Now, I'm well aware that a first post requesting the opinions of my fellow forum members (can I you that on my first post? :D) may come across as cheeky, but what the heck :p... I've been lurking for a while and have come to realise -as many others do- that you guys know what you're talking about (or are good liers).

My question is... Which stage design -if any- do you like the most? I'm at a dead end and would really appreciate your input :)

Cheers.

EDIT: Pictures might help eh?

Stage 1
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/photonoob/TheatreStage1.jpg
Stage 2
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/photonoob/TheatreStage2.jpg
Stage 3
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/photonoob/TheatreStage3.jpg
Stage 4
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/photonoob/TheatreStage4.jpg

3 if the speakers are on the stage.

4 if the speakers are behind the screen.

3

3-

Or Ronnie Jackson's:
http://webpages.charter.net/jackson.ronnie/avs/P2040060a.jpg
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=638024

This is my favorite stage design and next theater I build I will use if I have room. Notice how the shape of the stage actually focuses your eyes on the screen

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/johnnyq627/house/basement/theater/10Feb08/DSCN2176.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/bigmouthindc/DSC02726.jpg

absolutely 1

Interesting perspective Big.

3 is what I plan on doing.

I copied the "sunset cinema" stage as well for my stage for exactly the reasons Biggie mentioned....