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Was hoping I could get some advice on the plan I have in my head for home theater. I currently have a 61" DLP with 7.1 surround sound in my living room and I'm hoping to replace the TV with a projector and electric screen. Currently the tv sits in front of a large window, so I was hoping to go with the electric screen so I could lower it only when viewing and raise it up so that I can easily open the windows.
I was looking at the BenQ ht0185st (or w1080st if there's a reason to not get the newer version) to go along with a 150" screen (was looking at the Elite Screens TE150HW2 CineTension2 16x9).
I'll be sitting between 11' to 12' back. The chairs are currently are lined up with the middle speakers.
My primary uses in order:
I've tried to do research and read up but I seem to just make myself more confused
Some questions I keep worrying about:
Should I get a screen that is 16x9 or 2.35:1.
How difficult is switching between 16x9 and 2.35:1 content (or is that something I don't need to worry about).
Does the BenQ I'm looking at pack enough punch to fill a 150" screen if there's a bit of ambient light.
Since it's a living room there is ambient light but I am definitely open to getting blackout shades, and I'm assuming that'd probably be in my best interest.
Hope I've provided enough info to be able to help. I'm definitely open to switching things up as well if there is perhaps a better suited projector or screen. Any recommended peripherals (such as an anamorphic lens)?
Thanks
I was looking at the BenQ ht0185st (or w1080st if there's a reason to not get the newer version) to go along with a 150" screen (was looking at the Elite Screens TE150HW2 CineTension2 16x9).
I'll be sitting between 11' to 12' back. The chairs are currently are lined up with the middle speakers.
My primary uses in order:
- Basketball
- Video Games
- Movies
- Netflix/Hulu/Etc
I've tried to do research and read up but I seem to just make myself more confused
Should I get a screen that is 16x9 or 2.35:1.
How difficult is switching between 16x9 and 2.35:1 content (or is that something I don't need to worry about).
Does the BenQ I'm looking at pack enough punch to fill a 150" screen if there's a bit of ambient light.
Since it's a living room there is ambient light but I am definitely open to getting blackout shades, and I'm assuming that'd probably be in my best interest.
Hope I've provided enough info to be able to help. I'm definitely open to switching things up as well if there is perhaps a better suited projector or screen. Any recommended peripherals (such as an anamorphic lens)?
Thanks