Opinion on smallish room

[Dasler]

Hi, I just would like some feedback from the pros
Should I go tower or bookshelf.
Big TV 65-70" or Projector.

It should end up with a 5.1.2 or 5.2.2
Thanks

[bigshot]

A projector won't work there. And with a surround sound setup, you need to sit 1/3 of the way into the room off the rear wall. That means your viewing distance is 8 feet. The largest recommended screen size for that is 65 inches. Otherwise, the edges of the screen will be off in your peripheral vision.

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...TcAEgQ9QEIIjAA

[lpnaz480]

if he really wanted a pj, the jvc rs400 can do 100" 16:9 @ throw of 10'

it may not be the most optimal but there are homes w/ projectors in tight spaces.
in fact this dude had a similar layout, and took it to a whole new level

the hobbit build

[crazyBLUE]

Just my 2 cts.

A PJ is compatible with any room and is more then worth it. The sound system is all up to you and will work with everything.

Size of the room, Angles in the room will make no difference when you set it up & experiment with how you have it set up

[Dasler]

thanks guys,
would there be any other good projector for this size room a little less expensive than the JVC rs400

[DangeRuss]

Originally Posted by lpnaz480

if he really wanted a pj, the jvc rs400 can do 100" 16:9 @ throw of 10'

it may not be the most optimal but there are homes w/ projectors in tight spaces.
in fact this dude had a similar layout, and took it to a whole new level

the hobbit build

That theater is simply stunning

[lpnaz480]

Originally Posted by Dasler

thanks guys,
would there be any other good projector for this size room a little less expensive than the JVC rs400

i would think there are quite of few. plus there are short throw pjs. depends on budget. ones pop to mind are epson, used jvcs, used sonys.
look up some info on avs (i use avs a lot for video/audio)

[tezster]

To the OP - just keep in mind that the performance of a PJ, especially a quality one with a high contrast ratio and good black levels is highly dependent on the room characteristics i.e. light control and wall/ceiling colour.

Yes, a PJ can and will look fantastic, provided the room is properly treated. Otherwise, you're better off getting a cheaper projector with a high light output to combat ambient/stray light.

If you take a look at the hobbit build referenced in one of the links above, you'll notice that it's a room in the basement, and the window has been completely sealed, and dark paint/panels are used throughout.

Just something to keep in mind.

[bigshot]

Size of the room directly relates to the size of the screen. If you are sitting 8 feet away, a 10 foot projection screen is going to be like sitting in the front row at the movies... totally uncomfortable to watch. Bigger is not necessarily better. I would rather watch TV than have the screen that far off the edge of my vision at the sides as in that example. Not to mention the acoustic nightmare of sticking the surrounds right in a corner and putting the listening position against the back wall. It isn't going to look good, and it isn't going to sound good.

55 inches is perfect for viewing from 8 feet, and it happens to be a sweet spot for TV sets. I don't know what the advantage of projection is if you are going to project onto a 55 inch screen. There are only drawbacks... primarily having to black out the room, and not being able to use the projector for watching regular TV. People who own projectors know that you don't put the TV on and multitask while it's playing. You are sitting in the dark focused on the screen. This means you watch less than you do with a regular TV, you just watch more focused. If you have another good TV setup in the house, then projection is fine. But projection alone won't cut it for the way most people watch TV. I have a super sweet screening room myself, but I have to admit that if all the ducks weren't in a row regarding the room itself, it would be horrible. Proportions are important... for screen size, projector throw and also the sound system. You don't want to compromise when it comes to the room.

Floorstanding speakers should be a minimum two or three feet away from any wall to prevent coupling. There should be as much room as possible to the left and right of the mains to avoid creating a lot of bouncing reflections and to allow the soundstage to expand. The listening position should not be against a wall or in the middle of the room- 1/3 from the back wall is ideal. I see these basic principles ignored constantly in home theaters. It's a big reason why people say that home theaters aren't suitable for music playback. But both movies and music sound better when the acoustics of the room are considered.