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From Raw Room to Private Cinema: The Build Process

byMiniplexTakes projects across India; Visit studio in Sector 70A, GurugramStarts from5,50,000 Per Room (Up to 150 sq. ft.)View full gallery

We don't just install screens. See how we transform an empty space into an acoustically perfect home theater.

A glimpse into an ongoing project in Lucknow. This video shows the room during the construction phase, with wall panels being installed, wiring being run, and the screen being mounted.

Day 3 of building my experience center. Here, I explain the role of MDF (engineered wood) panels. We've cut holes for speakers and are preparing them for the next layers of acoustic treatment.

Day 1 of the build. I explain my choice of Canadian pine for the framing. Wood is versatile, easy to shape, and provides a better finish compared to metal, which is crucial for the foundation of the acoustic panels.

A powerful before-and-after shot. On the left, a raw, unfinished space. On the right, a luxurious and fully functional home theater. This is the transformation I deliver.

A work-in-progress shot showing the complex acoustic treatment behind the final fabric walls. You can see the diffusers and absorbers that are critical for perfect sound.

The walls are up. This photo shows the room after the main drywall and paneling are in place, but before the final finishing touches like fabric, paint, and seating are added.

Installing a fiber-optic star ceiling is a meticulous process. Here you can see the individual fibers being threaded through the ceiling panel before they are cut to size.

An early stage of construction. The basic shape of the room is defined, and the platform for the tiered seating is being built. The star ceiling panel is already in place.

Another view of the room during construction, with scaffolding in place for work on the ceiling and high walls.

This image shows the "sound cage" or the internal acoustic shell being built. You can see the wooden framework and the installation of sound-absorbing materials.

About From Room to Reality: The Build Process

Before any screen goes up, we spend the most time on the skeleton of the room. We prefer using Canadian pine frames over metal because it’s easier to shape and provides a cleaner finish. But the real work is the box-in-box acoustic isolation. We layer this inside the walls to create a true sound cage. This is what stops the bass from leaking into the rest of the house, ensuring your late-night action movie marathons stay strictly within your theater.

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