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I am building a house and want some advice on a home theater.?

I have all the equipment picked out and want to know what yall think;
Sony 3LCD HD Home Theater Projector VPLAW15
Draper 65”X116”,133” Diagonal (HD Screen)
Sony STR-DG910 7.1 Reciever (one of the only reciever with 3 HDMI Inputs)
Philips HTS3555 5.1 Ch Audio System
HDMI Super Booster Cable 50’ (going from Reciever to Projector)
3 HDMI Cable 4′ (from Xbox360 to Reciever, from Directv to Reciever, and from DVD to Reciever)
LG – Super Blu High Definition Multiplayer model BH200 (Blu-Ray/HD DVD Combo)
Milan Rocker Theater Seat, 3 Rows of 4
Paramount Home Theater Seating Row of 2
Haier HBF05EABB Brew Master Beer Dispenser
I haven’t decided on a popcorn machine. I already have a few classic arcade games. My wife and I went through and bought 18 movie posters. Does anybody have any comments or suggestions on the setup? Thanks.

Your project appears to be fairly good size. As a result the following information and comments are provided in this context.

First, I do not recommend the LG Super Blu BH200 multi-format disc player. Though it performs well when it comes to video quality it has serious shortcomings when it comes to the latest high-performance surround sound audio formats; not to mention that it is not fully “BD Live (Profile 2.0)” or “ROM2 Format” compliant. “ROM2 Format” compliant BD players, such as Panasonic’s highly anticipated DMP-BD50 will be released this spring at a price less than LG’s Super Blu BH200 with performance that should match or exceed the Super Blu BH200. If you also want HD DVD capability then I recommend adding a Toshiba HD DVD player such as their HD-A30 model.

The following quotes are taken from Thomas J. Norton’s review of the LG Super Blu BH200 disc player:

http://guide.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&urlID=25320818&url=http://ultimateavmag.com/hddiscplayers/1207lg200/index.html

   “In any case, the important point here is that in our tests the
   LG Super Blu player would not output Dolby TrueHD in
   multichannel form from any output, at any resolution.”

   “The inability to give the user the best audio encoded on many
   high-definition discs is a serious shortcoming.”

   “I hardly need point out—but I will—that you can buy excellent,
   separate players for both HD DVD and Blu-ray for less than the
   price of this LG. And those players will, in some respects, do
   more.”

Panasonic DMP-BD50 Blu-ray Disc™ Player

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/blu-ray/dmp-bd50/

Panasonic DMP-BD50 Press Release

http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prModelDetail?storeId=11301&catalogId=13251&itemId=215165&modelNo=Content01052008065621607&surfModel=Content01052008065621607

Discussion of the Panasonic DMP-BD50 BDLive Player

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=970806&pp=60

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The Sony VPL-AW15, as good as it is for a low cost 1280×720 projector, is not a good choice when it comes to projecting a video image larger than 84 inches or so. For a slightly higher cost you will get MUCH better (1080p/24) performance, across the board, from the Epson projectors listed below.

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB Projector (V11H262120)

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=63073679

http://www.projectorreviews.com/epson/powerlite-home-cinema-1080ub/

Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 UB Projector (V11H262020)

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=63073680

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For a budget home theater installation I highly recommended the following projection screens along with the maximum sizes:

Elite Screens Elite ezFrame Screens
1.78:1 (16:9) format: 100 or 106 inches (diag.)

http://www.elitescreens.com/product_ezframe.htm

(Less tolerant of any ambient room light than a higher gain screen.)
- or –
Carada Criterion Series Projection Screens
1.78:1 format: 100, 106, or 110 inches

http://www.carada.com/Projection-Criterion-Series-Projector-Screens.aspx

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The Philips HTIB system you’ve listed will be far from adequate for a moderate-to-large room. If you want to avoid heartache I recommend that you consider purchasing an alternative, preferably equipment from the list below. The equipment is some of the least expensive, reasonably full-featured, A/V electronics equipment that will provide a sufficient level of performance for a project the size of your home theater.

Onkyo TX-SR875 7.1-Ch. Home Theater Receiver

http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR875&class=Receiver&p=i

Onkyo TX-SR875 Review

http://guide.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&urlID=23739447&url=http://ultimateavmag.com/avreceivers/907onk875/index.html

Denon AVR-3808CI 7.1-Ch. A/V Receiver

http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/3510.asp

Yamaha RX-V3800 or RX-V1800 7.1-Ch. Home Theater Receivers

http://www.yamaha.com/yec/avreceivers/rxv_rxz.html?CTID=5000300

Yamaha RX-V1800 RX-V3800 Comparison

http://www.yamaha.com/yec/compare/Detail.html?compitem1=&compitem2=558291&compitem3=558316&CTID=5000300&VNM=LIVE&comp_items=558316&comp_items=558291&B_compare.x=41&B_compare.y=5

Pioneer Electronics VSX-92TXH 7.1-Ch. A/V Receiver

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/HomeEntertainment/AV-Receivers/EliteReceivers/ci.VSX-92TXH.Kuro?tab=B

Sony STR-DA4300ESES Series Home Theater A/V Receiver

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=8198552921665192795

For a larger home theater project, as yours appears to be, there is a better option, however it’s a bit more costly: purchase a receiver such as the Onkyo TX-SR705 7.1-Channel receiver, for use as a preamplifier/processor (and back-up amplifier if needed,) and add separate multi-channel power amplifiers, such as models from Outlaw Audio, Anthem, Adcom, Simaudio, etc. Also keep in mind there are times when it is advantageous to divide the amplification duties between separate amplifiers in order to simplify the cabling requirements.

One other note: while you’re in the remodel process you should strongly consider installing a dedicated electrical branch-circuit for your home theater, including its own dedicated distribution panel. You may also want to inquire about installing an isolated ground electrical system.
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Key to obtaining visceral impact in a home theater sound system requires purchasing a high-performance subwoofer that will be free from strain when faced with the task of reproducing the LFE content found in many of today’s high-powered, high-definition movies. I’ve listed a moderately broad selection of some of the lowest-cost loudspeaker systems that are capable of providing a convincing and enjoyable home theater (and music) audio experience.

*SVSound PB13-Ultra Powered Subwoofer

http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-pb13ultra.cfm

Manufactured Subwoofers – Tests and Discussion

http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/manufactured-speakers-subwoofers/

Aperion Audio Intimus 633 System (no subwoofer)

http://www.aperionaudio.com/systembuilder/draganddrop.aspx

http://guide.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&urlID=22488735&url=http://ultimateavmag.com/speakersystems/507ape633/index.html

Revel Concerta Series Speaker System

http://www.revelspeakers.com/products/series.asp?series=concerta

http://guide.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&urlID=16679005&url=http://ultimateavmag.com/speakersystems/1205revel/index.html

Ascend Acoustics

http://www.ascendacoustics.com

Athena Technologies (Audition Series or LS Series)

http://www.athenaspeakers.com

Atlantic Technology Loudspeakers

http://www.atlantictechnology.com

Definitive Technology (Mythos or ProCinema 1000 system; no subwoofer*)

http://www.definitivetech.com

ProCinema System

http://www.definitivetech.com/loudspeakers/procinema/procinema_1000.html

Energy Speakers

http://www.energy-speakers.com

Epos (Six ELS-3 and one ELS-3C; no subwoofer*)

http://www.epos-acoustics.com/products/els3.php

http://www.epos-acoustics.com/products/els3c.php

http://www.musichallaudio.com/epos/index.html

Paradigm Electronics Loudspeakers

http://www.paradigm.com

Polk Audio

http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/systems/

PSB Speakers (Six Alpha B1 and one C1; no subwoofer*)

http://www.psbspeakers.com

Triad Speakers

http://www.triadspeakers.com

Usher Audio Technology

http://www.usheraudio.com

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Blue Jeans Cable (HDMI, S/PDIF, etc.)

http://www.bluejeanscable.com

HDMI Cables from Blue Jeans Cable

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/hdmi-cables/index.htm

High-Definition Multimedia Interface Cables and Adapters

http://www.accellcables.com/products/videoCables/HDMI/hdmiCables.html

BetterCables – Home Theater Cables

http://www.bettercables.com

Clearly the total cost of the equipment I am recommending will exceed the total cost of the equipment that you’ve listed, however the benefits will greatly outweigh the relatively small cost savings you might achieve. If need be pick and choose individual equipment recommendations to fit your budget and upgrade as necessary. Keep in mind, once you’ve purchased the A/V equipment on your list, and if you find that the equipment is inadequate for the job as I suspect it will be, then you will have unnecessarily increased the overall cost of your home theater system when the time comes to purchase the ‘proper’ equipment. It is my intent to help you avoid any unnecessary expenditures while at the same time assembling a home theater that should provide enjoyment for many years.

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Looking to build a two movie theatre – any suggestions on where to start?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080104135319AA1OR89

Keith Yates Design Group

http://www.keithyates.com

Blu-ray Disc Player Chart

http://www.idoblu.co.uk/page2%20Blu-ray%20Players.html

######## A/V MEDIA AND PRESS ########

UltimateAV

http://www.ultimateavmag.com

http://www.guidetohometheater.com

AVguide
The Perfect Vision (superseded by Playback)

http://www.avguide.com

Playback

http://www.playbackmag.net

Sound and Vision Magazine

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com

CNET Reviews

http://reviews.cnet.com

Home Theater

http://www.hometheatermag.com

Widescreen Review

http://www.widescreenreview.com

HDTVexpert

http://www.hdtvexpert.com

HDTV Magazine

http://www.hdtvmagazine.com

Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com

HDTV Solutions

http://www.hdtvsolutions.com/hdtv_articles.cfm

SoundStage! A/V

http://www.soundstageav.com

Audio Ideas Guide

http://www.audio-ideas.com

Home Entertainment

http://www.hemagazine.com

Audio Video Revolution

http://www.avrev.com

######## DISCUSSION FORUMS ########

AV Science (AVS) Forum

http://www.avsforum.com

Home Theater Forum

http://www.hometheaterforum.com

Audioholics Home Theater Forums

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/

AVForums (UK)

http://www.avforums.com

High Def Forum

http://www.highdefforum.com

 

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