I have a dedicated HT room and I plan to use the following equipment. There are a few items that I have not been able to make up my mind on and would welcome any comments.
1) The room is a dedicated HT and so is completely dark. Also, I have a separate area outside the room for all the equipment (except the projector); so sound is not an issue.
2) I am planning to use a Sony VPL-HW40ES SXRD projector.
3) I am thinking of using Paradigm AMS-150R-30 in-ceiling speakers for the front. These speakers, though ceiling mounted, are pointed downward at a 30 degree angle and makes the sound appear from the front.
4) Also regular Paradigm AMS speakers for the side and rear-surround.
5) I am unable to choose between an Oppo BDP-103 and a Sony PS4 as a Blu-Ray player. I have a 10-yr old who will enjoy the PS4, but if its playback is bad, then I would rather go with the Oppo.
6) I am thinking of an Elite ezframe screen. But a friend insists that I should paint the wall directly with special silver-infused paint which he swears will outperform a substantially more expensive Stewart Studiotek.
7) A vendor suggested the MX-780 and MRF-260 remote control combo, but I hate the idea of spending $450 for what is essentially a fancy remote control. Isn't there an App that I can use on my smart phone to control?
Feel free to comment - but I particularly welcome feedback on the choice of Blu-Ray player, the screen and the remote control.
1) The room is a dedicated HT and so is completely dark. Also, I have a separate area outside the room for all the equipment (except the projector); so sound is not an issue.
2) I am planning to use a Sony VPL-HW40ES SXRD projector.
3) I am thinking of using Paradigm AMS-150R-30 in-ceiling speakers for the front. These speakers, though ceiling mounted, are pointed downward at a 30 degree angle and makes the sound appear from the front.
4) Also regular Paradigm AMS speakers for the side and rear-surround.
5) I am unable to choose between an Oppo BDP-103 and a Sony PS4 as a Blu-Ray player. I have a 10-yr old who will enjoy the PS4, but if its playback is bad, then I would rather go with the Oppo.
6) I am thinking of an Elite ezframe screen. But a friend insists that I should paint the wall directly with special silver-infused paint which he swears will outperform a substantially more expensive Stewart Studiotek.
7) A vendor suggested the MX-780 and MRF-260 remote control combo, but I hate the idea of spending $450 for what is essentially a fancy remote control. Isn't there an App that I can use on my smart phone to control?
Feel free to comment - but I particularly welcome feedback on the choice of Blu-Ray player, the screen and the remote control.