[asnagesh]

Hi

I am planning to setup a rudimentary HT system.

I have a small place of 12ft(length) X 10 ft (width) X 9ft (height) room for this purpose.


My idea of a HT is this:
1. projector
2. screen
3. Player (either from Laptop/ DVD player) or from PS3 blue ray
4. Sound system- I do not have the funds currently for good speakers. I wish to just re-use whatever I have. (Do not know the tech details- connection interface etc).

Is there anything else I would need for this type of setup?
The primary use will be for watching movies and gaming (P3, Xbox)


Can anyone please suggest some models for the projector?

I am completely clueless about the jargon and have very limited knowledge about the various connection interfaces for making this work.

Regards,
Nag

 

[asnagesh]

Hi.
Thanks for the responses.

1. My budget is roughly 4k USD. I would like a fairly good projector as a long term investment. But I do not know how to define a "good" HT projector :bigsmile:
2. I have Philips DVD player (model: MCD280). It has 2 speakers with it. I do not have any separate professional speakers. I was wondering if the same could be used. But I could go for proper speakers if reqd.
3. I missed an AV receiver, coz I did not realize I need one :scratchhead: . I am very short of knowledge about this. But I think I get what you mean.
4. I am attaching a rough layout of the room. I have 10ft white wall on which the projector screen will be mounted. Seating can be arranged between 8 to 12 feet away from the screen. The room is still being constructed. The civil works are going on. So if any changes need to be made to the layout w.r.t screen and seating arrangements, I can still do it. But the stairs on the left and door on the right are fixed.



Regards,
Nag

 

[asnagesh]

Thanks for the recommendations Tony and Jon. I will research them and come back for more tips :bigsmile:

Tony, that is a good suggestion to turn around the screen to the 8' wall. I will definitely explore that option.

Some queries for now:

1. Is a ceiling mounted projector a good idea? or should I stick to one mounted at eye level ?
2. How big a screen size is good for my room dimensions?


Thanks,
Nag

 

[asnagesh]

:sad: SVS does not have a dealer in my country !!

 

[asnagesh]

I am in India.

 

[asnagesh]

Hi,
Did some reading up on Projectors.
I had a few doubts.

1. Are black levels going to be an issue for screen sizes in the range of 80"to 96"?
2. If I am going to use the projector for sports viewing also (some ambient light), what should I look for in a projector that will work well in both dark and a little ambient light conditions?

I am currently mulling over the Sanyo PLV-Z700 projector vs Epson Home Cinema 6100.
Slightly more pricey, I am looking at Home Cinema 6500UB vs. PT-AE3000.

Hope to check it out live sometime later, if possible before buying.