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Good afternoon,
I respect the knowledge and expertise based on the reading I've done here lately. I am hoping for a bit of feedback on my situation.
I have just completed my basement, have a large room to put a projector in 45x22. So I have a lot of flexibility on throw distance and screen size.
I have white textured ceiling tiles, as this seems to be one thing I didn't consider during construction to best support a HT environment. The walls are a flat tan paint. The ceiling is about 7'10".
The room is light controlled, but I tend to watch 60% sports/40% movies. I have been debating a few things:
1) My projector budget is around $2000. I've been debating between the Pan AE4000 and the Epson 8500. I thought I read the Panny would be better for sports, but the Espon is brighter. I watch a lot of sports, but I also have people over for the events and like some lights on. If I went with the Panny, I thought I might need a screen that will maximize brightness.
2) Screen: I've read about the 2.35:1 option. Is this the way to go now - is most material available in this format? Seems like many mask or have curtains so they can cleanly display both the 2:35:1 and 16x9 material.
2a) Has anyone put in a Wilsonart Laminate screen? I was debating between that and painting a screen on the wall... to get me started. If anyone is passionate about purchasing a screen, pls let me know.
3) I'll need to run my HDMI cable about 25 ft. Is this ok or will I lose any quality?
4) Any recommendations on receiver/speakers that I can get for $500-$800.
Thank you!
I respect the knowledge and expertise based on the reading I've done here lately. I am hoping for a bit of feedback on my situation.
I have just completed my basement, have a large room to put a projector in 45x22. So I have a lot of flexibility on throw distance and screen size.
I have white textured ceiling tiles, as this seems to be one thing I didn't consider during construction to best support a HT environment. The walls are a flat tan paint. The ceiling is about 7'10".
The room is light controlled, but I tend to watch 60% sports/40% movies. I have been debating a few things:
1) My projector budget is around $2000. I've been debating between the Pan AE4000 and the Epson 8500. I thought I read the Panny would be better for sports, but the Espon is brighter. I watch a lot of sports, but I also have people over for the events and like some lights on. If I went with the Panny, I thought I might need a screen that will maximize brightness.
2) Screen: I've read about the 2.35:1 option. Is this the way to go now - is most material available in this format? Seems like many mask or have curtains so they can cleanly display both the 2:35:1 and 16x9 material.
2a) Has anyone put in a Wilsonart Laminate screen? I was debating between that and painting a screen on the wall... to get me started. If anyone is passionate about purchasing a screen, pls let me know.
3) I'll need to run my HDMI cable about 25 ft. Is this ok or will I lose any quality?
4) Any recommendations on receiver/speakers that I can get for $500-$800.
Thank you!