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OK, long story short, I happened into some cash over the holiday and jumped on a great deal on a Mitsu HC5500 that I really didn't think I'd be able to afford (figured I'd be stuck with SD for 2009).
I've been day dreaming about having a 2.40:1 screen for *years*. Now that I suddenly have the projector, I'm at a loss as to where to go from here, or if just your basic X-Large 1.85:1 or 16:9 screen with removable velvet mask for 2.40:1 would be better.
What I have:
Older Yammi Dolby Digital receiver that I'm considering upgrading to Onkyo with upscaling.
HTPC with 4.5TB of (almost filled) space that will need an HD Video card
Playstation 3 received as X-mas gift
Brand new, just sitting on a coffee table HC5500
Old 82" 4:3 Da-Lite Glass Bead screen, but I have a 5' X 10' DW Laminate on the way.
And I have a large living room that is for all intents a theater/media room with 95% light control:
So, I guess I'm looking for the more experienced CIH users/builders to offer me some suggestions to research. I already have a projector ceiling mount kit, and 30' HDMI. I just need some idea of what my options are, so I can research and see which suits me and my budget the best. I'm open to setting up the projector however needs to be done to make this work. I'm pretty good at DIY, so making the screen how I want it is no problem either. And the ceiling will eventually be darkened with paint and some room treatment.
Right now I'm leaning towards X-large 1.85:1 screen and just using removable velvet masking when I watch 2.40:1 movies...but I *want* CIH. At least, I think I want CIH.
It seems the more I read, the more confused I get. So please, help me narrow things down, knowing what I have in my setup?
HELP?
I've been day dreaming about having a 2.40:1 screen for *years*. Now that I suddenly have the projector, I'm at a loss as to where to go from here, or if just your basic X-Large 1.85:1 or 16:9 screen with removable velvet mask for 2.40:1 would be better.
What I have:
Older Yammi Dolby Digital receiver that I'm considering upgrading to Onkyo with upscaling.
HTPC with 4.5TB of (almost filled) space that will need an HD Video card
Playstation 3 received as X-mas gift
Brand new, just sitting on a coffee table HC5500
Old 82" 4:3 Da-Lite Glass Bead screen, but I have a 5' X 10' DW Laminate on the way.
And I have a large living room that is for all intents a theater/media room with 95% light control:


So, I guess I'm looking for the more experienced CIH users/builders to offer me some suggestions to research. I already have a projector ceiling mount kit, and 30' HDMI. I just need some idea of what my options are, so I can research and see which suits me and my budget the best. I'm open to setting up the projector however needs to be done to make this work. I'm pretty good at DIY, so making the screen how I want it is no problem either. And the ceiling will eventually be darkened with paint and some room treatment.
Right now I'm leaning towards X-large 1.85:1 screen and just using removable velvet masking when I watch 2.40:1 movies...but I *want* CIH. At least, I think I want CIH.

HELP?
