Michael Stevens (Youthman)
Since I was 15, I’ve been obsessed with home theater. I’d spend weekends at Sound Advice in Tampa, dreaming of owning my own high-end system. By 1999, I worked in the Home Theater department at Circuit City, giving demos and helping customers build their setups. That’s when I bought my first 5.1 surround sound system—a Pioneer AVR with Polk Audio speakers and a Velodyne sub. My love for home theaters only grew from there.
In 2006, my wife suggested we build a dedicated theater in our new home. It was a small space, but I jumped at the opportunity, starting with an affordable 103” screen and a used Klipsch system. It was a humble setup, but I was hooked.
Over the years, I’ve continued to upgrade and refine my systems, all while sharing my passion on YouTube through my channel, Youthman, where I guide others through the same journey.
Not long after I met Matt Moreman from Obsessed Garage in 2022, he shared with me that one day, he would like to do something cool together in the Home Theater space.
In 2023, Matt and I talked about his vision of how we might work together through Obsessed Home Theater. We knew we could make a much bigger impact on the Home Theater community than individually.