PLB, I appreciate the warning. While I am new to projectors, I am not new to HT and all the things you mentioned, just projectors. Unfortunately I am at that 2-3 year urge to upgrade point. I have went from RPTVs to LCDs to Plasmas and was considering a Laservue vs a projector. Add that to multiple receivers and speaker upgrades, etc. Plus I can get the Mits and JVC for significantly less than retail through my Direct Buy membership. Part of me likes the no hassel factor of that or maybe even their 82" or 92" models if I am putting towers and sub up front anyhow. It's not a big room 13x16, but I figured I could put 106" screen in.
I need to look at more pictures of HTs to see what people do about speaker placement around a large screen. I will not be doing in-walls and I really don't want on-walls, but I want a nice streamlined front to look at. I am considering going with no CC because it appears the screen will be less than 24" from the ground.
Thanks,
Lowell