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I'm starting construction on my new home theater...need hardware comments/suggestions

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1/10/13 at 9:44am
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I'm starting construction on my new home theater/exercise room and would like some comments on my brainstorming notes below. I plan on ordering the hardware in the next week so I was looking to get some advise from this forum. I appreciate the help.

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HOME THEATER ROOM - ZONE 1
(15' X 17', 16" ON CENTER METAL STUDS, R-13 FIBERGLASS WALL/CEILING INSULATION, TWO 5' PLATFORMS, 6 CAN LIGHTS, 7 WALL SCONCES, PLATF LIGHT, FINISHED PAINTED GREEN BOARD -75% DARK NAVY/25% MED BLUE COLOR, WINDOW CASING TRIM THOROUGH OUT, 5' GLASS FRENCH DOOR)
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[1] VISUAL:

-PROJECTOR (EPSON POWERLITE V11H527020, 3D & 2D PROJECTOR, 1080P, 3LCD, 2400 LUMENS, 320,000:1 CONTRAST RATIO, 2D TO 3D SIMULATION, 2 PAIR OF RF 3D GLASSES)
$2,239.00, FREE S&H, 10% NEW CUSTOMER DISCOUNT UNTIL 01/31
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/895330-REG/Epson_v11h527020_Powerlite_Home_Cinema_5020UB.html

$2,599.00, FREE SHIPPING
http://www.amazon.com/V11H527020-Epson-PowerLite-Cinema-Projector/dp/B00AMAGQ0Q

$2,599.98 + TAX, FREE SHIPPING
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=6952923&pid=1218816172909

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&sku=V11H527020&cookies=no

-PROJECTOR SCREEN (SCREEN INNOVATIONS TRF100LG, LUNAR GRAY HD 0.85, 100" REFERENCE SERIES, FIXED FRAME PROJECTOR SCREEN)
$1,599.00, FREE S&H
http://www.projectorpeople.com/screens/proddtls.asp?itemid=24587

$1,599.99 + TAX, IN STORE ONLY
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp;jsessionid=78F5B53D0E52552990A5A62D383ED660.bbmdotp-app33-127?skuId=5599811&productId=1218672096206&productTitle=&skuId=5599811&pid=1218672096206&tab=default

-PROJECTOR MOUNT (SANUS VP1-B1)
$137.99, (NOW $229.00 SALE OFF?)
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp;jsessionid=63E8F1E1ED398EF6C4DFDA3A16F5F633.bbmdotp-app32-107?skuId=1262669&pid=1218247968246


[2] AUDIO:

-RECEIVER (ONKYO 7.2 CH RECEIVER TX-NR616, 20-20K HZ,700 WATTS, 100 WATTS X 7 INTO 8 OHMS, PER CHANNEL AT 0.08% THD, THX SELECT2, 3D READY, 8 HDMI, USB ADAPTER - MULTI FORMAT MUSIC)
$351.93, FREE S&H (NOW $379.00 SALE OFF ?)
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-NR616-7-2-Channel-Certified-Receiver/dp/B0077V88W2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357794836&sr=1-1&keywords=onkyo+tx-nr616

-CENTER CHANNEL, RFRONT & LFRONT SPEAKERS (SPEAKERCRAFT AIM LCR3, ASM 84631, 100 WATTS):
$499.00/EA, S&H $9.95
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X38OXO/ref=olp_product_details/179-3945514-6283256?ie=UTF8&me=&seller

-CENTER CHANNEL, RFRONT & LFRONT SPEAKERS (SPEAKERCRAFT AIM LCR1, (ASM 84611, 80 WATTS):
$275.00/EA, FREE S&H
http://www.amazon.com/Speakercraft-AIM-LCR--Wall-Speaker/dp/B0019J36LG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357792875&sr=1-1&keywords=ASM+84611

-RSIDE & LSIDE SPEAKERS (SPEAKERCRAFT AIM DIPOLE LCR1, ASM 73511, 85 WATTS):
$163.00/EA, FREE S&H
http://www.elistinka.com/speakercraft-aimcinemadipoleone.html

$179.00/EA, S&H $9.49
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001TK3E1M/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1357793375&sr=8-1&keywords=ASM+73511&condition=new

-LREAR & RREAR SPEAKERS (SPEAKERCRAFT AIM WIDE CEILING, ASM 70811, 125 WATTS):
$165/EA, FREE S&H
http://www.elistinka.com/speakercraft-aimwideone.html

$295/EA, FREE S&H
http://www.amazon.com/Speakercraft-AIM-Wide--Ceiling-Speaker/dp/B004NDG4PA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357793749&sr=1-1&keywords=ASM+70811

-FRONTSUBW & REAR/PLATFSUBW (POLK AUDIO DSW PRO 660W, 12", 150 WATTS, 500 RMS, ACTIVE/POWERED, PORTED, DOWN OR FRONT FIRING, ENERGY STAR)
$427.97/EA, FREE S&H (SALE OFF $455.95 NOW?)
http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-12-inch-Wireless-Subwoofer/dp/B004FYA1NS


[3] MISC NEEDED ITEMS:

-POWER CONDITIONER/SURGE PROTECTOR (PANAMAX M8-AV-PRO)
CK MONOPRICE
$159.00, FREE S&H
http://www.amazon.com/Panamax-M8-AV-PRO-Theater-Power-Management/dp/B0030TWBPU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357794395&sr=1-1&keywords=PANAMAX+M8-AV-PRO

-DIRECT PLUG IN SURGE PROTECTOR (PANAMAX MD2-C)
$49.45/EA, FREE S&H
http://www.amazon.com/Panamax-MD2-C-Outlet-Direct-Plug-In/dp/B003GSLLDI

-MULTI-ZONE REMOTE (LOGITECH HARMONY 1100, 915-000074, 3.5" FULL TOUCH SCREEN, CHARGING STAND, RF WIRELESS, VISTA/WINDOWS/WINDOWS 2K/ WINDOWS7/WINDOWS XP)
$247.22, FREE S&H
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Universal-Remote-Screen/dp/B001M5U5AC/ref=pd_sim_e_12/189-1770488-0932238

-MULTI-ZONE REMOTE (LOGITECH HARMONY 900, 915-000030, VISTA/WINDOWS 7/XP)
$242.99, FREE S&H
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Rechargeable-Remote-Screen/dp/B002IC0YL8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357795060&sr=1-1&keywords=LOGITECH+915-000030

-PS3 ADAPTOR FOR LOGITECH MULTI-ZONE REMOTE (LOGITECH HARMONY ADAPTER 943-000029)
$49.99
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=9274714&pid=1218072892306

-IN WALL SPEAKERWIRE (14 GAUGE, SPOOL W/500 FT, WHITE EXTERIOR W/ INTERIOR BLK & RED?)
$ ?
CK MONOPRICE/HOME DEPOT/LOWES

-IN WALL SUBWOOFER CABLES (ONE 30' AND ONE 50'; ROCKETFISH RF-G1215?)
$ ?
CK MONOPRICE ALTERNATIVE (20% OFF UNTIL 01/31)

$16.79/EA, FREE S&H
http://www.amazon.com/Rocketfish-In-Wall-Subwoofer-Cable-RF-G1215/dp/B004ATWK6E

-30-40' HDMI CABLE FOR PROJECTOR
$ ?
CK MONOPRICE ALTERNATIVE (20% OFF UNTIL 01/31)

$74.99/EA (AUDIO QUEST - TOO SHORT)
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=9892579&pid=1218202122533

-USE CURRENT HDMI CABLES FOR PS3, DIRECT TV, BLU RAY (SHARP BP HP-24, FOR OTHER REGION DVD/BLU RAYS)

-RESEARCH IN WALL SPEAKER ENCLOSURES (7-9 RECTANGULAR; 2-4 CEILING) ?
$64.99/EA
SPEAKERCRAFT RECTANGULAR ENCLOSURES
http://www.amazon.com/Speakercraft-ASM84600-Sound-Enclosure-Speakers/dp/B000X4LVE2/ref=sr_1_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357800194&sr=1-24&keywords=SPEAKERCRAFT+INWALL+SPEAKER
$__?/EA
SPEAKERCRAFT CEILING ENCLOSURES
_CK SOURCE_


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RECREATION/EXERCISE ROOM - ZONE 2 (20' X 30')
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-JUST NEED NICE STEREO SOUND HERE; TWO IN WALL OR IN CEILING SPEAKERS; USE CURRENT NEW ONKYO
FOR BOTH ZONES OR JUST USE CURRENTLY OWNED UNUSED RECEIVER (ACCURIAN 31-5048) & CURRENT
SUBW (SONY SA-WM40) & CURRENTLY OWNED IPOD FOR ZONE 2.

-POLK AUDIO RC85i (IN WALL SPEAKERS, HIGHS & MIDS)
$139.99/PAIR
http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-RC85i-2-Way-Speakers/dp/B00006I5O6/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357798608&sr=1-2&keywords=POLK+AUDIO+IN+WALL

-POLK AUDIO RC80i (CEILING SPEAKERS, HIGHS & MIDS)
$130.00/PAIR
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/184-8918494-5209956?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=POLK+AUDIO+RC801

-FLUSH WALL MOUNT FREE 51" LCD TV
SANUS MLT13-B1 (LCD TV MOUNT)
$50.99/EA,
http://www.amazon.com/Sanus-Classic-MLT13-B1-63-Inch-Large/dp/B0054CFOF0/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357798969&sr=1-5&keywords=VMPL50A-B1
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post #2 of 4
1/10/13 at 10:23am
If you're just starting construction, you SHOULD NOT be ordering any A/V equipment, with the possible exception of in-wall / in-ceiling speakers. You won't need any of this stuff for at least 6-9 months, and unless you can keep it all in a refrigerator, it will spoil. biggrin.gif

Seriously, you're a full product cycle away from being able to use it. There will be new models, and they will be better, and probably cheaper. Concentrate now on your plans, pre-wiring, and so forth. I've seen way too many folks buy a projector, have it sitting in the box for a year, and then be horribly surprised to find out there's a new, cheaper model available by the time they can even get to use it.

Also, the warranty clock starts on the day of purchase, not the day you get around to installing it.

Jeff
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post #3 of 4
1/10/13 at 10:34am
what he said...

plus, you can probably find a better sub for the price if you don't need wireless - why would you if it's a new construction?
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post #4 of 4
1/10/13 at 10:57am
If you are just starting construction, I would suggest using PVC conduit between the projector/TV and projector/AVR, if you ever needed to replace the projector or run a new wire you would be able to. Also design where your lighting is to go as well as any plugs. Recently built a house, I purchase new AVR and Speakers and only used them a couple times before we finished the room where it was going, guys above are correct, get your room done, before you buy any equipment. It will at least take a month to get things setup properly, unless you are hiring someone.

For drywall on the ceiling, you can get a lift to hold it up, very useful.

Here is a quick idea of the approach you should take, 4 steps.
  • Design - decide where your equipment will be, speaker location, tv/screen location, wall colour, lighting solutions, flooring, sound proofing, furniture, wall art.
  • Infrastructure - Install all the wiring (speakers, electrical), install conduit you may need, then the insulation, anything behind the scenes which can't be seen.
  • Completion of room - Drywall, taping, mudding, sanding, priming, painting, wall outlets, flooring install, trim, doors. This would be a good time to order equipment (speakers, cables, wires between outlets and speakers) so you have it in time after your walls are dry, and flooring is laid.
  • Equipment - Install equipment, and bring in furniture.
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