I've seen a couple of references to acoustically transparent screens. Are those significantly cheaper or more expensive than other screens? I've seen theaters built with space behind the screen before but I never realized this was for the speakers. Are there audio advantages or disadvantages to this setup?
I've been trying to figure out where to run wires in the room. I think I can figure out where the speakers would go. I assume that, given my narrow room the back center would be the best location for the equipment rack (saving the corners for potential bass traps). I'm not sure how to accurately place the projector without putting it up and seeing how it looks. I know it will depend on the projector itself, my desired screen size and the screen brightness. I recently read a review on the Optoma HD80 that was pretty impressive. Does anyone have any experience with this projection calculator from Projection Central?
http://www.projectorcentral.com/Opto...ulator-pro.htm
I like it because it lets me see how the different components affect each other. It says that the results are based on numbers provided by projector manufacturer so I have no idea if it is accurate.
I'm also wondering if there is some way to sound insulate the projector without causing overheating problems because some of the placements that I come up with are right over the viewing area.
What are the acoustical costs of ceiling mounting some of the speakers? My sister has a new baby on the way so ceiling mounting would have an additional childproofing benefit.