Critique my Parts List

[Doug Hatton]

The new house has a dedicated media room and I've been studying up, trying to put together a reasonable budget I could live with. Here's what I've come up with so far, but am open to your feedback.

-Denon AVR-S900W - key features: Bluetooth, Wifi, decent power, price. $500

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S900W-7-2-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B00EXTVPOE/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1412607446&sr =1-1&keywords=denon+avr-s900w[/ame]

-Epson 8350/8345 - 1080p projector - key features - lens shift, 2:1 focus, price. $600-900. (either a used 8350, or a new 8345)

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Epson-PowerLite-Home-Cinema-Projector/dp/B00D68Y9B4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1412607585&sr =1-1&keywords=epson+8345[/ame]

-Polk Audio RC85i - Front L/R - Key Features - In-wall, separates, price $160/pr.

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-Polk Audio 255C-RT In wall center channel. $250

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-Polk Audio RC80i - Ceiling Mounted for middle surround and Rear channels - $140/pr x 2

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-RC80i--Ceiling-Speakers/dp/B00006BMQT/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1412607862&sr =1-1&keywords=polk+audio+ceiling+speakers[/ame]

-DirecTV HD Receiver
-110" fixed screen - Open to suggestions - $300?
-Subwoofer - Open to suggestions - ~$350?
-Samsung Smart Bluray Player (netflix, etc.) $100
-Media Room Seating (~$1500)

I think I can do all of it for around $4500. Maybe even $4k if I can find a good deal on seating. Let me know what you think.

-Doug

[Doug Hatton]

The room is a 16' x 16' if that matters.

[Sean88gt]

House-poor list of shit!

I really have no clue, I've been out of AV for awhile.

[Doug Hatton]

I've read on here a bit and it seems the Denon receivers and Epson projectors are a pretty good bang for the buck components. Same could be said of the Polk Audio speakers. I'm not looking to build an audiophile's dream room, but get a decent bang for the buck return. Because this is an entirely new room, pretty much everything in it will be a new purchase. The room is already wired for the projector location as well as the surround wiring and cable pass-throughs.

[LS1Goat]

Everything looks fine to me, except for the Bluray player. You'll get more features and better file (container) support from something like a Sony BDP-S5100/S5200. All around the $100 price point.

For a sub in the $350 price range, I would look at something from Dr. HSU or a BIC PL-200 http://hsuresearch.com/products/stf-2.html Just be aware that you're not going to get a lot of output and extension from a $300 sub. However, you'll probably be OK with your room being around 2000-2,500 cubic feet.

Elite screens has pretty good products in that price range.

[jluv]

Check out the Polk PSW505 for a sub. Impressive output and cheap. Amazon has it for $250, and you can probably find it even cheaper than that.

[fordracing19]

http://www.jamestownhometheaterscreen.com/products.html

I have the 130". Easy to install and stretch and looks great after 2 years

[fordracing19]

I also agree on the Sony. I have a Samsung and Panasonic that have issues.

[Doug Hatton]

I've got an attic access door that eats up my screen wall. I should have about 12' of useable wall, and probably 3 of that will be my left and right in wall speakers. I think a 110" will be the biggest I can fit in that space. Should still be decent in that space.

http://www.jamestownhometheaterscreen.com/products.html

I have the 130". Easy to install and stretch and looks great after 2 years

[Doug Hatton]

Thanks. That's the kind of feedback I was wanting. Negligable price difference.

I also agree on the Sony. I have a Samsung and Panasonic that have issues.

[Roscoe]

I think you'll be happy with it. I have the same projector (for the past 3.5 years - love it) and a 106" screen.

I've also got a Denon head unit and JAMO 7 channel with an Episode 300w sub. So essentially the speakers are a difference, but make a big difference.

If you've never had a media room setup before, you will be happy with the list of stuff you get. I do warn you - do NOT start digging around avsforum.com - you'll start to question your purchases and your budget will then need to at least double...

[Doug Hatton]

Yeah, I'm sure it's easy to spend a LOT on a media room. I'm the kinda person that if I can get 80% of the performance at 20% of the cost, then that's the route for me! Lol!

[matts5.0]

Just bought a catnapper couch and recliner for my media room, hoping to catch a sweet deal on a 70+ inch 4k tv after thanksgiving or christmas. Still trying to decide how crazy to get with the audio. I want a simple but good sounding set up.

Yours looks like it's going to be pretty damn nice!

[Roscoe]

Just one critique though....

Do not get in wall front speakers. Side and rears are fine, but 80% of your sound comes from the front. I had them in my last media room, which were ok.... I now have towers in front and it makes a HUGE difference.

[Doug Hatton]

^That's a consideration. The only part that sucks for me is that the prewiring was done and the outlets are up high. I guess I could extend them down to floor level. I may investigate what reasonably priced options there are for the fronts. Thx.