Haven't been able to upgrade my theater in a few years, due to budgetary constraints, and this Receiver would definitely be the beginnings of a great Atmos home theater.
That's why most nowadays opt for a 2.35 screen and mask it to 16:9. Just as easy and since 4:3 is now rare, gives a better viewing experience for most movies.
Disagree. It's a big mistake. I have a 65" display in my living room (with 5.1 sound) and it's fine for watching TV, but it in no way gives a theater experience. The 126" display in the theater is where we watch all of our movies and sporting events - and the difference is remarkable.
A 120"...
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Username: Kevin Stewart
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Current Speakers: Axioms in the HT, Klipsch bookshelves in the LR
Why I Want To Win: Would love to upgrade my Axioms in the theater, and then move the current Axioms to the LR
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As a Detroit Lions fan living in Dallas, I'd be able to sit back and watch them both lose. Of course, I'd be disappointed in the Lions loss, but very happy with the Dallas loss. So, a 50/50 day would turn into a great day with the Epson.
Go with the second set up. Keep the center channel in the center of the display. You could also spread the fronts (and rears) apart even further if you're able.
Acoustically treating your walls will have no effect on the floors. If you're set on hardwood floors, then you'll want to put down as many area rugs as you can.
If you're building a home theater, I'd start with acoustic treatments. Get bass traps in the corners and panels on the first reflection points as well as the front and rear walls. The depth of the panels is slightly dependent upon your room size, but 4" should do it. You'll also want to...
Why the need for Bravia Synch? Just get a universal remote control and you can still press one button to control most activities and you're not tied to a specific brand. I think you can do better than that receiver. If I was looking for a sub $500 receiver, I'd buy THIS RECEIVER. I have...
So, you're buying the condo and you're negotiating with him on the equipment he has (to buy seperately)?
Are these in-wall? If so, they come with the house. If not, cables would be $100 at most. Surge protection how? A surge protector? What kind? Maybe $250. Provide power to plasma? You...
Projector - Panny 3000 ($2500) A/V Receiver - Pio Elite 07 ($1200) There's a million speaker options, but in general, unless you really need to use inwall speakers, I'd probably avoid them. You can get a nice Axiom set-up for under $2000
I'd also spread the L/R speakers out a bit, if possible. While there's optimal places to put the sub, in general, you can put it just about anywhere it'll fit/look right in a living room.
Wainscoting is basically a decorative paneling. Sisal won't do anything for the sound (well, no more than carpet or just about any other material). You need to get linacoustic (or similar) covered in fabric if you want to acoustically treat your room properly.
For a room that size, any reason why your not going front projection? My theater is actually smaller than yours (12.5 X 20) and I have a 126" screen in there. Unless you'll only have one sitting area and it's within 10' of the screen (meaning you'll have 12' of empty space behind it), then...
I know these were listed on AVS too (that's how I guessed the price above - it was the price on AVS). I'm thinking maybe the OP sold them there and forgot about this ad.