Recent content by JustinS

Yes, physical stage. That's what I meant. Sorry. So no real tangible benefits other than visual then?

Probably been asked before but I could not find with a search. I am in the process of building a very modest theater room (or more to the point, a theater end of a larger room) in my basement. Specifics: Room is open-backed but I will have walls on both sides to about 15.5" in length...

First thing that sprang to mind was Annie Pope meeting her father in the restaurant in Running on Empty. The last scene of Gallipoli. Szpilman playing for Hosenfeld in The Pianist. The last scene of Breaker Morant. The last several scenes of Amadeus. Since so many mentioned...

"Let's all go to Justin's kitchen... Let's all go to Justin's kitchen... Let's all go to Justin's kitchen... To get something to eat!" That would be cool. :)

OK, this also concerns me as I am finishing my basement. An overwhelming majority of the basement has a distance from floor to joists of over 7 feet. However, there are two ducts and the center support beam that run right down the middle of the basement that are less than 7 feet. I'd say the...

Also consider projectors. I have a Toshiba 40H80 16x9 TV but now that I am working on a basement HT room where I have less walk-through traffic and a little more light control, I am definitely going the projector route. There are some very good FPs in your price range. Of course, I also have...

Look at the "Gator Board" thread over at AVSForum.com. Many people also seem to be fond of a particular color of Glidden paint called "Misty Evening" or something like that.

Allan. I've run into the same problems here in DC from the few phone calls I have made thus far. The two HT dealers I called both gave me the snob routine when I called and inquired about projectors that cost less than $5000. "We carry Sharp and Runco and Sony when they release something...

The Sanyo Z2 is probably worth looking at at this price point as well. Just came out and can be had for about $2000.

It doesn't look distorted per se, but it definitely doesn't look as good as a comparable 16x9 DVD watched in "Full" mode on a Toshiba. The problem is with the source material, not the TV. You always have the option of watching it in regular mode, where you would have the black bars and grey...

Larry- I plan on ceiling mounting if I go this route and will have complete freedom to mount wherever ends up being most ideal based on throw distance for the specific projector. Thanks again!

Larry- Yes, for watching movies I would almost certainly have the lights down. That's part of the experience. However, if "the guys" are over watching a football game, I don't want to have to sit in the dark or near-dark for them to have a good look at the game, you know? If my wife and I...

OK, I am considering a FP for my new basement TV room (still under contruction). However, it has been more than two years since I looked into FP as I have owned a Toshiba 40h80 RPTV for quite some time now. What I will use it for: HDTV 4:3 TV DVDs 4:3 TV about 50% of the time at this...

Thanks for the advice and sympathy everyone. It is most certainly appreciated. Fortunately, the 60 DVDs only represented a small portion of my collection. The guy basically swiped off portions of some of the shelves in my DVD cabinet (which was unlocked, alas), so I have gaps in my...

OK, I admit it. I am painfully out of touch with the ins and outs of the home theater hardware market. I really have been since I put together a reasonably respectable system over a year ago. Recently, our home was broken into and the punk made off with both of my DVD players, 60 or so of my...