I've been piecing systems of various sizes together for years. My "theater" experience was always limited by preexisting issues and obstacles. We decided to build a custom home almost two years ago, and I knew from day one that a home theater was going in.
Unfortunately, a dedicated room was not in the cards. I was forced to work within the confines of a loft. I also was burdened by the almighty budget. What I put together over the last year is something I'm pretty proud of.
Enjoy!
The details:
120" fixed frame screen from Visual Apex (best price by $200 when factoring shipping)
BenQ W1070 1080p projector from Visual Apex (best price by $100)
Denon AVR-E400 from MODIA (via Amazon)
3 Monoprice #6317: 5-1/4 Inches Center Channel Micro-Flanged In-Wall Speaker
4 Monoprice #4929: 8 Inches Kevlar In-Ceiling Speakers - w/ 15 Degree Angled Woofer
Media PC mods:
GeForce GTX 650
Asus Blu-ray player
EVGA 600W Power Supply
Entire house pre-wired for sound and data.