I am trying to make some final decisions on my home theater
- Den ~ 17 ½' x 17 ½' that opens in the back to flow to a breakfast nook and then to the kitchen, partially light controlled with Plantation Shutters
- Seating ~ 10'-12' from screen (recliner and sofa)
- Projector ~ 12'-13' from screen (ceiling mount)
- TV, above fireplace mantle ~ 60 from floor
- Center Channel, below fireplace mantle ~ 48 from floor
Here are a few pictures that might help:
http://s800.photobucket.com/albums/y...ome%20Theater/
Screen - (needs to be retractable, probable motorized due to den configuration)
Should I go with an Acoustically Transparent screen since center channel speaker is relatively high?
It seems to be acceptable height for listening, but bottom edge of screen would have to be ~ 50 from floor which seems too high for line of sight and neck strain. I would like to go with a 100 - 120 screen size. I am considering a Seymour Center Stage XD screen; however the cost of the screen is considerably more than the projector. Currently I have a cheap Panoview 82 screen that came free with my Optoma DV10 projector so, it may have to do for a while.
If I go with a Non-AT screen, my choices are much wider and it sounds like I could get an acceptable screen at a much lower cost.
Any suggestions/experience with mounting a screen to overcome these issues?
Another possibility would be to turn the setup 90 degrees and set up screen/TV on flat wall that has windows to the back of the viewing area.
I have purchased most of the components for my Home Theater:
Receiver:
Pioneer SC-27
Speakers:
NHT
o ThreeC Center Channel Speaker
o Classic Three Bookshelf Speaker (L-R)
o iC3 In-Ceiling Speaker (Surround)
o B-12d 350 W Powered Sub-woofer
Projector:
Epson 8350
Blu-Ray Player:
Pioneer BD-85 (Probably - plan to buy)
HDTV:
Panasonic P50G25 50 Plasma HDTV (Probably - plan to buy)
Also, let me know if you have worked with anyone in Dallas that you would recommend.
Thanks
Bill
- Den ~ 17 ½' x 17 ½' that opens in the back to flow to a breakfast nook and then to the kitchen, partially light controlled with Plantation Shutters
- Seating ~ 10'-12' from screen (recliner and sofa)
- Projector ~ 12'-13' from screen (ceiling mount)
- TV, above fireplace mantle ~ 60 from floor
- Center Channel, below fireplace mantle ~ 48 from floor
Here are a few pictures that might help:
http://s800.photobucket.com/albums/y...ome%20Theater/
Screen - (needs to be retractable, probable motorized due to den configuration)
Should I go with an Acoustically Transparent screen since center channel speaker is relatively high?
It seems to be acceptable height for listening, but bottom edge of screen would have to be ~ 50 from floor which seems too high for line of sight and neck strain. I would like to go with a 100 - 120 screen size. I am considering a Seymour Center Stage XD screen; however the cost of the screen is considerably more than the projector. Currently I have a cheap Panoview 82 screen that came free with my Optoma DV10 projector so, it may have to do for a while.
If I go with a Non-AT screen, my choices are much wider and it sounds like I could get an acceptable screen at a much lower cost.
Any suggestions/experience with mounting a screen to overcome these issues?
Another possibility would be to turn the setup 90 degrees and set up screen/TV on flat wall that has windows to the back of the viewing area.
I have purchased most of the components for my Home Theater:
Receiver:
Pioneer SC-27
Speakers:
NHT
o ThreeC Center Channel Speaker
o Classic Three Bookshelf Speaker (L-R)
o iC3 In-Ceiling Speaker (Surround)
o B-12d 350 W Powered Sub-woofer
Projector:
Epson 8350
Blu-Ray Player:
Pioneer BD-85 (Probably - plan to buy)
HDTV:
Panasonic P50G25 50 Plasma HDTV (Probably - plan to buy)
Also, let me know if you have worked with anyone in Dallas that you would recommend.
Thanks
Bill
