I searched the forum here, and I did find a thread from last year but my situation, budget, and room are all different and it seems a handful of you guys really know what you're talking about, so i'll lay out the specifics of what I'm looking for.
I'm in the process of expanding my sports bar, and I would like to install a 100" screen to be in the main area of the expanded space. I will have two pool tables, dart boards in the very back (light should be relatively controlled), some dark furniture and a music stage. The music stage, since it will be used relatively rarely compared to everything else and is the main focal point in the room, is where I'd like to put a pull down screen. I can mount this projector anywhere from 12-16 ft from the stage.
It seems like looking for a projector on a huge budget is not ideal based off the hour i just spent reading though this forum, but as a small business owner, this is where I'm at. Our stage sound system, remodel, pool tables, furniture, etc wasn't exactly cheap.
I'd like to keep the entire set up under $1,500 and I'd like to be able to get this stuff from a website with decent shipping options (weird request...but I'm on an island in SE Alaska, so shipping can really be a game changer).
This screen will be used exclusively for sports. UFC, Football, Hockey...you name it we carry it. Outside light is a non factor as the expansion room is going further back into the building we are in, however, there will be light from other TVs, dart board area, pool table lights, etc. I do like to keep my bar relatively dim and cozy.
If you guys have any suggestions I sure would appreciate it. This is kind the icing on the cake for us here, everything else is pretty much done.
Thanks in advance,
Dave