Hi Guys,
I did a search here and didn't find what I was looking for.
I have a 21X18 room, and I will be sitting about 15 feet from the screen. I am looking to purchase the Panasonic PT-AE2000U projector.
This set up will go in our Family Room, and all the windows have shutters to control ambient light, with the exception of two windows which are an artsy type glass, so the room doesnt get totally dark.
Question1: Does anybody have experience with this projector in ambient light situations running on a diag screen size between 95 - 110 inches?
I was going to get a Panasonic Plasma (57") and have now thought it might be interesting to go with a projector.
Question 2: How loud is the Panasonic PT-AE2000U ? I have an HD70 that I use in my game room and that sucker is loud when the fans kick in.
Question 3: I want to install a ceiling mounted electric screen that would be over the fire place area. It would unwind down in front of a large mirror that we have over the fireplace mantle. When not watching TV, the screen would retract up and keep the room looking nice and not so 'teched' out to keep the misses happy. Any recommendations on good electric screens and what they cost? Going to Nextag.com I see screens from $250 all the way into the thousands. What should I get that will go well with the PT-AE2000U ?
Question 4: Aside from the brand and size of electric screen, what screen type would you go with considering I would be operating at a screen diag size between 95-110" in a room that will have ambient light some of the time?
Question 5: Keeping with the tradition of hiding away the tech, can any of you recommend an awesome surround sound audio setup that is low profile yet sounds incredible for playing music and watching movies? Price wise, I want to keep that speaker system (including the subwoofer) under $2K. By the way, if the sub woofers are small enough, I would like to get 2 of them for that great theatre feeling and even sound distribution.
Question 6: I want to stay under $1K for my receiver and based on the reviews I have read, it seems the Yamaha RX-V861BL is a good buy. Would you guys get something else instead today?
I'm trying to build the ultimate setup, yet have everything be hidden away as much as possible, and still stay withing a certain budget. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks guys!
