Topic: Cheapskate HT Build (Stage 3 pictures as of Feb 12)

[kefq]

I am trying to build a dedicated home theater in a small room. I was watching a show titled Extreme Cheapskate, and decided if I can pull off and build a decent HT with cheapskate in mind

So far here are the equipment I bought:

Fronts: Energy Floor standers Model A5+2 (Got these from clearance sale of AVDI) - Php 3,500
Subwoofer: 4 built in 8 inch active subwoofer Energy A5+2 - Php 0
Center: Kef Q9C (NOS came from Watt Hi-Fi, been in storage for 2 years) - Php 5,000
Surround: Energy Veritas (Got these from clearance sale of AVDI) - Php 2,500
Surround Back: Energy Encore (Got this from benzg of pdvd) - Php 1,500

Amplifier: Onkyo TX NR 809 (Got it here in pdvd) - Php 8,500
Source: Panasonic
Bluray with 500 GB HDD ( c/o Bhenard of PDVD) - Php 1,300
Projector: Marantz VP 12S4 (c/o Alice Go of PDVD) - Php 3,000
Projector Screen: 80inch fixed screen (c/o Bhenard of PDVD) - Php 900

Carpet: Almost new Imported from Japan will cover the entire room (Came from Japan Surplus) - Php 600

Will update on additional low cost materials and provide pics of the build.

Stage 1 Carpentry: 90% complete ( Jan 17, 2017)

Seating First Row: I got these 3 front row seats last saturday from Japan Surplus
Seating Second Row : I got this 3 seater recliner last December from Japan Surplus (middle can be retracted as cup holder)
Riser: I used an old wardrobe cabinet doors as platform for the stage





Front:
Equipment rack on the side and cabinets that will conceal all speakers.
Bulilit stage to get that theater look
That thing in the middle is a Sega HomeStar Planetarium that will project stars in the ceiling (with random shooting stars). Got it for 300 pesos from Japan Surplus.






Stage 2 Carpentry and Room Acoustics

Projector Screen Build - I painted the screen with a Nippon "Grey Knight" from Handy Man to give the DLP projector a boost in contrast ratio. Had it framed for 1.5k



Acoustics Build -- I wanted to replace a worn out ceiling, instead I covered it with a rug made of bamboo sticks I got from Japan Surplus for 500 pesos , then painted it black. Hopefully it will have a sonic quality to diffuse sound.



Absorber, corner base traps and Cloud Ceiling - Got a bunch of used rock wool from a defunct studio, Framed it and covered it with acoustically transparent fabric






Stage 3 - Accessories

Instead of painting the room, I covered it with black out  cloth (curtain from handyman, which is on 50% off sale - Php 300).

If you notice the blue curtain from the initial pictures, that's the black out cloth I used to block any light and darken the room, which is really good for enhance PQ contrast ratio,

[esr101]

Nice. Who says you have to spend a lot for HT satisfaction. By the looks of it, I think you've achieved your objectives.

[JeromeA]

I am trying to build a dedicated home theater in a small room. I was watching a show titled Extreme Cheapskate, and decided if I can pull off and build a decent HT with cheapskate in mind

So far here are the equipment I bought:

Fronts: Energy Floor standers Model A 3.5  (Got these from clearance sale of AVDI) - Php 3,500
Subwoofer: 4 built in 8 inch active subwoofer Energy A3.5 - Php 0
Center: Kef Q9C (NOS came from Watt Hi-Fi, been in storage for 2 years) - Php 5,000
Surround: Energy Veritas (Got these from clearance sale of AVDI) - Php 2,500
Surround Back: Energy Encore (Got this from benzg of pdvd) - Php 1,500

Amplifier: Onkyo TX NR 809 (Got it here in pdvd) - Php 8,500
Source: Samsung Bluray with 500 GB HDD ( c/o Bhenard of PDVD) - Php 1,300
Projector: Marantz VP 12S4 (c/o Alice Go of PDVD) - Php 3,000
Projector Screen: 80inch fixed screen (c/o Bhenard of PDVD) - Php 900

Carpet: Almost new Imported from Japan will cover the entire room (Came from Japan Surplus) - Php 600

Will update on additional low cost materials and provide pics of the build.

grabe ang tiyaga mo mag abang sir ng mga ganito. ang swerte mo naman. maybe it's cheap because of its price, but ang performance ng mga to hindi nararapat sa cheap. congrats sir.. astig!..

[kefq]

grabe ang tiyaga mo mag abang sir ng mga ganito. ang swerte mo naman. maybe it's cheap because of its price, but ang performance ng mga to hindi nararapat sa cheap. congrats sir.. astig!..

Salamat Sir, abangers lang tlaga and a bit of luck,  madaming great finds dito sa forum

[kefq]

Nice. Who says you have to spend a lot for HT satisfaction. By the looks of it, I think you've achieved your objectives.

Salamat Sir, yes dapat hindi mawala sa objective hehe although sa carpentry ata ako madadale, arawan kasi bagal gumawa 

Ako nalang mag mamasilya and pintura para tipid 

[JeromeA]

Salamat Sir, abangers lang tlaga and a bit of luck,  madaming great finds dito sa forum

para naman makadale ka ng great finds dito dapat 24/7 ka naka antabay. ambibilis ng mga tao dito.hehe

Salamat Sir, yes dapat hindi mawala sa objective hehe although sa carpentry ata ako madadale, arawan kasi bagal gumawa 

Ako nalang mag mamasilya and pintura para tipid 

dapat sir pinapakyaw mo na. para di ka malugi. sasadyain talaga nilang bagalan yan pag arawan.

[shoktongxxx]

wow galing, congrats chief!

[scoutie2]

Panalo sa presyo Sir!  Goodluck for dedicated HT proj.

[mbtorn]

This goes to show that a decent HT set up need not be expensive. Abangan ko ung build mo dex.

[kefq]

This goes to show that a decent HT set up need not be expensive. Abangan ko ung build mo dex.

Hi bro, thanks Updated: Stage 1 Carpentry 90% complete

Thanks shoktongxxx and scoutie2

[Jairus]

Great finds bro! Mag imbita ka naman dyan 

[kefq]

Great finds bro! Mag imbita ka naman dyan 

Sure bro, pag natapos pa audition ko sa inyo. I will update the pics din, medyo outdated na, and marami na improvements hehe

[Cjtjader]

Way to go, Dext! 

[teokun]

Wow. Panalo lahat lalo na Receiver. Saan Japan surplus kau nabili sir?

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[kefq]

Way to go, Dext! 

Thanks brader cal

[kefq]

Wow. Panalo lahat lalo na Receiver. Saan Japan surplus kau nabili sir?

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Sa paco sir tabi ng paco church

[kefq]

Stage 1 and 2 Complete - DIY Screen and Room Acoustics

[kefq]

Stage 3 - Accessories and Lighting

[Oldboyracer]

Well done kefq, looking good.

[techwar]

Wow nice!

[kefq]

Well done kefq, looking good.

Thank You sir can't wait also to see your project

[kefq]

Wow nice!

Thanks brader

[mbtorn]

Congrats Dex! Nabuo na din.

[kefq]

Congrats Dex! Nabuo na din.

Thanks bro, i'l post clearer pics.

[RXV]

Galing!

[kefq]

Galing!

Salamat boss

[esr101]

Very nice build!

[kefq]

btw, instead of painting the room, I covered it with black out  cloth (curtain from handyman, which is on 50% off sale - Php 300).

If you notice the blue curtain from the initial pictures, that's the black out cloth I used to block any light and darken the room, which is really good for enhance PQ contrast ratio,

[kefq]

Very nice build!

Thanks sir

[cyberdraven]

Uy!  Makapunta nga sa handyman.  I also need blackout drapes.  Thanks for the tip!

Very good built!  Congrats!