Quote Originally Posted by Swish
I guess it could work. My HT is roughly 13' wide and 19' deep, and I wish it were a bit bigger. I'm into audio more than video, so I settled for a 57" High Def monitor and spent more of my budget on audio equipment. I started with a big screen several years ago when high def was really in its infancy, and upgraded this past summer. As for 7.1 versus 5.1, I went with 7.1. and placed dipoles high up on the side walls as recommended by my Lexicon dealer (I use a Lexicon DC2 processor at the moment). What you could do is run the speaker wire to where you may want to add the extra 2 in the future, because once you seal up those walls, it will be very tough to add them later. I'm very happy with my 7.1 system, but I need to upgrade the Lexicon so I can play DVD audio, SACD and can have component video switching.

Your budget of $12,000 seems a bit low for what you want, although you don't say whether or not you already have some of the components and if that money is for equipment only or also for building materials and furnishings. I mean, a good projector is at least 5 grand or more, correct? And I think those screens run several thousand as well. Hey, all I'm saying is that, if it were my $ in that small of a space, I'd stick with a good high def TV and spend more on audio. If, however, you value video more than audio, go for it and just spend less on your audio components.

Good luck!
Our budget of $12,000 (max out at $15,000) is for "equipment" only - not wiring, cables, furniture etc... We really want a nice size screen 90" - 100" with hi def for a good theater experience. The projectors we have looked at are in the $4,000 - $6,000 range and the screens are around $1000. I'm hoping to get it all (audio - for great sound effects & video for awesome pic's) - in my budget. Though right now I feel like I need to take a college course to catch up with technology. This room is also going to have double doors that open to a 18 x 29 Rec Room w/ pool table - darts etc... for those superbowl moments every guy wants. Too big a dream for my budget?? I don't know, if I can't have it all immediately then I really need ideas on a good system to build on.

Glad to have your feed back! Thanks!