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You know, after posting I saw a report on Projector Central about the AE700. This sounds like a kick ass projector. the reviewer said there is no screen door and the black levels are much improved. Of course there is still the issue of having no money. I guess my daughter doesn't need to go...

I've got about 1,100 hours on my 200 and haven't noticed any major problems that are being described in this thread. My one complaint is that of screen door effect, but it's one I can live with until 1080P projectors become affordable or we get a decent raise in my school district. I honestly...

You may be interested in this little DIY project: http://nizz8.home.comcast.net/panamorph.htm I think I'm going to try this as soon I can find the time. Since I'm using a HTPC this would be a perfect solution. later, Don

You seem to have everything you need for a HTPC as far as hardware. I'm not sure why you have the soundblaster as the A7N8X comes with Soundstorm audio, 5.1 analog, and digital out. At least mine did. Do you have a big screen display already? If you don't, you want to make sure that it has a...

You should see what my son did to my center channel's woofers with a permanent marker! No harm to the sound and thankfully I built them my self so I can easily replace them if needed. The funny thing about the Pj is that it has been ceiling mounted for quite some time. the wires were never...

There was a recent thread along these lines over at AVS and it got quite heated between the "purists" who say it must be in a self contained room with a FP and those that say as long is the immersion factor is there it doesn't matter where it is. I am lucky in that I have a dedicated space...

Just some advice for anyone with a 3 year old and a PJ. I decided to finally run my cables through the wall and attic instead of having them all over the floor. I placed the PJ on the recliner with my daughter's blanket on top. very stupid of me I might add! I got the cables all ran and...

Jon, Maybe this analogy will help you to see the position of limiting creative freedom. I have been listening to Metallica for the past 20 years. The one thing that really drew me to them was the aggressive guitars and vocals. A big part of their sound is the use of highly distorted guitars...

I do have one pic available right now, but I am changing ISPs right now and it may not be up there for long. http://home.comcast.net/~dgoreham/desktop.jpg You can see that the screen is on the 10' wall. My door is on the back wall which will allow me to get two recliners in the room. I...

You may want to have your wife check with her district's Technology dept. or at your county's office of education. Through my district I can get windows XP for around $60 and Office 2003 for, if I recall correctly $91 dollars. they are completely functional and the only difference is that...

My room dimensions are identical to yours @ 13X10. when the house was built I opted to have the closet left out. I hate to put a damper on things, but two rows of seating will really be cramped in that small of a space with that large of a screen. I sit about 11'-12', depending on my reclining...

I will second Ron's assessment of the lower resolution projectors. I have the same PJ as Ron and I am continually amazed at the picture quality it produces. I have even run some HD clips from my PC and while they are not as good as they look on my 65" Mits they are still quite impressive. They...

AaronMan, I don't think that you are being ridiculous in regards to your possible set size and the size of your living room. I had my 65" Mits in a spare bedroom that is 10x13. Of course that room was used solely for the TV. It was cramped. You have to remember that these TVs take up...

I know this is an old thread, but my quazi theater is relatively new and I had to chime in. Generally people have been very responsive to my theater even if they think it may be a bit much. There were some in my family that felt I was crazy when I put my 65" Mitsubishi in my 10x13 extra...

Never having seen the X1 I can't say if it will or will not be able to go that large. It really all depends on how far back you will be sitting. Most people recommend that you sit back 1.5X the screen width. I am using the Panny PT-L200 which is comparable to the X1 and at 12 ft. back a 94"...

TommyL, You don't need a PC to run this projector. The only reason I have the PC hooked up is because my theater is also the computer room for now. I will not be using it as a regular HTPC as I have an AMD 2800+ and it puts out a lot of heat that makes the room uncomfortable for movie...

TommyL, I am using a Denon 1600 with my 200u and the picture quality is amazing. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Sorry I haven't had any updates on my tweaking, but since I got the projector I had to finish up some classes so I can get a raise this year, had to go back to work...

From viewing your site I see that you have the same problem with a window as I did. I solved it very simply. My screen is a simple DIY that cost roughly 50 bucks and the picture is phenomenal. I am using the Panny PT-L200 and coudn't be happier with the results of this screen and the projector...

I have come to the conclusion that I have horrible eyesight. In a way I'm glad because I don't see screen door all too often on my screen when viewing from 12.5' away. The screen is 94" diagonal and really only see it if there is a really bright scene. Most of the time getting wrapped up in the...

Brian: I am at 12.5 ft and am currently watching on a 94" screen. The only time I really notice screen door is when I am looking for it. Then I can see it. The other night I was watching Harry Potter and I just enjoyed the movie and didn't even really notice it except occasionally. The size...

I finished my screen yesterday, minus the masking, and I have to say that the gray makes a huge improvement in picture quality. I haven't even recalibrated yet, due to finishing the equipment stand and screen holder. I am unable to mount it on the wall do to a window being in the wrong place. I...

I've had a Mitsubishi WS65809 for over a year now. I have loved it tremendously. It is now in our living room after getting a front projector for the Theater. The only thing that I would consider is that Mitsubishis tend to suffer from a lot of red push. This can be fixed with some tweaking...

Just an update. I still haven't built a screen yet, just the blackout cloth hanging on the wall. It turns out that my ability to judge inches is not so good without measuring. What I thought was 96" actually turned out to be about 106". That's the reason for the massive screen door I was seeing...

For a few weeks she felt nauseous after she ate. That seems to have gone away. Now she is complaining that sometimes it feels like her "insides are just going to fall out". I know, not a pleasant image. I don't think this is because of the gallbladder, but the two kids she has had by c-section...

By the way Ron, I hope your wife is doing well. My wife had her's removed last october, two months after having my son with a c-section. All while switching jobs and selling our old house. Later, Don

That should do it. They still carry the American Tradition, at least I think that I saw it there. I'll let you know. later, Don

Thanks I appreciate it. I bought some Rustoleam Metallic Silver and will look for some of the Aluminum as well. I bought two screen's worth of Blackout cloth so I'm going to test. Of course I have to be careful that the cost of the testing doesn't rise above the cost of a professional screen...

Ron-P I was just curious if you happened to get the sku# for the mixing base of the Valspar Plank Gray. I built a mount yesterday and will get it hung tonight. Then the screen building begins. Last night my daughter wanted to watch Peter Pan. My theater is a mess right now so I started...

RonP I was sitting at 12' which is why I was seeing screen door. I'm going to shoot for 85" and see what happens with the grey screen and filters. the filters might have to wait as my wife is starting to question my accuracy with how much this is going to cost and I haven't even got the thing...

I got the PJ yesterday and hung up some blackout cloth. Overall I would say that the picture isn't as good as my Mits' picture, but it is pretty decent. I set it to cinema 2 and calibrated with Avia. I haven't done the flicker tweak yet as I didn't get everything set back up until about 10 PM. I...