Gary V
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- Sep 20, 2003
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- 18
Here's the deal - I am having a new house built in Las Vegas and unfortunately I can't do some of the things I want as I have to go with the builder's plans. So this means the room will be one level, rather than having a step-level room, which I wanted.
But the good news is that its a 600 sq ft room approx. 20 x 30, so its a good sized rectangle. No closets or funky corners, just a straight box shape.
The room will be used primarily as a theater. I might get a pool table for the back, but thats down the line.
Anyways, I want to use the room to watch movies, TV, sports and even maybe play PS2. But I have a ton of questions. So knowing my circumstance, if you guys could give me some suggestions and point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it. I have about a year to plan this, so I am looking forward to doing my due dilligence.
My idea is to have a front projection system, with a motorized screen that rolls down. I am not sure how big of a screen to put in, and if it should be a 16:9 screen. I will have direct tv, but I don't plan on getting HDTV until a while after the theater is installed. Further, I would like to install a bunch of recliners and/or a sectional sofa to make it comfortable. I probably won't get the home theater recliners I see referred to on here so often. I figure getting some "cigar" chairs w/ ottomons would be cool and comfortable.
As for sound, I have a yamaha box set I bought for my current place. It is a highly recommended set, was about $600 or so. But I will most likely use that set in my living room and get bigger speakers for this theater.
My expected budget is about $8,000-$9,000, not including furniture. So what setup would you recommend?
Also, here are some questions:
1. How will a 16:9 screen affect me w/ no HDTV? I know on my Tivo, I can change the aspect ratio.
2. I read that with a front projection system, the first row of seating should be 12-15 ft from the screen. I am not sure how this will play out in my bonus room as I would like the seating to start 10 ft.
3. I was hoping to get as big of a screen as possible. What are the advantages/disadvantages of a bigger screen?
4. What size screen and what projector would you recommend?
5. How much is a good screen? and installation? I would like to have a professional install it.
6. How about installing a projector? Any ideas on price?
7. Lastly, if you guys have any good links with pictures and/or ideas for lighting, seating, furniture, curtains, decorations please let me know.
I sincerely appreciate the help, and thanks in advance!
Gary V
But the good news is that its a 600 sq ft room approx. 20 x 30, so its a good sized rectangle. No closets or funky corners, just a straight box shape.
The room will be used primarily as a theater. I might get a pool table for the back, but thats down the line.
Anyways, I want to use the room to watch movies, TV, sports and even maybe play PS2. But I have a ton of questions. So knowing my circumstance, if you guys could give me some suggestions and point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it. I have about a year to plan this, so I am looking forward to doing my due dilligence.
My idea is to have a front projection system, with a motorized screen that rolls down. I am not sure how big of a screen to put in, and if it should be a 16:9 screen. I will have direct tv, but I don't plan on getting HDTV until a while after the theater is installed. Further, I would like to install a bunch of recliners and/or a sectional sofa to make it comfortable. I probably won't get the home theater recliners I see referred to on here so often. I figure getting some "cigar" chairs w/ ottomons would be cool and comfortable.
As for sound, I have a yamaha box set I bought for my current place. It is a highly recommended set, was about $600 or so. But I will most likely use that set in my living room and get bigger speakers for this theater.
My expected budget is about $8,000-$9,000, not including furniture. So what setup would you recommend?
Also, here are some questions:
1. How will a 16:9 screen affect me w/ no HDTV? I know on my Tivo, I can change the aspect ratio.
2. I read that with a front projection system, the first row of seating should be 12-15 ft from the screen. I am not sure how this will play out in my bonus room as I would like the seating to start 10 ft.
3. I was hoping to get as big of a screen as possible. What are the advantages/disadvantages of a bigger screen?
4. What size screen and what projector would you recommend?
5. How much is a good screen? and installation? I would like to have a professional install it.
6. How about installing a projector? Any ideas on price?
7. Lastly, if you guys have any good links with pictures and/or ideas for lighting, seating, furniture, curtains, decorations please let me know.
I sincerely appreciate the help, and thanks in advance!
Gary V