Modest Theater room in Basement

[LDChicago]

I have a very similar setup:
7.2.2
- Front R/L — B&W 706 S2
- Center — B&W HTM71 S2
- Rear R/L — B&W 706 S2
- Surround R/L — B&W CWM663
- Atmos — B&W CCM663
- Subs Front/Rear — SVS SB-2000
- AVR — Denon AVR-X4500H
- Projector — Sony VPL-VW295ES
- Screen — Stewart Balon Edge 110” with StudioTek 130 G4

I have an Emotiva XPA-7 Gen 3 on the way.

I set this all up a year ago because I moved into a home that already had a 2-row small theatre room built. I figured I’d try a basic setup to see if we liked it. A year later, and I use it nearly every day. So I’m now also planning to upgrade the projector to the NX7.

I’m curious to hear what you think of the Stewart screen. I’ve had that for a couple of months, and I’m not super impressed.

I previously had a Screen Innovations Zero Edge Pure White 1.3. Some contractors working on our theatre over the summer accidentally ruined the SI screen, and, after all of the glowing reviews, I decided to try the Stewart StudioTek.

The Stewart doesn’t seem as bright as the SI, and I’ve seen a lot more artifacts with it as well. Maybe it’s a bad screen-projector pairing, but I’m considering getting another SI screen.

[LDChicago]

Where’d you get those acoustic panels?

[idlebrain]

Originally Posted by LDChicago

Where’d you get those acoustic panels?

From a local vendor in Atlanta. I think he is into a band and owns a studio. He makes the panels with fabric and design of our choice.

[idlebrain]

Originally Posted by LDChicago

I have a very similar setup:
7.2.2
- Front R/L — B&W 706 S2
- Center — B&W HTM71 S2
- Rear R/L — B&W 706 S2
- Surround R/L — B&W CWM663
- Atmos — B&W CCM663
- Subs Front/Rear — SVS SB-2000
- AVR — Denon AVR-X4500H
- Projector — Sony VPL-VW295ES
- Screen — Stewart Balon Edge 110” with StudioTek 130 G4

I have an Emotiva XPA-7 Gen 3 on the way.

I set this all up a year ago because I moved into a home that already had a 2-row small theatre room built. I figured I’d try a basic setup to see if we liked it. A year later, and I use it nearly every day. So I’m now also planning to upgrade the projector to the NX7.

I’m curious to hear what you think of the Stewart screen. I’ve had that for a couple of months, and I’m not super impressed.

I previously had a Screen Innovations Zero Edge Pure White 1.3. Some contractors working on our theatre over the summer accidentally ruined the SI screen, and, after all of the glowing reviews, I decided to try the Stewart StudioTek.

The Stewart doesn’t seem as bright as the SI, and I’ve seen a lot more artifacts with it as well. Maybe it’s a bad screen-projector pairing, but I’m considering getting another SI screen.

Stewart screen paired with NX7 is really great. I didn't see artifacts. I had Elite Cinegrey before, I can only compare with that. If you plan to go for NX7 give the screen a chance before moving to SI. Lot of people in AVS vouch for 130G4 with NX7 .

[LDChicago]

Originally Posted by idlebrain

Stewart screen paired with NX7 is really great. I didn't see artifacts. I had Elite Cinegrey before, I can only compare with that. If you plan to go for NX7 give the screen a chance before moving to SI. Lot of people in AVS vouch for 130G4 with NX7 .

Yeah. I don’t know why I’ve been dragging my feet on buying the NX7. Maybe part of me is still debating going bigger and getting something with a laser source. My oled’s have spoiled me and now I really like a bright screen. 😎 I’m also considering selling my 706s2’s and moving to something larger with more of a neutral sound that booms big for movies, since I almost never listen to music.

[obriensg1]

I'm starting to design my own potential room and I have about one less foot of ceiling height than you. May I ask for reference, what is the height of each riser, and of the sofas?

[Barry_NJ]

Originally Posted by obriensg1

I'm starting to design my own potential room and I have about one less foot of ceiling height than you. May I ask for reference, what is the height of each riser, and of the sofas?

You have 2' 2" less height to work with, the theater in this build has a 9' ceiling, you've only got 6' 10"...

I feel your pain

[obriensg1]

oh yeah, see, math is not a strong suit

[sonic_debauchery]

Don’t get discouraged.

My theater in my old house had 78 inch ceilings.

I was able to get projection, 11 speakers and subwoofers in my basement 11 x 27.

If atmos is your interest? You can achieve it using speakers on the side walls.

[obriensg1]

See my post here
http://https://forum.blu-ray.com/sho...1#post18479151

[Chri1111]