About Youthman
My name is Michael Stevens and I have been passionate about Home Audio and Video for the past 30 years. My love for Home Theater and Music has provided me with an opportunity to connect with an audience through the Youtube Platform. I have the heart of a teacher and love providing content that is both educational as well as entertaining. My Youthman Youtube Channel provides a platform for me to share my creativity, to share my knowledge and experience as well as reviews of current products from various audio and video manufacturers.
My 7.2.4 Dedicated Home Theater
Speakers: (3) JTR Noesis 212HTR for LCR , RS-62 II Side Surrounds, RS-62 II Back Surrounds, (2) JTR Captivator RS2 Subwoofers, (4) CDT-5800-C II Atmos Speakers
Video: JVC DLA-NX7 Projector with 150″ Seymour Center Stage XD Cinescope (2.35:1) Screen, Pioneer UDP-LX500 UHD Player, PS5 for gaming, Nvidia Shield for Streaming
Audio: Marantz AV7706 processor + Monolith 11X amplifier
Lighting: Lutron Caseta Dimmers with Lutron Hub, CB Concept SMD5050 LED Lights to “reveal” my speakers behind the acoustic transparent screen.
Misc: Harmony Elite Remote & Hub, Amazon Echo Dot, GIK Impression Series Acoustic Panels, Panamax MAX 5500 ACRegenerator
Seating: Valencia Tuscany Theater Seats (Front Row of 3), Valencia Tuscany Console Theater Seats (Rear Row of 3)
My Custom DIY 150″ Acoustic Transparent Screen
I get asked a LOT about how my screen and the lift system.
Screen Details:
- 150″ diagonal, 12.5′ wide screen
- 2.35:1 aspect ratio
- Center Stage XD Fabric from Seymour
- Made from extruded aluminum, cut and welded together
- The “latch” is similar to a hood latch on a car
- Screen is supported by these gas shocks
Easy Access Behind My 150″ Acoustic Transparent Screen – VIDEO
Installing New Gas Shocks on My Screen – VIDEO
Details and photos of screen being constructed – LINK
Hundreds of photos from the build – LINK
Complete build thread (Home Theater Version 1.0) – LINK
Complete build thread (Home Theater Version 2.0) – LINK
Construction of cabinet (107 hrs in 7 days to construct):
My 2ch Living Room Setup
Speakers: Klipsch RF-7 III (Natural Cherry)
Audio: Harman Kardon HK3490, Acurus A200 (200 x 2) Amp, Apple Airport Express (Mobile Streaming Audio)
My Outdoor Living Area:
(8) AP850 8″ wall speakers
(4) RS850 8″ rock speakers
(2) 12″ XSub12 burial subwoofers
(1) XMP500DSP amp for the AP850’s
(1) SMP1000 sub amp for XSub12’s
(1) MX880 8-channel amplifier (bridged mode) for rock speakers
(1) SRT4 Audio Streaming Server