge. Many many Thanks!!!

[wilko]

Excellent presentation. You should have way more subs.