hi there,

i'm actually thinking of setting up my own mini cinema at my house.

The following things i've listed down in order to do that:

(i) Sound System

(ii) Set projector

(iii) Sound proofing..

Anything that i left out? any recommendation? which brand of speaker, projector etc. what are the estimated costs involved? I really dont have any idea on how to start with.

Thanks

I think RM40k to RM50k should get u a decent setup

RM5k - AVR (Denon / Onkyo / Marantz)
RM15k - Projector & Screen (Panasonic / JVC / Infocus)
RM15k to RM20k - 5.1/7.1 Speakers (Too many brands )
RM2k - BD Player
RM5k - Cables & some BDs

The balance depends on reno cost of room

This post has been edited by ronnt88: Jul 14 2009, 12:56 PM

Another thing to consider is your room setup. Are you going to have a dedicated room for your mini cinema? Or are you putting in your living hall?

You also need to set a budget. As ronnt88 mentioned, 40k to 50k will get you a very nice setup. But if you don't want to spend so much, I think 20k to 30k can also suffice. The main thing that will eat your budget is the projector and screen.

Room size also plays an important role in deciding what to get.

yes, reno including furniture like cinema seats...

wah... nice nice nice

anything less than 50k is indecent

If your budget permits, go for LazyBoy recliners

indecent proposal??

kena elite ron pijak

me elite?

me pijak??

to both

I use only normal rocking chair, less than RM300

does it come with the organic couch warmer in the picture?

or get a multimedia projector - 2k
tripod screen - 400
HTiB system - 2k

less than 5k and u r set to go

someone mentioned 50k is quite accurate ........... depending on your specs ... the 2 most expensive items would be your Projector set and the soundproofing renovation .....

soundproofing is hard .... but not impossible (just impossible to do perfectly in Malaysia) .... for best quality and cost saving .... is DIY

imho i think it's cheaper to get a LCD tv, sit near and have mid-range sound system (since Malaysian homes are NOT SOUNDPROOF - contractors made thin walls)

most of us doesnt have the experience of building a dream HT system .... maybe you should try other forums for more details ....
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/home-theater.htm
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/forum/

LOL...good one

I would buy it if it does come with the package

butter finger, can I go to your house to audition your setup?

htleg no offence but I am living with my parents. You know rules and regulation applied. Mummy and daddy get with my obsession. Would love you to come over to radio shack my surround though

No problem if I am free. Where?

For a simple HT setup in a medium size room, I think a budget of RM25-RM30K would be sufficient. Of course, only 720 pj but with latest AVR and 7.1 system completes with BDP.

Nah, not atm. Parents might move to S2 in near future and will need your help when it comes

Thanks for the offer, appreciate it.