TV or Projector? both. The ULTIMATE Hidden Home Theater Setup!

In this video I show how I built the ultimate hidden home theater setup with a 65" LG OLED TV, Ambilight Backlighting, 120" Floor Rising ALR Projector Screen, Automated Motorized Projector Drawer, and 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector.

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[TheHookUp]

All of my projector recommendation videos have been updated for 2023-2024:

[streetwiztech]

That's what I like about your videos Rob.. you have the "voice of reason" on your shoulder telling you this can be done cheaper... and your results speak for themselves.. nice one (low low price of £16k made me LoL)

[trendyprojectors]

The automated screen and projector shelf, along with the seamless switching between TV and projector, demonstrate a fantastic blend of technology and practicality.

[iampurepersian]

I'm using Bluesound soundbar + 2 flexes and a sub woofer. It creates really good immersive sound and is very easy to setup. The speakers talk to each other through a dedicated wifi network so there is no lag there if you decide to not wire everything up. Plus: no account needed for this and it does have an HA integration

[JacobLaurenzana]

This is so incredible. Amazing video and thank you for the detailed explanations on everything you did

[projectionscreenVividstorm]

Thank you for using our screen . Awesome video!
Though the contrast ALR screen could be used with a short throw projector, it works better with a long throw one.If you have a short throw projector, we defenitely recommend the optical ALR screen.^.^

[vaderaguk]

So this idea has been at the back of my mind for a while now... this might be enough of a push to give me some impetus! Definitely looking forward to the drawer vid!

[MactelecomNetworks]

Well that was a great video. Now I want a projector in my house !

[DIYtechie]

What a nice surprise. A lot of people have a motorised projection screens in front of TV’s, but the hidden short throw projector is a very cool and much more original idea 👍🏻

PS Looking at your setup it seems obvious to add a pair of stereo speakers on either side of the projection screen. There are decent soundbars out there, but you don’t have to be an audiophile to tell the difference between a soundbar and proper stereo or surround HiFi. You just need to make a side by side comparison which most non-audiophiles don’t want to.

[ScottP]

Thinking about doing the same thing for my basement. Thanks for the video, very informative and pointing me in the right direction!

[e_v_a_l_ca]

I just got the Sonos Arc, already had a couple of older play 1 for surround and love it. No need for the sub. Sound quality is great

[rndmlogin]

Really looking forward to watching the shelf video (not something I ever thought I would say ;). I have kickstarted the NexiGo Aurora Pro and it should be here sometime in Oct. I am planning to build a cabinet/etc like you did here to house my screen(have been eyeing the vividstorm floor raising ones for awhile. The more I see them in action the more I like them!) My PJ, a 'normal' TV and my speakers. The sliding shelf looks like a great way to go! Thanks!

[jonascale]

that is like one of the coolest HT setup ive ever seen. wicked!

[KeyBored]

Excellent as always, I'm looking forward to the sliding drawer video

[ramnik.khanna]

@Rob, that's a great setup!
Thanks for sharing!
I too have a similar setup, except that my motorized screen is ceiling mounted and not floor rising like yours; and my 1080p projector is a motorized drop down mount, from a concealed ceiling cutout.

I'm debating whether I should upgrade to an expensive 4K, HDR-10 capable projector, or just place four cheaper 55" UHD TVs (bezel less) in a 2 by 2 grid on the wall, akin to a video wall, with a 4-way 4K HDMI splitter. What's your opinion on this, and any suggestions you have?
The advantages of this I see are enormous - easier cabling and setup, single remote operation, simple integration with HA etc.

[pyfferoenc]

If you're looking for surround - consider Sony HT-A9. It's $2300 - but what I've read of it has been stellar

[Woodworking]

Highly recommend the Sonos ARC and subs. I have two sets one with two subs. Amazing, simple and clean. This is coming from an audiophile.

[HeyUncleJ]

Go SONOS, I got that setup and love it. Well worth the money for my setup.

[willemfolscher]

Just the way that you explain everything is truly amazing, thank so much for the effort you put into creating your content!

[rior.]

Question 06:25 I'm setting up same thing. Tv + ust . If i connect ps5, bluray to soundbar and tv e-arc+ ust e-arc to a hdmi switch then to soundbar e-arc port, would it work too by just switching on hdmi switch remote?