OT - Home theatre advice Options

[mike_the_man]

Hi all,

I'm sure there are some audio/video-philes on here, and I respect everybody's opinion here, so I figured I'd ask.

I'm looking to set up a home theatre system in my basement. It's going to be a pretty large room (around 600 sq ft). I'm planning to get a projector, 5.1 surround speakers, and a decent receiver.

So far, I've been thinking about a InFocus X1 projector, a Yamaha RX-V750 receiver, and B&W VM1 speakers, with a sub.

Does anybody have any thoughts on this? Suggestions for other things I should look at? I'm not looking to spend too much, maybe $2500 - $3000.

Thanks,

[drgchapman]

Hi Mike, I'm just finishing up a room now. What the guys have said is true about opinions, way too many. Front projection requires a very dark room and much$$$$$ to look good. Take a look at the DLP rear projection TV's. I just bought the Sony 60" DLP TV, compared to every thing else it has the best picture (cost $5000.00) Yes Surround is up to 7.1, but your budget is too small for the extra two speakers. Best advice I got was to spend $$$ on the TV and the speakers. These are what you see and hear. Just like get good tires first if your going to start A/Xing. The rest can be piece mealed in later, although this does result in a crop of remotes.......another topic altogether. Good luck, you will run over budget..........Gary