Home Theater Room Setup?
its not going to be so much of a home theater room were like 20people are going to come, just like for 10people at the max and thats only like 1 once or twice a year, usually it will be 2-4 people and i was thinking of just getting couch's, instead of like the home theater room chairs, but still i could get them aswell, if u could list the price for 1?
i would like either a projector, hd not fuzzy stuff, or a 3d tv,
lots and lots of sound!
by that i mean, mostly alot of bass
i would like to know what i should get, and how much everythin will cost together
plus i want to use it for my ps3, xbox, tv, and bluray player aswell, all connected by hdmi, so i need more outputs.
my room is 18x18, i could change it up now, before its built, and i got about 20k to spend on electronics etc.
if u know, please list someone who can do the whole setup, like lights, room design on the inside, colour, and where to put speakers, etc for me, just the design on paper, please right down their names, i live in Vancouver BC canada.
I would take a look around at sites and see what other people have done for that size room, You may also want to take a look at DLP models, they are less expensive than plasma and LCD in sizes 70inch and above, and less wiring than projectors, an electrician can help you do a lot of things and are usually less expensive than home Cinema installers but what an electrician is not going to know are the latest ideas in technology . and acoustic theory.a good place in your area for ideas and advise is Home Cinema 604-606-1888 also see link for other places, that do that type of work, for in wall speakers you may want to take a look at Definitive Technology, or Boston Acoustics if your home theater is going to be a dedicated room you probably want to go with an in-wall installed speaker system, it gives your room a more professional look less wires showing, customized sound, and you can use custom built speakers designed for your room, and acoustics...for Electronics I would look at Integra or Rotel what you really need to do though is do research on your own look at other theaters that people have made get acquainted with the equipment that is available, with acoustic theory, and whats being done and why, that way you can make intelligent decisions about your choices and whats needed and whats not... Today with the Internet the amount of information is incredible, and there are plenty of people that have knowledge and advise on every aspect
I would take a look around at sites and see what other people have done for that size room, You may also want to take a look at DLP models, they are less expensive than plasma and LCD in sizes 70inch and above, and less wiring than projectors, an electrician can help you do a lot of things and are usually less expensive than home Cinema installers but what an electrician is not going to know are the latest ideas in technology . and acoustic theory.a good place in your area for ideas and advise is Home Cinema 604-606-1888 also see link for other places, that do that type of work, for in wall speakers you may want to take a look at Definitive Technology, or Boston Acoustics if your home theater is going to be a dedicated room you probably want to go with an in-wall installed speaker system, it gives your room a more professional look less wires showing, customized sound, and you can use custom built speakers designed for your room, and acoustics…for Electronics I would look at Integra or Rotel what you really need to do though is do research on your own look at other theaters that people have made get acquainted with the equipment that is available, with acoustic theory, and whats being done and why, that way you can make intelligent decisions about your choices and whats needed and whats not… Today with the Internet the amount of information is incredible, and there are plenty of people that have knowledge and advise on every aspect
References :
http://www.edgonline.com/home_theater_gallery.aspx
http://www.gopro.ca/hometheatre/retailers/vancouver/canada//catalog.htm
Well you have a nice budget to work with so I would strongly suggest going to your local independent hi-end audio video store, as they carry the better brands of equipment, and the salesmen generally have many years experience designing quality audio video systems. There are number of things to consider to design and install these systems correctly, to both make it work right, and make it easy to use.
The first step is deciding on the best layout of the room. The system certainly can be free standing, but if you want a certain look and don’t want to see any of the speakers or equipment then ideally you will need attic access to make the installation easier.
It is important to choose your video display by the sitting distances. If your sitting less then 14 feet then a TV is the most practical and will give you the best image. If your sitting farther distances a TV is going to provide to small a image, and a projector and screen is a better option.
The nice thing right now is there are some great looking projectors at reasonable price ranges. Do not underestimate the importance of the screen though it has a large effect on the picture quality. You will also need to have a room you can control the light.
Personally I would suggest going for a sound system that provides quality of sound over quantity of sound. A bad sounding loud system is just more annoying then enjoyable. Again the salesmen at these hi-end stores should be able to help you design a sound system that sounds good to your ears and works well in the room it will go in.
Installation and calibration is also essential to get good sound and video.
Kevin
40 years hi-end audio video specialist
If you would like some advice on gear feel free to send me an email.
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