Hello all, this is my first post and first attempt at a true* home theater. I have always enjoyed the theater experience and my living rooms have always been my theater and were always good quality for that aesthetic. However, I have the opportunity and the space to build my first dedicated theater. The best space in my house is my third floor/attic space. I would consider it a budget project. will be doing most of the handy work myself along with a contractor friend.
There are several pros and cons with my planned set-up and I have a few questions.
Pros:
Isolated from the house
Have the ability to start from scratch (after plaster wall demo)
-in wall wiring/speaker mounting, projector mounting, recessed lighting, etc.
dedicated theater room that can be completely light controlled
Cons:
Low ceilings... 7'
sloped side ceilings... This really limits my screen size
room is more wide than long (could be perceived either way)
8.5' viewing distance from main seating location
Basically my main question is: I can either fit a 92" 16:9 screen on the wall (would sit a little higher on wall than 2.35), or about a 103-105" 2.35:1 screen... Area wise they are very similar, but with the cinemascope widescreen my '16x9 diagonal' is about 83". I am a film lover, and have an estensive blu ray collection and prefer epic movies and sci/fi fantasy large sized dramas basically. So the 2.35 screen will get its use. Am I headed the right way here? I think the 83" 16x9 image would be suffice for my 8.5 foot main viewing distance...
Also: I am planning on getting the Epson 5030ub or 5025ub and mounting it on the ceiling. I have enough room to do that. Now I know this projector isnt the best for CIH setups but I love the image quality. Thought about the Panny pt-ae8000 as well, but I love the epson. I don't think I will mind setting up the projector for when I watch tv or switch back to 2.35.. again, thoughts?
I will be doing this throughout this spring/summer/fall and should be done by the NFL season(which is another factor, big NFL fan) so it really comes down to a few questions related to what is important i guess.
I have most of the gear picked out otherwise, Just want to make the right choice on screen. Side walls will be a dark red, and the screen wall and ceiling will be black.
I will share my progress as I go, and will be posting pics of the process too. I appreciate anyones help and I am looking forward to being a part of the forum...
Thanks,
James
There are several pros and cons with my planned set-up and I have a few questions.
Pros:
Isolated from the house
Have the ability to start from scratch (after plaster wall demo)
-in wall wiring/speaker mounting, projector mounting, recessed lighting, etc.
dedicated theater room that can be completely light controlled
Cons:
Low ceilings... 7'
sloped side ceilings... This really limits my screen size
room is more wide than long (could be perceived either way)
8.5' viewing distance from main seating location
Basically my main question is: I can either fit a 92" 16:9 screen on the wall (would sit a little higher on wall than 2.35), or about a 103-105" 2.35:1 screen... Area wise they are very similar, but with the cinemascope widescreen my '16x9 diagonal' is about 83". I am a film lover, and have an estensive blu ray collection and prefer epic movies and sci/fi fantasy large sized dramas basically. So the 2.35 screen will get its use. Am I headed the right way here? I think the 83" 16x9 image would be suffice for my 8.5 foot main viewing distance...
Also: I am planning on getting the Epson 5030ub or 5025ub and mounting it on the ceiling. I have enough room to do that. Now I know this projector isnt the best for CIH setups but I love the image quality. Thought about the Panny pt-ae8000 as well, but I love the epson. I don't think I will mind setting up the projector for when I watch tv or switch back to 2.35.. again, thoughts?
I will be doing this throughout this spring/summer/fall and should be done by the NFL season(which is another factor, big NFL fan) so it really comes down to a few questions related to what is important i guess.
I have most of the gear picked out otherwise, Just want to make the right choice on screen. Side walls will be a dark red, and the screen wall and ceiling will be black.
I will share my progress as I go, and will be posting pics of the process too. I appreciate anyones help and I am looking forward to being a part of the forum...
Thanks,
James