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My wife and I just bought our first house so finally I can let a bit of my creative side come out. Would like to turn our garage into a great place to invite friends over for BBQ (in the back yard), watching racing, football, gaming, etc. We haven't moved in quite yet (about 10 days away from moving in) and just buying the house, I'm on a pretty extreme budget, so here's the plan.
20' x 18' garage theater/game/party room.
Acer H6510BD (or other ~$500 1080p high-lumen projector)
DIY "Light-Rejecting" 156" screen (way too big, but the projector has to be mounted on the opposite wall, 17' away)
Monoprice in-wall speakers
Old Pioneer 5.1 HDMI receiver*
Comcast cable box*
Xbox 360 (or Xbox One if I can swing it)*
HTPC*
The * denotes stuff I already have on-hand.
The garage is light controlled if I have the door closed, but if it's daytime viewing event and the weather is decent the door will be open so I'm getting advice on the right color-mix for the DIY screen right now since there will be light coming in perpendicular to the projector from the huge garage door.
Right now I'm concerned with getting something functional and decent, so trying to do everything for under $750 (not including the stuff I already have of course). In a couple years when 4k projectors are semi-affordable, I'll look at doing a complete upgrade. For now just something fun for parties.
I'm open to suggestions, the only thing set in stone is the budget, and the projector has to be on the opposite wall, 17' away, which means the screen size is non-negotiable. Really not looking to wow anyone, just want a fun indoor environment (live in rainy Seattle) and doesn't compromise the use of my garage (I'm a car guy first and foremost).
Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated! I've attached a picture, not the greatest, just a dark picture at night with the brightness cranked up. Will get more when I actually move in.
20' x 18' garage theater/game/party room.
Acer H6510BD (or other ~$500 1080p high-lumen projector)
DIY "Light-Rejecting" 156" screen (way too big, but the projector has to be mounted on the opposite wall, 17' away)
Monoprice in-wall speakers
Old Pioneer 5.1 HDMI receiver*
Comcast cable box*
Xbox 360 (or Xbox One if I can swing it)*
HTPC*
The * denotes stuff I already have on-hand.
The garage is light controlled if I have the door closed, but if it's daytime viewing event and the weather is decent the door will be open so I'm getting advice on the right color-mix for the DIY screen right now since there will be light coming in perpendicular to the projector from the huge garage door.
Right now I'm concerned with getting something functional and decent, so trying to do everything for under $750 (not including the stuff I already have of course). In a couple years when 4k projectors are semi-affordable, I'll look at doing a complete upgrade. For now just something fun for parties.
I'm open to suggestions, the only thing set in stone is the budget, and the projector has to be on the opposite wall, 17' away, which means the screen size is non-negotiable. Really not looking to wow anyone, just want a fun indoor environment (live in rainy Seattle) and doesn't compromise the use of my garage (I'm a car guy first and foremost).
Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated! I've attached a picture, not the greatest, just a dark picture at night with the brightness cranked up. Will get more when I actually move in.
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