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Originally Posted by Schrute Farms
I am buying a home with a dedicated Theater room. Its dimensions are 14' wide by 22' long. I would like some advice on projectors, screens, screen sizes, and miscellaneous stuff you think I should know, since its my first real theater! I'd also like some speaker placement recommendations for a 7.1 setup.
My projector budget is $2500-$3000. I have speakers, receiver, blu-ray player and two rows of seating.
1. Is my room a good size? Should it be shorter or wider? The ceiling will be about 9' high, the room itself is a perfect rectangle.
2. What 1080p proj can I afford? I would prefer to mount the proj from the ceiling, so operating noise is a factor. A closet at the back of the room will house the A/V components.
3. What screen is recommended for someone who wants a BRIGHT picture? The screen can be permanently affixed; it doesn't have to hide.
4. For my room size, what size screen is recommended? The first row of seating will be about 10'-12' from the screen.
5. What else should I know? What questions should I ask when I go looking?
Thanks !!!!!
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I own the Epson 1080ub. I bought it in January 2008 for 2,999 as soon as it became available. I got $200 back in rebate plus a free ceiling mount. This is my fourth projector in the last 10 years after one Sharp and two Sony's. I also have a lot of experience with projectors at work. It is by far the best projector under $3,000. Make sure you buy the Digital Video Essentials and adjust your projector as well as your TV.
The 1080UB projector includes the new D7 C2Fine LCD panels. The LCD panels in Panasonic PT-AE2000U are also made by Epson.
The following sites review the Epson Home Cinema 1080UB. The reviewers also compare it with Panasonic and Sony:
http://www.projectorreviews.com/epso...80ub/index.php ,
Hot Product Award
http://www.projectorcentral.com/epso..._ub_review.htm ,
Editor's Choice Award
I bought mine from this dealer. Check to see if they still have a rebate promotion. The dealer will give you a free $100 mount and does not charge for shipping.
http://www.projectorbundles.com/inde...ROD&ProdID=454
Get a 100" screen.