I would like to suggest downloading the owner’s manual for both models. The manufacture will suggest the optimum viewing distance and angle. The link below is for the Hitachi 55HDS69. http://merchant.satisfusion.com/libr...rs/42HDS69.pdf
I like Cherry Red, I suggest you may want to consider one wall only so that the room is not too overpowering. I finish one wall in a room with cherry red. I first started with a tinted base coat followed by 4 coats of red to achieve a uniform finish. When I finished, the wall was painted a total...
Brian My HT room is 20x45, one large room. I have used a variety of lighting options and switches as follows: 1- There are 9 wall sconce lights (40w) in this room. These lights are on a RC dimmer switch. I dim these lights when watching TV. 2- In the HT seating area, I used 6 halogen pots...
I suggest checking the manual for the projection screen. It should recommend the best viewing distance. This is a good place to start to plan your seating. Are you planning on keeping it as one large room 14x50, or did you want two separate rooms. My HT room is 20x45, one large room. I find one...
I had the same concerns when finishing my basement. I looked at different heating option and settled on a gas fireplace. It heats the basement (600 square feet) in about 10 minutes and is also pleasant to look at.