What size screen would sifu's here recommend for a 8.5' x 16' room?
Thinking of renovating my kids' drum cum store room into a dedicated HT room.
I was thinking of a 90" diagonal screen.
Would this be too big? Would 80" be better?
Thanks in advance.

This post has been edited by klimal: Aug 19 2010, 11:24 AM

How far are you planning to sit away from the screen?

About 12' to 13' away.

Do screens come in fixed sizes or can they be customized?


This post has been edited by klimal: Aug 19 2010, 11:46 AM

90" screen may be too big if you project on the 8.5' width wall, the width of the screen is almost 7' for 16:9 wide screen, this only left 1 1/2 feet for the front speaker room, unless you front speakers don't block the view, then it might be okay.

How high up from the floor must the lower edge of the screen be?

My tallest speaker is the SVS cyclinder which stands at ~38" (incl Subdude)
The Epos 303 is about 36" tall incl the stand/plinth.

If using a 90" screen, the width is 6.5', leaving about 1' on each side. Just nice I think as the Epos are narrow speakers.

for 90" wide screen, it should be around 20" to 26" above the floor, assuming your eye level is at 40" height.

90" screen at 12' is 30.5 deg FOV. So it's an ok size. As pointed out above, your only concern is the side space left since your room is quite narrow.

Most ready made screens come in fixed sizes. 92" is quite common.

This post has been edited by jchong: Aug 19 2010, 02:28 PM

guess I will have to settle for a smaller screen to accommodate the front speakers and the sub.
What is the next smaller size available?


This post has been edited by klimal: Aug 19 2010, 02:45 PM

Refer to this link: http://myhometheater.homestead.com/Verticalviewing.html

In an ideal situation the middle of your screen = eye level. But if your eye level is 40" high, it means the bottom of your 90" screen is about 16"-18" off the floor. Doesn't leave much room for speakers.

If you see the link, max allowance is 15 deg angle to the top of the screen. If you use this means your 90" screen lower edge would be about 32"-34" above the floor. This is max. To reduce neck strain you can go lower of course.

Next smaller size is around 82" or 84".

jchong,

May I ask you again what is the IDEAL screen size for 11.3' width wall with viewing distance at 12'?? I am in dilemma to choose between 80" & 90" screen. I would love to have 90" size which leaves enuf side space of 2', but I am worried too that 90" & view from 12' can be uncomfortable. What do you choose if you were me...





In dilemma....

For a viewing distance of 12' the min recommended size is 89" (this gives you the 30-deg FOV). So between 80" or 90" I'd definitely go for 90". This would give you a more 'cinematic' experience.

FYI, I'm using 106" screen from 13' distance (my FOV is 33-deg)

Wow, you say minimum is 89" so it means 80" will be too small. I would give it a try, thanks.


Hopefully the fix screen of 90" with the side frame will leave me min of 2" for my front speakers & also the beast SVS pc-12plus which I plan to put left side in the middle of the room...

Smaller screen would be better. You will never know when you'll upgrade it again to bigger loudspeakers.

Try to mark out the screen size on your wall. You can use masking tape, elsewhere others suggest using a bedsheet. Then at least you can visualise the size of the screen and you can see how the other speakers and your sub fit in.

TV Model : LG Plasma 42PJ350R
Amplifier : Yamaha RX-V420
Front Speaker : Mclaren Audio
Center Speaker : Mclaren Audio
Surround Speaker : Mclaren Audio
Subwoofer : Mclaren Audio
Interconnect/Cable : Generic made in USA

TV Model : panny 37" lcd tv (HD Ready)
Amplifier : -
Front Speaker : sonic gear ego3
Center Speaker : sonic gear ego3
Surround Speaker : sonic gear ego3
Subwoofer : sonic gear ego3
Interconnect/Cable :normal


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want to check..how much does the 110" firehawk/grayhawk screen cost?

Nice AV setup you have there. You've got BD player on top of this?

which instructions you guys followed to make the diy screen?